With puzzles created by Ellen Humbert Sheryl J. Johnson Elaina Meyers William Schlegl John Hudson Tiner
Bible Puzzles for Kids Ages 8 10 This book is a revision of Bible Puzzles for Kids Ages 8 12, 2000. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. Credits Puzzles written by Ellen Humbert, Sheryl J. Johnson, Elaina Meyers, William Schlegl, John Hudson Tiner Cover design by Liz Malwitz Interior design by Scott Ryan Illustrated by Mike McKee Project editors: Christine Spence, Ruth Frederick, Chris Wallace Published by Standard Publishing, Cincinnati, Ohio. www.standardpub.com Copyright 2006 by Standard Publishing All rights reserved. #15373. Manufactured in Benton Harbor, MI, USA, July 2010. Permission is granted to reproduce puzzles for ministry purposes only not for resale. 15 14 13 12 11 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ISBN-13: 978-0-7847-1788-2 ISBN-10: 0-7847-1788-5
Contents Table of Contents Introduction........................ 7 Old Testament Puzzles Creative Counting Creation (Genesis 1).................... 9 Gardener s Dilemma The Fall (Genesis 2, 3).................. 10 What Did Noah Find? The Flood (Genesis 6 9.................. 11 A Very Special Project Tower of Babel (Genesis 11)................ 12 Moving Day Call of Abram (Genesis 12)................ 13 What s in a Name? Birth of Isaac (Genesis 17, 18, 21)............ 14 Your Answer Abraham Tested (Genesis 22)............... 15 What Is It? Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25)............... 16 All in the Family Joseph Sold by His Brothers (Genesis 37)......... 17 Computer Glitch Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 41)............... 18 Adding It Up Joseph s Family in Egypt (Genesis 42, 45, 47)....... 19 Rescued from the Nile Moses Birth (Exodus 2 4)................. 20 Plaguing Problems The Plagues in Egypt (Exodus 7).............. 21 Following Directions The First Passover (Exodus 11, 12)............. 22 Red Sea Fill-in Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 12 14)........... 23 Which One? The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19, 20)......... 24 An Awesome Promise Joshua Succeeds Moses (Deuteronomy 34; Joshua1)... 25 The Reason Crossing the Jordan (Joshua 3).............. 26 Wall Breaker Fall of Jericho (Joshua 6)................. 27 A Special Task Deborah and Barak (Judges 4, 5)............. 28 Impossible Odds Gideon (Judges 6, 7)................... 29 A Legal Matter Ruth and Boaz (Ruth 1, 2, 4)................ 30 Who Did It? Saul Anointed King (1 Samuel 8 10)........... 31 Which Way? Samuel the Prophet (1 Samuel 12)............ 32 Burdens The Kingdom Divides (1 Kings 12)............. 33 Lost Kingdom Jeroboam (1 Kings 12 14)................ 34 Breakfast with the Birds Elijah and the Ravens (1 Kings 17)............. 35 A Prayer for Healing Elisha and the Shunammite Woman (2 Kings 4)...... 36 Words of Wisdom Solomon s Wisdom (2 Chronicles 1; Proverbs 3, 9, 16).. 37 Restore the Temple Joash Repairs the Temple (2 Chronicles 24)........ 38 A Petition and a Request Esther (Esther 2 5, 7 9).................. 39 Psalm of Numbers Psalm of David (Psalm 23)................. 40 The Earth Praises God God Is Amazing (Psalm 66; Romans 11).......... 41 God Created the Earth God s Creation (Psalm 104)................ 42 3
