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Matthew 9 Crossword & Word Search: Jesus calls Matthew from the tax table

Matthew 9 · Free printable Bible worksheet for kids

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Three pages: word search and verse fill-in, crossword and quiz, plus answers.

Jesus calls Matthew from the tax table: Matthew 9 word search and memory verse worksheet — Page 1 of the printable. Download includes all activities and answers.

Teaching Jesus calls Matthew from the tax table

Jesus came for everyone - He forgives sins, and He welcomes even the people others give up on.

Jesus did something only God can do - forgive sins. Why is being forgiven such a wonderful gift?
Jesus chose Matthew, someone other people didn't like, to be His follower. How does it feel that Jesus welcomes everyone?
Jesus said He came for people who know they need God's help. Why is it good to admit when we need help?

Word Search

Words hide across, down, and diagonally — forwards and backwards.

FORGIVEN
WELCOME
MERCY
CHEER
GET
MATTHEW
FOLLOW
HEALTHY
PEOPLE
SINS
YOUR
HOME
WALKED
COLLECTORS

Crossword

Use the lesson vocabulary and clues to complete the puzzle.

Across

Your sins are ___."
Some ___ grumbled - "Only God can forgive sins!"
And ___ got up and followed right away
When Jesus saw their faith, He said something surprising: "___ up

Down

But Jesus said, "___ people don't need a doctor - sick people do
But Jesus looked at one named Matthew and said, "___ Me."
Kindness given when it is not deserved
He turned to the man: "___ up, take your mat, and go home."

True or False

Read the chapter and circle the right answer.

And the man stood up, completely healed, and walked home praising God!
It is not true that Later, Jesus walked past a tax collector's booth.
And Matthew got up and followed right away!
It is not true that Jesus even went to dinner at Matthew's house with lots of people nobody else wanted to be around.

Memory Verse

Fill in the missing words.

" me," told him.

Matthew 9:9 · NIrV

About this Matthew 9 activity sheet

This free printable worksheet reviews Matthew 9 through four short activities: a word search using lesson vocabulary, a crossword based on the children’s guide, four true/false statements to talk through, and a memory-verse fill-in from Matthew 9:9. The final page is a complete answer key for the adult in the room.

The sheet is written for roughly ages 6–12. Read the chapter aloud first, or work through the Matthew 9 kids study guide together, then hand out the sheet as a review. You can also read Matthew 9 before you start.

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