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Way, the Truth, and the Life Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Way, the Truth, and the Life 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: John 14:1–6
Bible story: The Way, the Truth, and the Life

Use this word search after you teach The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1–6).

The story: Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." He said that in His Father's house are many mansions, that He goes to prepare a place, and that He will come again. Thomas said, "Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?" Jesus saith unto him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

Talk about it: Big idea: Jesus is the only way, Don't let your heart be troubled, Jesus will come again. 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

Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." He said that in His Father's house are many mansions, that He goes to prepare a place, and that He will come again. Thomas said, "Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?" Jesus saith unto him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Read the whole story in John 14:1–6 (KJV).

Memory verse: "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Jesus, Way, Truth, Life, Heart and Father.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Jesus, Thomas, Way, Truth, Life, Father, Mansions, Prepare, Heart and Troubled.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Jesus, Thomas, Way, Truth, Life, Father, Mansions, Prepare, Heart, Troubled, Philip, Place, House, Believe, Peace and Afraid.

The words come from the story in John 14:1–6 (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 The Way, the Truth, and the Life 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 Way, the Truth, and the Life word search?

The easy level has Jesus, Way, Truth, Life, Heart and Father. The medium and hard levels add more words from John 14:1–6 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.