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Free Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet word search in three levels: 6 big words for ages 4–6 up to 16 words in every direction, with answer keys.

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: John 13:1–17
Bible story: Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet

Use this word search after you teach Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet (John 13:1–17).

The story: Supper being ended, Jesus rose from supper, "laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself," then poured water into a bason and began to wash the disciples’ feet. Peter said, "Thou shalt never wash my feet," but Jesus answered, "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me." Then Jesus said, "For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."

Talk about it: Big idea: Serve one another, Be humble like Jesus. 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

Supper being ended, Jesus rose from supper, "laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself," then poured water into a bason and began to wash the disciples’ feet. Peter said, "Thou shalt never wash my feet," but Jesus answered, "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me." Then Jesus said, "For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you." Read the whole story in John 13:1–17 (KJV).

Memory verse: "For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you." (John 13:15, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Jesus, Towel, Water, Wash, Feet and Peter.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Jesus, Towel, Girded, Bason, Water, Wash, Feet, Peter, Example and Master.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Jesus, Towel, Girded, Bason, Water, Wash, Feet, Peter, Example, Master, Supper, Simon, Judas, Clean, Servant and Happy.

The words come from the story in John 13:1–17 (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 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 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 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet word search?

The easy level has Jesus, Towel, Water, Wash, Feet and Peter. The medium and hard levels add more words from John 13:1–17 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.