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Angel Gabriel Visits Mary Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Angel Gabriel Visits Mary word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Luke 1:26–38
Bible story: Gabriel Visits Mary

Use this word search after you teach Gabriel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26–38).

The story: God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, to a virgin named Mary who was promised in marriage to Joseph. Gabriel said, "Fear not, Mary": she would have a son and call His name JESUS. Mary trusted God and said, "Be it unto me according to thy word."

Talk about it: Big idea: Trusting God, Saying yes to God, God keeps His promises. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, to a virgin named Mary who was promised in marriage to Joseph. Gabriel said, "Fear not, Mary": she would have a son and call His name JESUS. Mary trusted God and said, "Be it unto me according to thy word." Read the whole story in Luke 1:26–38 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS." (Luke 1:31, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Angel, Mary, Joseph, Jesus, Favour and Gabriel.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Gabriel, Angel, Mary, Nazareth, Galilee, Joseph, Jesus, Favour, Highest and Handmaid.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Gabriel, Angel, Mary, Nazareth, Galilee, Joseph, Jesus, Favour, Highest, Handmaid, David, Elisabeth, Throne, Kingdom, Sixth and Troubled.

The words come from the story in Luke 1:26–38 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Gabriel Visits Mary word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Gabriel Visits Mary word search?

The easy level has Angel, Mary, Joseph, Jesus, Favour and Gabriel. The medium and hard levels add more words from Luke 1:26–38 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.