Ephesians 2:8-9 Worksheets for Kids

This verse teaches that we can't earn our way to God by being good enough — salvation is a gift, freely given, received simply by believing. It's freeing news for kids who worry about being 'good enough.'

The verse

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
— Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV)

Big idea: Being God's child is a free gift, not something I have to earn.

What's inside the pack

1. Memory verse page — the full text of Ephesians 2:8-9 in large print, with ruled lines for copying it out by hand.
2. Word search — a 12×12 grid hiding 9 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: Remember: gift, not earned.

Teaching ideas for Ephesians 2:8-9

• Make a wrapped-gift craft labeled 'God's free gift.'
• Talk about the difference between a gift and a prize you earn.
• Fill in the blanks: grace, faith, gift, not works.

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