Table of Contents The Word of God The Bible Is God s Word (Psalm 119)........... 43 Which Way to Go? Prophecies of Jesus (Isaiah 7, 9; Hosea 11; Micah 5)... 44 God s Choice The Potter s House (Jeremiah 18)............. 45 I Have Plans for You Return from Exile (Jeremiah 29; 2 Chronicles 36; Ezra 1, 2) 46 Good Things to Eat Daniel s Wise Food Choice (Daniel 1)........... 47 Daniel and the Lions Daniel in the Lions Den (Daniel 6)............ 48 Repent or Be Destroyed Jonah (Jonah 1 3)..................... 49 New Testament Puzzles Bible Story Word Hunt Birth of John (Luke 1)................... 51 Stable Mates Birth of Jesus (Matthew 1; Luke 2)............. 52 Syllable Stumpers Jesus Presented at the Temple (Luke 2).......... 53 The Gifts of Kings Wise Men (Matthew 2).................. 54 On the Trail Jesus Childhood (Luke 2)................. 55 Wilderness Maze Jesus Begins His Ministry (Luke 3, 4)............ 56 Disciple Kriss Kross Jesus Disciples (Matthew 4, 10).............. 57 My Father s House Jesus Cleanses the Temple (John 2)............ 58 A Bible Verse for Everyone Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3).............. 59 Circle Search Jesus Heals Many (Luke 4)................ 60 Following Jesus The Twelve (Matthew 9; Luke 6; John 1).......... 61 Beatitude Reflections The Beatitudes (Matthew 5)................ 62 One Square at a Time The Lord s Prayer (Matthew 6)............... 63 Vanishing Letters Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7).......... 64 Story Grid Fill-in Centurion s Servant Healed (Matthew 8).......... 65 Will It Grow? Parable of the Sower (Luke 8)............... 66 SOS Jesus Calms the Sea (Matthew 8)............. 67 A Timely Healing Healing of Demon-Possessed Man (Mark 5)........ 68 Waste Not Want Not Jesus Feeds 5,000 (John 6)................ 69 Two Meanings Peter s Confession of Christ (Matthew 16)......... 70 A Flash of Lightning The Transfiguration (Luke 9)................ 71 Treating Others Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18)...... 72 Directions Lessons on Prayer (Luke 11)................ 73 Just One Parables of the Lost Sheep and Coin (Luke 15)...... 74 Special Words Jesus Raises Lazarus (John 11).............. 75 Blind Faith Blind Bartimaeus Healed (Mark 10)............ 76 The Greatest One The Greatest Commandment (Matthew 22)........ 77 He Will Return Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25).......... 78 4
Mark 2 Jesus Is a Friend to a Man Who Is Paralyzed...163 Paralyzed Man Rebus...164 John 5 Jesus Heals a Man at a Pool...165 Healing Story Smush Book......... 166 Luke 7 Jesus Brings a Young Man Back to Life....167 City Gate Scenes.................. 168 Table of Contents John 12 People Praise Jesus................ 203 Praise Pamphlet...204 Luke 22 The Last Supper...205 Last Supper Slide Show............ 206 John 18 20 Jesus Dies and Lives Again......... 207 Jesus Lives Story Wheel...208 Matthew 26 28 Jesus Is Alive..................... 209 Jesus Is Alive Smush Book...210 Luke Talents 7 Jesus Is a Friend to a Woman Parable of the Talents Acts 1, (Matthew 2 25) The. Church... Begins...211........ 79 What a Meal! Needing Forgiveness..... The..... Lord s.. 169 Supper (Mark 14).. Church... Begins... Book............... 80.. 212 Humiliated Vowels Perfume Jar Storybook....170 Jesus Death and Acts Resurrection 3 (Mark Peter 14 16) and John at. the.. Temple........ 81.. 213 Mark The 4 Women and Jesus the Stops Angel a Storm...171 Crucifixion and Resurrection (Matthew Temple 27, Gate 28; Puzzle John.... 19)......... 82.. 214 Thomas s Unbelief Storm Story Pamphlet...... Jesus...... Appears. 172 to Acts Mary 4 and Disciples Peter (John and John 20) Speak.. Boldly...216.... 83 Mark On 5 the Road Jesus to Emmaus Heals Jairus s Daughter. The...173 Road to Emmaus (Luke 24). Speak... Boldly.. Stand-up.... Figures...217.... 84 Jesus Farewell Jesus Heals Peel-a-Picture... The..... Great.. 174 Commission Acts 8 and Ascension Philip Teaches (Matthew a Man 28; from Acts Ethiopia 1) 85.. 218 John Peter 6 Preaches Jesus Salvation Feeds 5,000....175 Peter Preaches at Pentecost (Acts 2) Story. Scroll...219........... 86 A Crippled Beggar Fish and Bread Mobile...176 Peter Heals a Lame Acts Man 9 (Acts 3) Peter.. and.. Tabitha................... 87.. 