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New Testament

PUZZLES Authors ............................................. William E. Baxter Ethelyn Hyde Sybil Mayo Frankie Pate Alyce Pickett Mary Harwell Sayler Joyce Webb Illustrator..................................................... Fran Kizer

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New Testament

BI LE PUZZLES CONTENTS Who Had a Part? ...................................... 7 The Birth of Jesus ..................................... 8 The Name of God's Son .......................... 9 John the Baptist .................................. .... 10 Meet Jesus' Twelve Disciples ............... 11 Sermon on the Mount ............................ 12 Jesus Stills the Storm .............................. 13 The Prodigal Son .................................... 14 Jesus Forgives Zacchaeus ...................... 15 People Jesus Healed ............................... 16 Jesus Dies for Us .... .... ............................. 17 They Were There ...... .. ............................ 18 Why Jesus Died ...... ................................ 19 People at Jesus' Death and Resurrection .............................. 20 People in Jesus' Life ............................... 21 Peter ......................................................... 22 Peter Heals a Lame Man ....................... 23 Stephen Dies for Telling about Jesus .......... .............................. 24 Jesus Calls Saul .... .... ............................... 25 Saul Meets Jesus .................................. ... 26 Peter is Released from Prison .. ............. 27 Travel with Paul and Barnabas .... ........ 28 Paul's First Missionary Trip ................. 29 Paul's Three Missionary Journeys ............................................ 30

Shipwrecked! .... ................. ..................... 31 Friends of PauL ...... ................................ 32 Acts of the Apostles ............................... 33 New Testament Miracles ...................... 34 New Testament Towns ......................... 35 Paul's Letters ........................................... 36 Are You Building on the Right Foundation? ........................... 37 Love is the Most Important Thing .............................. 38 You Don't Have to be Afraid to Die .... ................................. 39 Ways to Please God .. .......................... .. .40 The Fruit of the Spirit ........................... .41 The Armour of God ........ ...................... .42 How We Should Live ............................ 43 A Young Man God Used ...................... .44 People of Faith .. ..................................... .45 Seven Churches .. .. .................................. 46 The Four Horsemen .............................. .47 Seven in Revelation ................................ 48 New Testament People ......................... 49 Who Said It? ............................................ 50 Hidden New Testament People ........... 51 Find the Books of the New Testament .......... ...................... 52

Answers ........................................ 53 - 64

Testament-

BIBLE PUZZLES Introduction I'

Children love stretching their minds to solve exciting puzzles, so using puzzles to teach Bible stories and concepts to children is sure to be fun and effective. NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE PUZZLES is filled with 46 exciting word search puzzles, crosswords, codes, scrambled words and other puzzles which teach Bible facts and stories and make them relevant and alive for your students. The puzzles in this book proceed sequentially through many Bible stories and teachings of the New Testament. This is one of four books in the new BIBLE PUZZLES series. These exciting, creative puzzles make Bible learning come alive in many ways: • Teach Bible facts and stories • Help children memorize Bible verses • Teach biblical terms • Make it fun and exciting for children to study the Bible • Develop important language and problem-solving skills. Children in grades 4 and up will be stimulated and challenged by these exciting puzzles. (The puzzles are designed to vary in complexity so the teacher should consider the abilities of his or her students in choosing the puzzles for the class. To work these puzzles, children must use their Bibles to find the answers.) The King James Version of the Bible should be used to solve the puzzles. Each puzzle features short introductory paragraphs which give step-by-step instructions for solving the puzzle. The paragraphs are designed for the children to read themselves as they begin work, or the teacher may wish to review the instructions before the children begin. Questions and clues in the puzzles are accompanied by the Scripture reference where the answer may be found. Because the children need to use their Bibles to find the answers, they learn to accurately locate, read, comprehend and respond to Scripture passages. All puzzles may be reproduced for classroom use; all are appropriate for group study or independent work. Words hidden in word search puzzles may be found vertically, horizontally, diagonally, and backward or forward. Answers to all puzzles are provided on pages 53-64. The exciting puzzles in this series may be effectively used in Sunday schools, Vacation Bible Schools, children's church, Christian schools or anywhere the Bible is taught. As you use these Bible-learning puzzles in your class, you'll soon discover your students will look forward to every chance to work more of these exciting puzzles.

