Matthew 5:14-16 Worksheets for Kids

Jesus calls His followers 'the light of the world.' Kids love the vivid picture of a light that shouldn't be hidden — it's a natural fit for a candle or lantern craft.

The verse

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
— Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV)

Big idea: Let your good actions shine so others see God through you.

What's inside the pack

1. Memory verse page — the full text of Matthew 5:14-16 in large print, with ruled lines for copying it out by hand.
2. Word search — a 12×12 grid hiding 10 words taken from the passage itself, running across, down, diagonally, forwards and backwards.
3. Fill in the blanks — the verse with 8 words removed, a word bank to choose from, and a drawing box for the big idea.
4. 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 a candle on a hill, not hidden under a basket.

Teaching ideas for Matthew 5:14-16

• Make a paper lantern or candle craft with the verse.
• List specific 'good deeds' that let your light shine at school.
• Do a flashlight-in-a-dark-room object lesson.

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