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Rhoda and Peter in Prison Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Rhoda and Peter in Prison 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 12:1–17
Bible story: Rhoda and Peter in Prison

Use this word search after you teach Rhoda and Peter in Prison (Acts 12:1–17).

The story: Herod the king put Peter in prison, "but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him." That night the angel of the Lord came, a light shined in the prison, Peter's chains fell off from his hands, and the iron gate opened "of his own accord." Peter came to the house of Mary the mother of John Mark, where many were gathered together praying, and knocked at the door of the gate. A damsel named Rhoda knew Peter's voice and for gladness ran in without opening the gate; they said, "Thou art mad," but when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished.

Talk about it: Big idea: God answers prayer, Keep on praying, Gladness. 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

Herod the king put Peter in prison, "but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him." That night the angel of the Lord came, a light shined in the prison, Peter's chains fell off from his hands, and the iron gate opened "of his own accord." Peter came to the house of Mary the mother of John Mark, where many were gathered together praying, and knocked at the door of the gate. A damsel named Rhoda knew Peter's voice and for gladness ran in without opening the gate; they said, "Thou art mad," but when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. Read the whole story in Acts 12:1–17 (KJV).

Memory verse: "Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him." (Acts 12:5, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Peter, Prison, Angel, Chains, Gate and Rhoda.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Peter, Herod, Prison, Angel, Chains, Gate, Rhoda, Prayer, Knocked and Damsel.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Peter, Herod, Prison, Angel, Chains, Gate, Rhoda, Prayer, Knocked, Damsel, Soldiers, Sandals, Light, Gladness, Mary and Voice.

The words come from the story in Acts 12:1–17 (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 Rhoda and Peter in Prison 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 Rhoda and Peter in Prison word search?

The easy level has Peter, Prison, Angel, Chains, Gate and Rhoda. The medium and hard levels add more words from Acts 12:1–17 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.