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Philip and the Ethiopian Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Philip and the Ethiopian 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: Acts 8:26–40
Bible story: Philip and the Ethiopian

Use this word search after you teach Philip and the Ethiopian (Acts 8:26–40).

The story: The angel of the Lord sent Philip to the desert way that goes down to Gaza, where a man of Ethiopia, of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, sat in his chariot reading Esaias the prophet. Philip asked, "Understandest thou what thou readest?" and beginning at the same scripture, he "preached unto him Jesus." When they came to a certain water, the man said, "See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?" He said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God," and they went down both into the water, and Philip baptized him, and he went on his way rejoicing.

Talk about it: Big idea: Believe and be baptized, Tell others about Jesus, The scripture points to 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

The angel of the Lord sent Philip to the desert way that goes down to Gaza, where a man of Ethiopia, of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, sat in his chariot reading Esaias the prophet. Philip asked, "Understandest thou what thou readest?" and beginning at the same scripture, he "preached unto him Jesus." When they came to a certain water, the man said, "See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?" He said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God," and they went down both into the water, and Philip baptized him, and he went on his way rejoicing. Read the whole story in Acts 8:26–40 (KJV).

Memory verse: "Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus." (Acts 8:35, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Philip, Ethiopia, Chariot, Prophet, Water and Believe.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Philip, Ethiopia, Chariot, Esaias, Prophet, Scripture, Water, Baptized, Believe and Rejoicing.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Philip, Ethiopia, Chariot, Esaias, Prophet, Scripture, Water, Baptized, Believe, Rejoicing, Angel, Gaza, Desert, Sheep, Jesus and Caesarea.

The words come from the story in Acts 8:26–40 (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 Philip and the Ethiopian 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 Philip and the Ethiopian word search?

The easy level has Philip, Ethiopia, Chariot, Prophet, Water and Believe. The medium and hard levels add more words from Acts 8:26–40 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.