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Jairus's Daughter Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Jairus's Daughter 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: Mark 5:21–43
Bible story: Jairus's Daughter

Use this word search after you teach Jairus's Daughter (Mark 5:21–43).

The story: Jairus, one of the rulers of the synagogue, fell at Jesus' feet and besought him, "My little daughter lieth at the point of death." On the way, a woman who had been sick twelve years came in the press behind him and touched his garment, and she was healed of that plague; Jesus said, "Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole." Then word came that Jairus's daughter was dead, but Jesus said, "Be not afraid, only believe." He took the damsel by the hand and said, "Talitha cumi," and straightway the damsel arose, and walked; she was of the age of twelve years.

Talk about it: Big idea: Only believe, Jesus has power over death, Jesus cares for every one. 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

Jairus, one of the rulers of the synagogue, fell at Jesus' feet and besought him, "My little daughter lieth at the point of death." On the way, a woman who had been sick twelve years came in the press behind him and touched his garment, and she was healed of that plague; Jesus said, "Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole." Then word came that Jairus's daughter was dead, but Jesus said, "Be not afraid, only believe." He took the damsel by the hand and said, "Talitha cumi," and straightway the damsel arose, and walked; she was of the age of twelve years. Read the whole story in Mark 5:21–43 (KJV).

Memory verse: "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe." (Mark 5:36, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Jairus, Jesus, Daughter, Damsel, Afraid and Twelve.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Jairus, Jesus, Daughter, Damsel, Believe, Afraid, Garment, Twelve, Arise and Synagogue.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Jairus, Jesus, Daughter, Damsel, Believe, Afraid, Garment, Twelve, Arise, Synagogue, Physicians, Fountain, Virtue, Faith, Peace and Talitha.

The words come from the story in Mark 5:21–43 (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 Jairus's Daughter 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 Jairus's Daughter word search?

The easy level has Jairus, Jesus, Daughter, Damsel, Afraid and Twelve. The medium and hard levels add more words from Mark 5:21–43 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.