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Rich Man and Lazarus Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Rich Man and Lazarus 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 16:19–31
Bible story: The Rich Man and Lazarus

Use this word search after you teach The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31).

The story: Jesus told of a certain rich man, "clothed in purple and fine linen," and a beggar named Lazarus who was laid at his gate, "desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table." When the beggar died, he "was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom" and was comforted, but the rich man was in torment, and a great gulf was fixed between them. The rich man asked Abraham to send Lazarus to testify unto his five brethren, and Abraham said, "They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them."

Talk about it: Big idea: Listen to God's Word now, Care for people in need. 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 told of a certain rich man, "clothed in purple and fine linen," and a beggar named Lazarus who was laid at his gate, "desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table." When the beggar died, he "was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom" and was comforted, but the rich man was in torment, and a great gulf was fixed between them. The rich man asked Abraham to send Lazarus to testify unto his five brethren, and Abraham said, "They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them." Read the whole story in Luke 16:19–31 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead." (Luke 16:31, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Lazarus, Beggar, Purple, Gate, Crumbs and Angels.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Lazarus, Beggar, Purple, Linen, Gate, Crumbs, Angels, Abraham, Moses and Prophets.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Lazarus, Beggar, Purple, Linen, Gate, Crumbs, Angels, Abraham, Moses, Prophets, Table, Dogs, Bosom, Gulf, Brethren and Persuaded.

The words come from the story in Luke 16:19–31 (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 Rich Man and Lazarus 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 Rich Man and Lazarus word search?

The easy level has Lazarus, Beggar, Purple, Gate, Crumbs and Angels. The medium and hard levels add more words from Luke 16:19–31 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.