220 Matthew Peter 14 Speaks Jesus Up Walks on Water...178 Peter Speaks Before the Sanhedrin Peter (Acts and 4) Tabitha.. 3-D.. Scene...221.... 88 A Vision Jesus and Peter Puppets...179 Stephen Stoned (Acts Acts 9, 6 8). 22... Paul.. Learns... About... Jesus...222..... 89 Philip s Journey Philip and the Ethiopian (Acts 8).............. 90 Mark 7 Jesus Heals a Man Who Can t Hear...180 Paul and Friends Finger Puppets.... 223 A Visit with the Enemy Saul s Conversion (Acts 9)................. 91 Healing Storybook................ 181 Acts 11, 13 Paul and Barnabas Tell About A Miraculous Recovery Peter Raises Dorcas (Acts 9)................ 92 Matthew 17 Jesus with Moses and Elijah........ 183 Jesus...224 Switching Sides Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10)............... 93 Mountain Men................... 184 Go and Tell Sandals........... 225 Four Times Four Peter Escapes from Prison (Acts 12)............ 94 John Are 9 We Gods? Jesus Heals a Man Who Can t Paul See.. and.. 185Barnabas Acts (Acts 14 14)... Paul.. and.. Barnabas.... Help.. People... 95 A Message for Healing Lydia Time Line......... Lydia s....... 186 Conversion (Acts 16).... Know... About... Jesus.............. 96.. 226 Luke No 10 Prison Can Jesus Hold Teaches Them About Helping Paul..... and.. 188Silas in Prison (Acts 16) Paul.. and.. Barnabas.... Stand-up..... 97 While He Was Injured Speaking Man Story Mask.... Raised....... from 189 the Dead (Acts 20).. Figures...227............ 98 Matthew Who 6; Says? The Plot to Kill Paul Acts (Acts 16 23).. Lydia.. Follows.... Jesus...228....... 99 Luke Safe 11 from the Jesus Storms Teaches About Prayer...190 Paul s Journey to Rome (Acts 27, 28) Lydia Matching..... Game............100.... 229 God s Gift Prayer Pop-up Card........ Instructions....... 191 from Acts Paul 16 (Romans 6) Paul.. and.. Silas.. Sing.. in. Prison...231....101 Luke Guides 12 for Life Jesus Teaches About Sharing. Be...192 Good! (Romans 12; Galatians Prison 6).. Puzzle...232......... 102 Fruit of the Spirit Story Scramble Barn................ Fruit..... of.. 193 the Spirit Acts (Galatians 21, 22 5). Paul.. Tells.. a. Crowd... About.. Jesus...233...103 Luke In 10; the John Lord s 11 Army Jesus Brings Lazarus Back to Armor Life...194 of God (Ephesians 6)... Paul.. Tells.. 3-D.. Scene...234...... 104 Words for the Wise Standing Firm (Philippians 1, 2, 4)............ 105 Lazarus Box...195 Acts 27, 28 Paul Is Shipwrecked............ 235 The Good Life Instruction on Christian Living (1 Thessalonians 3 5)...106 Luke 17 Jesus and the Ten Men with Shipwreck Mobile...236 Way to Grow! Have Faith (Titus 2, 3).................. 107 Leprosy....................... 196 Acts 28; Be Wise True Wisdom (James 1 4).................108 Ten Men Maze....197 Philippians 1 Paul Tells About Jesus in Rome...237 True Love Love One Another (1 John 4)...............109 Mark Heavenly 10 Praise Jesus and the Children...199 Praise in Heaven (Revelation 1, 7, Paul 15) Preaches.... Doorknob.... Hanger...238.. 110 Heavenly Hunt Jesus and the Children Flip Flap Jesus Return (Revelation 1, 3, 22)............ 111 Forever Praising Book....200 The Final Judgment (Revelation 5, Story 11, Wheel 12, 14, Cover.. 15,.. 19).......... 112... 239 Luke 19 Jesus Is a Friend to Zacchaeus....201 HeartShaper Early Elementary Jesus and Zacchaeus Sack Puppets.... 202 Syllabus....................... 240 5 n n Bible Stories to Color & Tell n
