GraceSheetKidsMatthew 19:14 Worksheets for Kids
When Jesus' friends tried to keep children away so He could rest, Jesus welcomed them instead. It's one of the clearest pictures in the Bible that kids matter deeply to Jesus.
Matthew 19:14 Worksheet Pack · 4 pages · PDF
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The verse
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
— Matthew 19:14 (KJV)
Big idea: Jesus loves children and always has time for them.
What's inside the pack
- Memory verse page — the full text of Matthew 19:14 in large print, with ruled lines for copying it out by hand.
- Word search — a 12×12 grid hiding 9 words taken from the passage itself, running across, down, diagonally, forwards and backwards.
- Fill in the blanks — the verse with 8 words removed, a word bank to choose from, and a drawing box for the big idea.
- Teacher's page — what the verse means in kid-friendly language, 3 teaching ideas, a memory tip, and the full answer key.
How to use it
Print the pack single-sided on US Letter or A4 — the layout fits both. For younger children (ages 4–6), use page 1 as a tracing and colouring sheet and skip the word search. For ages 7–10, the word search and fill-in-the-blanks work as a complete 20-minute lesson. Older children can do the whole pack independently while you teach the passage.
Memory tip: Picture Jesus opening His arms wide as you say 'let the children come.'
Teaching ideas for Matthew 19:14
- Make a craft showing children gathered around Jesus.
- Act out the story, taking turns being welcomed by 'Jesus.'
- Talk about ways we can welcome others the way Jesus welcomed the children.
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