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

Free printable Transfiguration 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: Matthew 17:1–9
Bible story: The Transfiguration

Use this word search after you teach The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–9).

The story: Jesus took Peter, James and John his brother up into an high mountain apart and was transfigured before them: "his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." Moses and Elias appeared talking with him, and Peter said, "Lord, it is good for us to be here." A bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice out of the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him." The disciples fell on their face, sore afraid, but Jesus touched them and said, "Arise, and be not afraid," and they saw no man, save Jesus only.

Talk about it: Big idea: Listen to Jesus, Jesus is glorious, Don't be afraid. 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 took Peter, James and John his brother up into an high mountain apart and was transfigured before them: "his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." Moses and Elias appeared talking with him, and Peter said, "Lord, it is good for us to be here." A bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice out of the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him." The disciples fell on their face, sore afraid, but Jesus touched them and said, "Arise, and be not afraid," and they saw no man, save Jesus only. Read the whole story in Matthew 17:1–9 (KJV).

Memory verse: "While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him." (Matthew 17:5, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Jesus, Peter, John, Moses, Elias and Cloud.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Jesus, Peter, James, John, Moses, Elias, Mountain, Cloud, Raiment and Transfigured.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Jesus, Peter, James, John, Moses, Elias, Mountain, Cloud, Raiment, Transfigured, Shine, White, Tabernacles, Voice, Afraid and Vision.

The words come from the story in Matthew 17:1–9 (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 Transfiguration: The Transfiguration Sunday school lesson, crossword and maze.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these The Transfiguration 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 Transfiguration word search?

The easy level has Jesus, Peter, John, Moses, Elias and Cloud. The medium and hard levels add more words from Matthew 17:1–9 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.