Why Jesus Died on the Cross Coloring Page, Word Search and Crossword
Download three free printables about Why Jesus Died on the Cross (John 19:16-30): a coloring page, a word search and a crossword. They are made from our free lesson, on US Letter PDFs, and include the memory verse. Use them in Sunday school, children's church or at home.
The big idea of the lesson: Jesus finished the work God sent him to do, and he did it out of love for us.
Why Jesus Died on the Cross coloring page

A simple scene with the memory verse in outline letters, so kids can color while they remember the story.
Why Jesus Died on the Cross word search

A 12 by 12 grid with 12 words from the story. The second page is the answer key.
Why Jesus Died on the Cross crossword puzzle

A crossword with simple clues taken from the story, across and down. The last page is the answer key.
Memory verse (KJV)
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. (John 19:30)
Why Jesus Died on the Cross word search words
These are the 12 words hidden in the word search (the crossword uses other clues from the same story).
- CROSS
- FINISHED
- GOLGOTHA
- JESUS
- KING
- LOVE
- MOTHER
- PILATE
- SIGN
- SOLDIERS
- SPONGE
- VINEGAR
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