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Mary Anoints Jesus Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Mary Anoints Jesus 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: John 12:1–8
Bible story: Mary Anoints Jesus

Use this word search after you teach Mary Anoints Jesus (John 12:1–8).

The story: Six days before the passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom He raised from the dead, and they made Him a supper; Martha served. Mary took "a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly," anointed the feet of Jesus, and "wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment." Judas Iscariot asked why it was not sold for three hundred pence and given to the poor, but Jesus said, "Let her alone."

Talk about it: Big idea: Give your best to Jesus, Worship Jesus with all your heart. 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

Six days before the passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom He raised from the dead, and they made Him a supper; Martha served. Mary took "a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly," anointed the feet of Jesus, and "wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment." Judas Iscariot asked why it was not sold for three hundred pence and given to the poor, but Jesus said, "Let her alone." Read the whole story in John 12:1–8 (KJV).

Memory verse: "Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment." (John 12:3, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Mary, Martha, Lazarus, Jesus, Supper and Feet.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Mary, Martha, Lazarus, Jesus, Bethany, Supper, Ointment, Spikenard, Feet and Odour.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Mary, Martha, Lazarus, Jesus, Bethany, Supper, Ointment, Spikenard, Feet, Odour, Passover, Hair, House, Judas, Poor and Pence.

The words come from the story in John 12:1–8 (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 Mary Anoints Jesus 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 Mary Anoints Jesus word search?

The easy level has Mary, Martha, Lazarus, Jesus, Supper and Feet. The medium and hard levels add more words from John 12:1–8 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.