Who Had a Part?

Matthew 2; Luke 1-2

When Jesus was born as a tiny baby, many people had a part in His birth. Some announced Jesus' birth, some people worshipped Jesus, and some people took special care of Jesus. Other people did different things. Every person's part was very important in God's special plan for the birth of His Son, Jesus. Many people are mentioned in the story of Jesus' birth in Matthew 2 and Luke 1 and 2. Several of these people are listed below. Can you find all of them hidden in the puzzle?

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The Birth of Jesus

Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2

God sent His Son Jesus to earth to be born as a baby. Jesus' birth was very special in many ways. An angel told Mary Jesus was to be born and an angel told the shepherds after Jesus was born. A special star guided the wise men to travel many miles to worship Jesus. Use the clues about Jesus' birth to help you write the correct words in the crossword puzzle. The Bible verses will help you too. ACROSS 3. A crowd of angry people is called a __ . 6. Number of months Elisabeth had been pregnant when the angel told Mary she would be the mother of Jesus. (Luke 1:36) 7. An angel appeared to Joseph in a__ . (Matthew 1:20) 9. This directed the wise men to where Jesus was. (Matthew 2:9) 10. The wise men traveled from the . (Matthew 2: 1) 12. Where Jesus was born. (Matthew 2:1) 14. City where Joseph and Mary took Jesus to present Him to the Lord. (Luke 2:22) 15. There was no room for Mary and Joseph _ the inn. (Luke 2:7) 16. Abbreviation for regarding. 17. Either Jamie Steven will win the award. 20. The shepherds found Jesus lying in the _ _. (Luke 2:16) 23. The angel said to the shepherds, "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a , which is Christ the Lord.· (Luke 2:11) 24. Husband of Mary. (Luke 2:4-5) 25. The angel told Mary, "That Holy Thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of __ .• (Luke 1:35) 26. Abbreviation for yard. 27. A male child. 28. This elderly lady in the temple told other people about Baby Jesus. (Luke 2:36-38)

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Male sheep. Trick done by circus performers or magicians. Hometown of Mary and Joseph. (Luke 2:4) Big furry animal; a toy version is called a teddy __ . He wanted the wise men to tell him where Jesus was. (Matthew 2:7-8) 18. This elderly man said, "Mine eyes have seen Thy salvation,· when he saw Baby Jesus. (Luke 2:25-30) 19. Joseph was of the house and lineage of __ . (Luke

2:4)

DOWN 1. The __ men traveled to see Jesus. (Matthew 2:1) 2. Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem to pay a_. (Luke 2:1-5) 3. Mary spent about three with Elisabeth. (Luke 1:40, 56) 4. The angel said to Mary, "For with God nothing shall _ impossible." (Luke 1:37) 5. Defeated; the red team was __ by the blue team. 7. Jesus is called the Re in the Bible. (Psalm 19:14)

20. Mother of Jesus. (Luke 2:5-7) 21. One of the gifts the wise men brought to Jesus. (Matthew 2:11) 22. A staff; God had Moses use one to do miracles. (Exodus

4:2-3) 24. The angel said to the shepherds, "Behold, I bring you good tidings of great __ . (Luke 2:10) 25. Herod told the wise men, " _ and search diligently for the young child.· (Matthew 2:8)

The Name of God's Son

Matthew 1:21

God's Son, our Savior is called by many names in the Bible. Color in all the spaces with Xs in them and then tum your paper on its side to see the name of our Savior and Lord.

