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Free Printable Parables of Jesus Bingo Cards
Jesus taught with stories about seeds, sheep, coins and wedding feasts, and this game gathers the best known of them. Most squares name a parable; a few show a single image from one, such as the robe and ring given to the returning son. The teacher reads a square aloud or summarizes the story, players cover it, and the class recalls what the parable teaches about the kingdom of God.
How to play parables of jesus bingo
- Set the number of players, then press Print or save as PDF. Each player gets a different card.
- Call items in random order with the built-in caller, or use the printed call list.
- Players mark each called square. The first to complete a row, column or diagonal shouts "Bingo!"
Tip: Print the scripture reference for each parable on your calling sheet (the lost sheep is Luke 15:3-7, the sower Matthew 13:1-9) and have a volunteer read one aloud every few calls. Teens can be challenged to name the Gospel where each parable appears.
Parables of Jesus Bingo word list
These 36 items are loaded into the generator above. Edit, remove or add your own before printing.
- Mustard seed
- Lost sheep
- Lost coin
- Prodigal son
- Good Samaritan
- Sower and the seeds
- Rocky ground
- Good soil
- Wheat and weeds
- Yeast in the dough
- Hidden treasure
- Pearl of great price
- Fishing net
- Wise and foolish builders
- Lamp on a stand
- New wine in old wineskins
- Workers in the vineyard
- Two sons
- Wicked tenants
- Wedding banquet
- Ten bridesmaids
- Talents
- Sheep and goats
- Unforgiving servant
- Rich fool
- Barren fig tree
- Persistent widow
- Friend at midnight
- Pharisee and tax collector
- Rich man and Lazarus
- Shrewd manager
- Growing seed
- Lowest seat at the feast
- Robe and ring
- Fatted calf
- Two silver coins
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Questions and answers
Are the bingo cards really free?
Yes. You can print up to 10 unique cards per game at no cost, as often as you like, without creating an account. The optional Unlimited Pass is for larger groups.
How do I save the cards as a PDF?
Press "Print or save as PDF". In the print window choose "Save as PDF" as the printer. On a phone, use the share or print option in the preview that opens.
Is every card different?
Yes. Each card is shuffled separately from your list, so players cannot all win at the same time. The more items your list has beyond the number of squares, the more the cards differ.
Can I use my own words?
Yes. Replace the list with your own words or phrases, one per line. A 5×5 card with a free space needs at least 24 items, a 4×4 card needs 16 and a 3×3 card needs 8.
What paper should I use?
Normal printer paper works. Card stock lasts longer if you plan to reuse the cards. The layout fits both US Letter and A4.