Creative Sunday School Idea: 10 Plagues Word Search Printable

Teaching biblical stories to kids can sometimes be a challenge, but the 10 plagues word search printable can make it a little less challenging.

The story of the 10 plagues of Egypt is a cornerstone of biblical history. Using a word search printable can help kids remember the details and significance of this event. 

The 10 Plagues Bible Story Summary

God had called Moses to lead His people to freedom. But Pharaoh's heart was hard and he refused to let the Israelites go. So God sent a series of ten plagues, each one a little more startling than the last, to persuade Pharaoh.

First came the Plague of Blood. The Nile River turned to blood and all the fish died. When Pharaoh remained unmoved, frogs covered the land in the Plague of Frogs. They were everywhere.

Next, the Plague of Gnats came with tiny insects swarming the people and animals. This was followed by the Plague of Flies which brought disease and discomfort. Despite this, Pharaoh's heart stayed hard.

God then struck the animals with the Plague of Livestock Death which devastated Egyptian wealth. The Plague of Boils then followed which caused Egyptians to have painful sores. The skies then darkened with the Plague of Hail that destroyed crops and lands.

The Plague of Locusts was next, eating anything that the hail had spared. After this, darkness fell over Egypt for three days in the Plague of Darkness.

Finally, the Plague of the Firstborn struck, taking the lives of all firstborns in Egyptian households that didn’t have the protective mark of lamb's blood on their doorposts. This last plague broke Pharaoh's resistance and he freed the Israelites.

Each plague was a sign of God's power and a call to freedom, reminding us of His power.

How to Use the 10 Plagues Word Search

• Sunday School Activity: Introduce the story with a word search to help children remember the sequence and details of each plague.
• Bible Study Icebreaker: Start a group session with the word search to get kids talking about the story.
• Quiet Time Activity: Offer it during a quiet moment either in a classroom or at home, providing a calming activity.
• Family Devotion: Incorporate it into family Bible time to discuss each plague and its impact.
• Reinforcement Tool: After teaching the story, use the word search to help children recall what they've learned.

The Design of the Printable

The design of the 10 plagues word search printable includes a kid-friendly bible story summary with bolded words indicating which words your kids will be searching for.

The Story

The story of the ten plagues shows God using His power to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Moses returned to Egypt on God's command and had to confront Pharaoh. He demanded the release of the Israelites. Each time Pharaoh refused, God caused a new plague to happen upon Egypt. 

The first plague turned the Nile River to blood which caused the water to be undrinkable and killed the fish. Despite this, Pharaoh did not budge. Next, the land was overrun by frogs. Pharaoh did not budge.

Next lice infested Egypt and affected both people and animals. Still, Pharaoh did not budge. Then swarms of flies poured into Egyptian homes, leaving only the Israelites' area untouched, showcasing God's favor towards His people.

The fifth plague struck the livestock with a severe disease, killing Egyptian animals while Israelite animals remain unharmed. Then, boils broke out on the Egyptians, affecting all except the Israelites. Despite all of this, Pharaoh still did not budge.

Then God sent hail which killed crops and landscapes. Next was a plague of locusts that ate up everything else the hail had left. Next God caused darkness to fill Egypt for three days which stopped all activity. Yet, Pharaoh continued to refuse to free the Israelites.

Finally, the tenth and most devastating plague struck: the death of the firstborn in every Egyptian household. This stretched from the poorest homes all the way to Pharaoh's palace, sparing only those Israelites who marked their doorposts with lamb's blood just as instructed by God.

This last event broke Pharaoh's resistance, and he urged the Israelites to leave.

The Words

TEN	POWER	FREE
ISRAELITES	SLAVERY	EGYPT
PHARAOH	PLAGUE	NILE RIVER
BLOOD	FROGS	LIVE
FLIES	LIVESTOCK	DISEASE
BOILS	HAIL	LOCUSTS
DARKNESS	THREE DAYS	DEATH
FIRSTBORN	LAMB'S BLOOD

The Answer Key

I included an answer sheet for the word search in case there’s any words your kids have difficulty locating.

Reflection Questions

After completing the word search, deepen the discussion using reflection questions like these so kids can learn how to apply different lessons to their lives.

How do you feel when someone doesn’t listen to you even when you’re telling the truth?

Background: God sent the Ten Plagues to Egypt because Pharaoh refused to listen to Moses and let the Israelites go free.

Application: Just like Moses had to be patient and persistent, sometimes you also need to be patient when trying to explain something important to other people.

Can you think of a time when you saw someone doing something wrong and had to decide whether to follow them or do what’s right?

Background: Each of the plagues was a demonstration of God’s power and a challenge to the Egyptian gods showing that the God of Israel was greater.

Application: This story can remind you that following God, even when others are making different choices, is important.

Why do you think it's important to listen to and follow instructions from your parents, teachers, or guardians?

Background: The final plague, the death of the firstborn, finally convinced Pharaoh to free the Israelites which showed just how serious God’s command was.

Application: Just as Pharaoh learned that ignoring warnings can have serious consequences, following instructions from those who care for you can help you avoid trouble and make good decisions.

More 10 Plagues of Egypt Activities

Looking for more activities to complement your word search? Here are a few ideas:

• Plague Jar Crafts: Create jars that represent each plague and use craft materials, toys or items from around the house to represent each plague.
• Plague Charades: Play charades where kids act out each of the plagues.
• Plague Pictionary: Use a whiteboard to draw and guess the different plagues.

Teach The Ten Plagues Using Printables

The ten plagues word search printable can help kids understand this Bible story. 

Incorporate this printable into your lessons to make learning about the 10 plagues of Egypt both fun and educational. 

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