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Rich Young Ruler Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Rich Young Ruler 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: Mark 10:17–27
Bible story: The Rich Young Ruler

Use this word search after you teach The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17–27).

The story: A man came running, kneeled to Jesus and asked, "Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" Jesus beholding him loved him and said, "One thing thou lackest": sell whatsoever thou hast, give to the poor, and "come, take up the cross, and follow me." The man went away grieved, "for he had great possessions," and Jesus taught that "with God all things are possible."

Talk about it: Big idea: Love God more than things, Follow Jesus, With God all things are possible. 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

A man came running, kneeled to Jesus and asked, "Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" Jesus beholding him loved him and said, "One thing thou lackest": sell whatsoever thou hast, give to the poor, and "come, take up the cross, and follow me." The man went away grieved, "for he had great possessions," and Jesus taught that "with God all things are possible." Read the whole story in Mark 10:17–27 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible." (Mark 10:27, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Jesus, Master, Poor, Camel, Needle and Follow.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Jesus, Master, Commandments, Poor, Treasure, Heaven, Follow, Camel, Needle and Possible.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Jesus, Master, Commandments, Poor, Treasure, Heaven, Follow, Camel, Needle, Possible, Kneeled, Youth, Cross, Grieved, Riches and Kingdom.

The words come from the story in Mark 10:17–27 (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 Rich Young Ruler: The Rich Young Ruler Sunday school lesson, crossword and maze.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these The Rich Young Ruler 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 Young Ruler word search?

The easy level has Jesus, Master, Poor, Camel, Needle and Follow. The medium and hard levels add more words from Mark 10:17–27 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.