Table of Contents Bible Memory Puzzles Genesis 1:1....................... 113 Genesis 18:18......................114 Exodus 15:11.......................115 Deuteronomy 6:5.....................116 Joshua 1:9........................117 2 Chronicles 7:14.................... 118 Psalm 23:1, 6.......................119 Psalm 119:89, 90.....................120 Psalm 145:13.......................121 Psalm 150:1, 2, 6.................... 122 Isaiah 12:2........................123 Matthew 10:2-4..................... 124 Matthew 6:9-13..................... 125 Matthew 22:37-39....................126 Matthew 28:19, 20....................127 Romans 1:16.......................128 1 Corinthians 16:13, 14................. 129 Galatians 5:22-25.................... 130 Hebrews 11:1, 6.....................131 2 Peter 3:18....................... 132 Revelation 22:20.....................133 Puzzle Answers.....................134 HeartShaper Middle Elementary Scope & Sequence 141 Information About HeartShaper...........144 6
Introduction This book contains 124 Bible puzzles that help you teach important Bible facts. Each puzzle contains a Scripture reference and a Bible-story topic for easy reference (Bible Memory puzzles include only a reference), is able to be photocopied, for use many times with many different students, is a complete activity, with no extra materials (other than a pencil) required (exceptions include page 26, which requires a calculator for figuring square roots, and page 62, which requires a mirror), reinforces and teaches Bible facts, correlates with a Scripture from Standard Publishing s HeartShaper Middle Elementary curriculum, and contains a separate answer key on pages 134 140. How to Find the Puzzles You Want To find a puzzle based on a particular Scripture, look in the table of contents on pages 3 6. The first 103 puzzles are based on Bible stories or Bible passages and are arranged in order through the Bible, beginning with Genesis and ending with Revelation. The last 21 puzzles are based on Bible Memory verses and are also arranged in order through the Bible. To find a puzzle that correlates with a particular lesson in Standard Publishing s HeartShaper Middle Elementary Sunday school curriculum, look at the Scope & Sequence on pages 141 143 of this book. Find the quarter and lesson that you are teaching, and you will be directed to the page in this book that contains the correlating puzzle. (Not every Bible Memory verse will have a correlated puzzle.) 7
Creative Counting Creation Genesis 1 Look at the story of creation in the first chapter of Genesis. Use information from the story to complete this puzzle. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ACROSS 1. On which day did God create man and woman? 4. On which day did God create fish and fowl? 7 5. What did God do on the seventh day? 7. On which day did God create the sun and moon? DOWN 2. On which day did God create trees and grass? 3. On which day did God create day and night? 6. On which day did God create the sky? 9
The Fall Genesis 2, 3 Gardener s Dilemma Unscramble the letters in each section of the garden and write your answer on its line. In the beginning, the Garden of Eden was the perfect place for the man and woman who lived there. But something went terribly wrong, and they couldn t stay. Read Genesis 2 and 3. Then put on your gardening hat and identify some of the growing things mentioned in this Bible story. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10
N T O H A E H E F Y O E U S N O D F F T A H V E O L R O What Did Noah Find? The Flood Genesis 6 9 To unwind this puzzle, start at the arrow. Moving clockwise, write down every other letter from the circle s edge on the answer line. Cross out the letters on the circle as you use them. You will read around the circle twice to complete your answer. Noah found all the stuff To build a great big boat. And Noah found the courage To believe the boat would float! But what else did Noah find? (Genesis 6:8) I R N D R N D. 11
