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Stephen Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Stephen word search in three levels, from 6 big words for ages 4–6 to 16 words in every direction for grades 3–5. 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 6:8–15; Acts 7:54–60
Bible story: Stephen

Use this word search after you teach Stephen (Acts 6:8–15; 7:54–60).

The story: Stephen, "full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people." Men who were not able to resist the wisdom by which he spake set up false witnesses and brought him to the council, and all that sat in the council saw his face "as it had been the face of an angel." Full of the Holy Ghost, Stephen looked up stedfastly into heaven and said, "I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God." They cast him out of the city and stoned him, and Stephen kneeled down and cried, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge."

Talk about it: Big idea: Standing strong for Jesus, Forgiving those who hurt us, Full of the Holy Ghost. 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

Stephen, "full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people." Men who were not able to resist the wisdom by which he spake set up false witnesses and brought him to the council, and all that sat in the council saw his face "as it had been the face of an angel." Full of the Holy Ghost, Stephen looked up stedfastly into heaven and said, "I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God." They cast him out of the city and stoned him, and Stephen kneeled down and cried, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." Read the whole story in Acts 6:8–15; Acts 7:54–60 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people." (Acts 6:8, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Stephen, Faith, Power, Angel, Heaven and Jesus.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Stephen, Faith, Power, Wonders, Council, Angel, Heaven, Glory, Jesus and Kneeled.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Stephen, Faith, Power, Wonders, Council, Angel, Heaven, Glory, Jesus, Kneeled, Miracles, Wisdom, Witnesses, Elders, Scribes and Asleep.

The words come from the story in Acts 6:8–15; Acts 7:54–60 (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 Stephen: crossword and maze.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Stephen 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 Stephen word search?

The easy level has Stephen, Faith, Power, Angel, Heaven and Jesus. The medium and hard levels add more words from Acts 6:8–15; Acts 7:54–60 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.