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Garden of Gethsemane Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Garden of Gethsemane 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: Matthew 26:36–46
Bible story: The Garden of Gethsemane

Use this word search after you teach The Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36–46).

The story: Jesus came with His disciples "unto a place called Gethsemane," took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with Him, went a little farther, fell on His face and prayed, "O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." He came and found the disciples asleep and told Peter, "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation," and He prayed the second time and the third time. Then He said, "Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me."

Talk about it: Big idea: Watch and pray, God's will first. 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

Jesus came with His disciples "unto a place called Gethsemane," took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with Him, went a little further, fell on His face and prayed, "O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." He came and found the disciples asleep and told Peter, "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation," and He prayed the second time and the third time. Then He said, "Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me." Read the whole story in Matthew 26:36–46 (KJV).

Memory verse: "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." (Matthew 26:41, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Jesus, Peter, Watch, Pray, Cup and Asleep.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Jesus, Gethsemane, Peter, Zebedee, Watch, Pray, Asleep, Cup, Temptation and Sorrowful.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Jesus, Gethsemane, Peter, Zebedee, Watch, Pray, Asleep, Cup, Temptation, Sorrowful, Father, Flesh, Spirit, Hour, Heavy and Betray.

The words come from the story in Matthew 26:36–46 (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 The Garden of Gethsemane 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 The Garden of Gethsemane word search?

The easy level has Jesus, Peter, Watch, Pray, Cup and Asleep. The medium and hard levels add more words from Matthew 26:36–46 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.