John the Baptist When Jesus was about 30 years old, His cousin John began to preach to the people. He told the people to get ready for Jesus, the promised Messiah. John baptized people who turned from their sins. Although Jesus wasn't sinful, John baptized Jesus too. By being baptized, Jesus showed that He promised to obey God. The Bible verses and the clues will help you write the correct words in the crossword puzzle. ACROSS 1. John said, "Who hath warned you to flee from the to come?" (Matthew 3:7) 4. The wondered if John was the Christ. (Luke 3:15) 7. Danger or risk. 9. Elisabeth called Mary "the mother of my ." (Luke

1:43) 11. What is removed from a mine. 12. Three-legged frame used to hold a picture or flannel board. 15. Thought; he had a good _ __ 16. John locusts and wild honey. (Matthew 3:4) 17. Herodias wanted to get of John. (Mark 6:18-19) 19. John preached, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make His _ _ _ s straight." (Matthew 3:3) 21. Mother of John the Baptist. (Luke 1:57-63) 23 . After Jesus was baptized, God said, "This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well ." (Matthew 3:17) 24. Bad or wicked; John reproved Herod because of his _ __ deeds. (Mark 6:18) 25. John's answer when asked if he were the Christ. (Luke 3:16) 27. To finish. 28. John was executed without a legal ; means legal proceeding. (Mark 6:25-27) 30. After John baptized , the Spirit of God descended. (Matthew 3:16) 33. In the Bible, the word used to mean 路you路 is _ __ 34. The Spirit of God descended like a upon Jesus. (Matthew 3:16) 35. After Jesus' baptism, God said, "This is my beloved _ __ (Matthew 3:17) 37. Either Cindee Mary will win the game. 38. John preached, "The kingdom of is at hand." (Matthew 3:2) 39. Pronoun meaning a group of several people, including oneself.

DOWN 1. John did not drink this. (Luke 1:15) 2. John said he was not worthy to unloose or un._ _ _ Jesus' shoes. (Luke 3:16) 3. She told her daughter to ask for John's head. (Mark 6:22-25) 4. Old-fashioned name for father. 5. Used by women to carry money and personal items. 6. John said Jesus would baptize "with the Holy Ghost, and with _ _ _ '" (Matthew 3:11) 8 John in hismother'swombwhen Maryarrived. (Luke

1:41)

9. John wore a girdle made of _ _ _ . (Matthew 3:4) 10. Because he had sworn an , Herod had John killed. (Mark 6:26-27) 13. John said, "Behold the of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." (John 1:29) 14. What Herodias wanted to do to John. (Mark 6:19) 17. John said, " ye:forthekingdomofheavenisathand." (Matthew 3:2) 18. John's bold denouncement of Herod showed he was not afraid to _ __ 20. On, in or near; she is school. 22. Greatest; this is the pie I've ever eaten. 26. Herod commanded or gave to kill John. (Mark 6:27) 29. John preached "the baptism of repentance for the remission of _ _ _ s." (Mark 1:4) 30. He was sent to bear witness of the Light which is Jesus. (John 1:6-8) 31. The first woman. 32. To close or make secure; she ed the letter. 33. When the word 路ye路 is used in the Bible, it means _ __ 36. John was called "the voice of crying in the wilderness." (Matthew 3:3)

Meet Jesus' Twelve Disciples Jesus chose twelve men to be His special helpers as He preached and told God's message to the people. These men were called disciples. They traveled with Jesus. They watched His miracles, they listened to Him preach and they asked Him questions. Then Jesus sent them out to teach and preach too. Use the clues and the Bible verses to help you write the names of the twelve disciples in the crossword puzzle.

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I was called the Canaanite. (Matthew 10:4)

My other name was Lebbaeus. (Matthew 10:3) I was the brother of John. (Matthew 10:2)

8. 11. 12.

I was a tax collector before Jesus called me. (Matthew 9:9) I was the son of Alphaeus. (Matthew 10:3)

4. 5.

