Books of the Bible Crossword
Ten books, each clued by its own opening words.
2 Timothy 3:16 BSB: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
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Free Bible Puzzles for Kids
Crosswords, word searches, mazes, codes, logic grids and more, every one solved and checked, with an answer key.
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What you are getting
Puzzles are a gentle way to get a child into the Bible without a lesson in sight. This set holds twenty-five sheets, each two pages: the puzzle on the first page and a full answer key on the second, so a parent never has to solve anything first. You will find six crosswords (the books of the Bible, the people of Genesis, the twelve disciples, the places of Acts, the fruit of the Spirit and the armor of God), five word searches, three mazes that end at a verse, three codes to crack, three logic grids about who brought what, two “which came first” strips to number and cut apart, a fill-in of the books of the Bible and two verse scrambles. Every clue points to a verse, and every verse is quoted word for word from the Berean Standard Bible. Print the sheet, hand over a pencil, and let the child look things up: a crossword is a good reason to open the book of Acts. The easier sheets suit ages six to eight; the logic grids and the longer codes will stretch a twelve-year-old. Nothing is dated, so keep them for a rainy day, a long car ride or the quiet hour after lunch. Everything is free to print as often as you like.
The printables
25 free PDFs to print
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People of Genesis Crossword
Adam to Joseph: eleven people, one clue each from Genesis.
Genesis 12:2 BSB: I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
The Twelve Disciples Crossword
Names from Matthew 10 and what the Gospels say of them.
Matthew 4:19 BSB: “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”
Places in Acts Crossword
Twelve cities and islands from the story of the early church.
Acts 1:8 BSB
Fruit of the Spirit Crossword
The nine fruit of Galatians 5, plus three more words from the verses.
Galatians 5:25 BSB: Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.
Armor of God Crossword
Belt, breastplate, shield, helmet and sword, from Ephesians 6.
Ephesians 6:10 BSB: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Words of the Psalms Search
Shepherd, refuge, fortress, harp: fourteen words found in the Psalms.
Psalm 119:105 BSB: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Animals of the Bible Search
Lion, lamb, dove, camel and ten more creatures named in Scripture.
Psalm 50:10 BSB: for every beast of the forest is Mine— the cattle on a thousand hills.
Foods of the Bible Search
Bread, figs, honey, lentils, manna and nine more foods from the Bible.
Psalm 34:8 BSB: Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Kings of the Bible Search
Saul, David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josiah and nine other kings.
Psalm 47:7 BSB: For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him.
Prophets of the Bible Search
Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel and ten more prophets.
Amos 5:24 BSB: But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
The Level Path Maze
A small maze that ends at Proverbs 4:26.
Proverbs 4:26 BSB: Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.
The Steps of a Man Maze
A middle-sized maze that ends at Psalm 37:23.
Psalm 37:23 BSB: The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.
The Narrow Gate Maze
A big maze that ends at Matthew 7:14.
Matthew 7:14 BSB: But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Code Breaker: Psalm 46:1
Crack the letter code to read a whole verse.
Psalm 46:1 BSB: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Code Breaker: Matthew 6:33
A longer code with a verse about the kingdom.
Matthew 6:33 BSB: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Code Breaker: Proverbs 22:6
The hardest code: a twenty-one-word proverb.
Proverbs 22:6 BSB: Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Logic Grid: Food for David
Three men brought food to David. Who brought which?
Proverbs 11:25 BSB: A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Logic Grid: Gifts for Egypt
Four brothers carried four gifts to Egypt. Who carried which?
2 Corinthians 9:7 BSB: Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
Logic Grid: Offerings for the Tent
Four helpers, four offerings and four days: a three-way grid.
Exodus 25:2 BSB: “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him.
Which Came First: Genesis
Eight events from Genesis to number from first to last.
Genesis 1:1 BSB: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Which Came First: Luke
Eight events in the life of Jesus, in the order Luke tells them.
Luke 2:52 BSB: And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Books of the Bible Fill-In
All 66 books in order, with every third name left blank.
Psalm 119:130 BSB: The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
Verse Scramble: Short Verses
Three short verses with the words in the wrong order.
Psalm 66:1 BSB: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!
Verse Scramble: Wise Words
Three longer verses to put back in order.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 BSB: To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
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How we made these
Made by a homeschool family
We did not write these puzzles by hand. A program places every word, counts every word in the finished grid so that each one is found in exactly one place, draws each maze as a single path, and solves each logic grid by trying every possible arrangement until only one is left. The clues of the Books-of-the-Bible crossword are the real opening words of each book, read from the Bible text itself. Each answer in the other crosswords is checked to be a word of the verse its clue cites, and the order strips are sorted by where the events stand in the Bible. The answer key is drawn from the same solution, so it cannot disagree with the puzzle.
Questions
Questions families ask
How old should a child be for these puzzles?
The word searches, the first maze and the scrambles of short verses suit ages six to eight. The crosswords and the order strips fit ages nine to twelve, and the codes and logic grids are meant for ages ten and up. Each card shows a suggested grade.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every PDF has two pages. Page 1 is the puzzle for the child and page 2 is the answer key for the parent, with the solution drawn in and, where it helps, the verse each clue comes from.
Which Bible translation do the puzzles use?
The Berean Standard Bible. Every verse is printed word for word, and every crossword answer is a word found in the verse its clue points to, so a child can check an answer in the Bible.
Do the logic grids tell a Bible story?
They borrow real names and real things from the text, such as the food brought to David or the gifts for the man in Egypt. Who carried which is the puzzle, and each sheet says so plainly.
Are these the same as the puzzles in the Ezra Bible Puzzle Books?
No. They are new sheets with new words and verses. The Puzzle Books for Grades 4 to 9 in our print library go further, with one puzzle for every strand of the Bible course.
May I print them for my co-op or class?
You may print as many copies as your own family or small group needs. Please share the link to this page rather than the files themselves.
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