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Peter Denies Jesus Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Peter Denies Jesus word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 15 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 22:54–62
Bible story: Peter Denies Jesus

Use this word search after you teach Peter Denies Jesus (Luke 22:54–62).

The story: When Jesus was brought into the high priest's house, Peter followed afar off and sat down among them by a fire in the midst of the hall. A certain maid said, "This man was also with him," and Peter denied him, saying, "Woman, I know him not." Two more times people said he was with Jesus, and Peter denied it; immediately the cock crew. The Lord turned and looked upon Peter, Peter remembered the word of the Lord, and he "went out, and wept bitterly."

Talk about it: Big idea: Standing up for Jesus, Being truly sorry, Remembering God's word. 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 15 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

When Jesus was brought into the high priest's house, Peter followed afar off and sat down among them by a fire in the midst of the hall. A certain maid said, "This man was also with him," and Peter denied him, saying, "Woman, I know him not." Two more times people said he was with Jesus, and Peter denied it; immediately the cock crew. The Lord turned and looked upon Peter, Peter remembered the word of the Lord, and he "went out, and wept bitterly." Read the whole story in Luke 22:54–62 (KJV).

Memory verse: "But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." (Luke 22:32, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Peter, Lord, Fire, Hall, Maid and Wept.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Peter, Lord, Fire, Hall, Maid, Denied, Bitterly, Crew, Thrice and Wept.
Hard (grades 3–5, 15 words): Peter, Lord, Fire, Hall, Maid, Denied, Bitterly, Crew, Thrice, Wept, House, Kindled, Woman, Galilaean and Remembered.

The words come from the story in Luke 22:54–62 (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.

More for Peter Denies Jesus: Peter Denies Jesus Sunday school lesson, crossword and maze.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Peter Denies 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 (15 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 Peter Denies Jesus word search?

The easy level has Peter, Lord, Fire, Hall, Maid and Wept. The medium and hard levels add more words from Luke 22:54–62 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.