I wanted to see Jesus before I believed He was alive. (John 20:24-29) I was Peter's brother. (Matthew 10:2) I betrayed Jesus. My last name was . (Matthew 10:4) I cried after I denied Jesus. (Matthew

26:69-75) 10.

I baptized a man from Ethiopia. (Acts

8:26-38)

I was the brother of James. (Matthew 10:2) If I were alive today, I'd probably be called Bart. (Matthew 10:3) 11

Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 6

When Jesus was on earth, He preached many sermons that told the people how to obey God. Jesus' first sermon in the Bible is called the Sermon on the Mount because Jesus preached this sermon from a mountain near the Sea of Galilee. In this sermon, Jesus told how to please God and be truly happy. The clues will help you fill in the crossword puzzle with the correct words. If you need help, read Matthew 6.

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1. No man can serve two _ __

1. Jesus said hypocrites love to pray to be seenby _ _

2. Where are we to go to pray?

3. Heathens use repetitions when they pray, Jesus said. 5. What birds and planes do. 7. To stop living.

4. If we seek the kingdom of God, all things will be unto us. 6. Jesus said, "For where your treasure is, there will your be also."

9. "Lay not up for yourselves earth." 10. State of being rare. 13. To place oneself on a chair.

8. State of being; she

upon

at school.

11. Passageway between two rows of seats. 12. Fuzzy material used for knitting. 15. Initials for Ski Germany.

14. God knows what we need before we

16. Object flown in sky from a string. 17. A good time; she is having _ __ 18. The light of the body is the _ _

17. If we do not forgive other people, God will not us. 19. Age between 12 and 20. 20. Female sheep. 12

Jesus Stills the Storm

Mark 4:33-41

Jesus has power over everything. He has power over nature, evil spirits, sickness and even death. While Jesus was on earth, He did many miracles that showed His power and His love and care for people. The Bible tells us about several miracles in which Jesus showed His power over nature. Read the story about one of these miracles, then find and circle the words in capital letters in the story in the word search puzzle.

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It had been a long DAY for JESUS and His DISCIPLES. Crowds of PEOPLE had gathered to hear Jesus preach and teach.

could keep the water from filling up the boat.

Now it was night and Jesus was tired. "Let's go across the LAKE to the other side," Jesus said to His FRIENDS.

"We're going to SINK. We will all DROWN." another one groaned. The men were full of FEAR. What could they do?

Jesus and His disciples started across the lake in the BOAT. Someone found a PILLOW for Jesus and He laid down in the boat and went to sleep.

Then a bolt of LIGHTNING flashed overthe boat and the men saw Jesus lying asleep. Suddenly, they remembered Him.

"It's no use," one cried. "The water is coming in faster than we can dip it out of the boat!"

"Master, save us!" they cried out.

As the men rowed out in the calm WATERS of the lake, they talked about what Jesus had taught that day. Suddenly loud THUNDER shattered the quiet evening and dark clouds hid the bright STARS. RAIN began to beat on the little boat and a strong WIND blew the boat about. Suddenly the men noticed water spilling overthe sides ofthe boat. Nothing they could do

At once Jesus stood among them. He commanded the storm, "Be still." Immediately the STORM stopped. The CLOUDS moved away from the MOON and the stars could be seen again. The lake was perfectly CALM. "Jesus is a very special Man," the disciples said to each other. "Even the wind and waters obey Him!" 13

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hildren will want to sharpen their pencils, get out an eraser and get ready for fascinating Bible-learning with the exciting puzzles in each of these eight Bible Puzzles books. All puzzles are designed to be reproduced for classroom use and are ideal for Sunday schools, VBS, children's church and Christian schools. Each of these newest Bible Puzzles books is filled with 46 challenging word search puzzles, crosswords, codes, scrambled words and other puzzles which teach Bible facts, stories and verses to children ages 10 and older.

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