Coded Word Bible Activities for Children

A coded word puzzle or activity is one in which symbols, typically numbers, are used to represent letters. Working the puzzle involves replacing the symbols with appropriate letters to determine the intended words or the message the symbols represent. Such activities help kids develop reading and writing skills in a fun and entertaining way. On Sunday School Zone, our free, printable Coded Word activities are generally related to one of the many Bible stories we cover. Check out our list of coded word Bible activities for children below!

Jesus Taught About Giving Secret Code Activity

In Mark 12, we read the story of the widow’s offering. In this story, Jesus was more concerned with the spirit of her gift than its size. This Jesus Taught About Giving Secret Code Activity will help kids remember that God wants us to be cheerful givers.

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Psalm 119:11 Coded Word Activity

When David was a shepherd boy, he likely spent a good deal of time meditating on and memorizing God’s Word. David ultimately wrote some of the Psalms. This coded word challenge will help kids remember the importance of memorizing God’s Word.

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God Sent a Great Flood Secret Code

When mankind became corrupted in Genesis 7, God sent a great flood as judgment. Of all the people, only Noah (and his family) found grace in God’s eyes. This secret code activity will help children remember that evil is punished but God is gracious.

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Sandals of the Gospel Secret Code

This secret code activity, based on Ephesians 6:15, will help children learn that the Lord provides the armor and weapons we need to live our lives as He desires. In this instance we are encouraged to treat readiness like sandals for the gospel of peace.

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Israel Rejected God as Their King Secret Code

God always desires the best for His children. God wanted to be the King of Israel, but the people of Israel wanted a human king like the other nations around them. This secret code activity will help children remember that God always knows what is best for us.

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Ezra Read the Law Coded Words

This free, printable coded words activity, based on Nehemiah 8:5-8, will help kids learn the importance of hearing God’s Word, the Bible. It can be used in a homeschool setting, one-on-one, or in a classroom setting like Sunday School.

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God Made People Secret Code

God’s most important part of creation in Genesis 1 was his creation of people. This secret code activity will help children remember that they are a very special part of God’s creation and, consequently, we owe our obedience, loyalty, and love to Him.

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God Made the Plants Secret Code

Plants are one of God’s most important creations. They can provide food for us, but they also support creation in other ways, as well as add beauty to all of creation. This fun word tiles activity will help children remember the importance of plants and how God created plants for us.

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God Made the World Secret Code

The creation story is an important building block in a child’s understanding of God’s divine power and sovereignty over all of creation. This secret code activity will help children remember that we are not here by accident, but we are a divine creation. We are part of God’s bigger plan.

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