Tower of Babel Genesis 11 A Very Special Project When people become so interested in a very special project that they forget about God, confusion may be the result! That s what happened in Genesis 11:1-9. Read the Scripture and fill in the clues. (A=Across, D=Down) 1 1 2 Clues 2 3 1. This story takes place in the country of (1-D), another name for Shinar. 5 3 4 4 2. The people settled on a (2-A) in (5-A). 5 3. They built their city from (5-D) instead of (4-A). 6 4. They planned to build a very tall (4-D). 5. It would reach to the (2-D). 6. The people wanted to make a (3-D) for themselves. 7. But the (6-A) confused their (1-A). 8. Did the people ever finish their very special project? (3-A). 12
Moving Day Call of Abram Genesis 12 God led Abram to a new land a land of milk and honey. Can you help Abram find his way through this maze? Use verses from Genesis 12 as a road map to follow. DAN EGYPT 1 He started his journey from Genesis 12:5. SHECHEM 4 Then he traveled to the desert lands of Genesis 12:9. 2 He traveled through Canaan to a great tree of Moreh at Genesis 12:6. BETHEL CAMP NEGEV AI 5 He dreamed of the day he would pitch his tent in the new land God promised. JERICHO HARAN 3 He went further and camped in the hills between Genesis 12:8. HEBRON HOME SWEET HOME 13
Birth of Isaac Genesis 17, 18, 21 What s in a Name? Names are important. It has been so from the beginning. Among the tribes of Old Testament times, it was a common custom to in clude a name for God as part of a child s name. For instance, Obadiah means servant of Jehovah. Special events occurring before, during, or after the child s birth might also be reflected in the chosen name. 8 5 1 11 6 2 12 7 3 1. Isaac 6 6 6 6 6 G 6 6 5 3 7 1 12 5 10 3. Adam M 6 6 1 8 2. Moses 6 6 6W 6 2 9 1 8 O 6 6 12 11 Girls were often named for beautiful objects in nature, or pleasant qualities of character. For instance, Salome means peace. 4 9 10 4. Sarah P 6 6 6 C 6 6 6 9 6 8 3 10 10 Use the numbered letters from the box above to fill in the empty squares. Discover the meanings of these famous names. 5. Eve 6 6 6 6 7 6 4 3 14
Bible Memory HeartShaper TM Middle Elementary Middle Elementary Bible Memory Puzzles Puzzles Fall Year One Unit 1: Genesis 1:1 (p. 113) Unit 2: Psalm 145:13 (p. 121) Unit 3: Deuteronomy 6:5 (p. 116) Unit 4: Exodus 15:11 (p. 115) Winter Year One Unit 1: Joshua 1:9 (p. 117) Unit 2: Psalm 23:1, 6 (p. 119) Unit 3: 2 Chronicles 7:14 (p. 118) Spring Year One Unit 1: Matthew 10:2-4 (p. 124) Unit 2: Hebrews 11:1, 6 (p. 131) Summer Year One Unit 1: Matthew 6:9b-13 (p. 125) Unit 3: Galatians 5:22-25 (p. 130) Fall Year Two Unit 1: Psalm 119:89, 90 (p. 120) Unit 2: Genesis 18:18 (p. 114) Unit 3: 1 Corinthians 16:13, 14 (p. 129) Unit 4: Psalm 150:1, 2, 6 (p. 122) Winter Year Two Unit 1: Isaiah 12:2 (p. 123) Unit 4: 2 Peter 3:18 (p. 132) Spring Year Two Unit 1: Matthew 22:37-39 (p. 126) Unit 2: Matthew 28:19, 20 (p. 127) Summer Year Two Unit 1: Romans 1:16 (p. 128) Unit 3: Revelation 22:20 (p. 133) 143
Fun Bible puzzles! More than 100 Old and New Testament puzzles plus more than 20 puzzles based on important Bible verses help Middle Elementary students interact with their favorite Bible stories in creative and engaging ways! Bible Puzzles for Kids Ages 8-10 offers a variety of Bible-based puzzles that are reproducible and created to challenge middle elementary students as they learn God s Word. Special features include puzzles based on codes, word searches, mazes, crossword puzzles, and more! Each puzzle has been created by a team of experienced puzzle writers and developed to correlate to HeartShaper children s curriculum. Use Bible Puzzles for Kids Ages 8-10 to reinforce Bible-story teaching, provide optional enrichment activities, or to encourage your students to learn at home! RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Children Visit www.heartshaper.com for information about more HeartShaper resources. ISBN 978-0-7847-1788-2 EAN 9 780784 717882 02267 Ages 8-10