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Bible sequencing craft
Doubting Thomas Bible Sequencing Craft
A printable Bible sequencing craft based on Doubting Thomas. Children colour and fold the illustrated sections to retell the events in order. Story focus: The disciples tell Thomas, “We saw Jesus alive!” Jesus appears to them again. Thomas says, “My Lord and my God!”
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 years
- Activity time
- 20–35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy–moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$4.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Printable sequencing design for colouring and folding
- 5 numbered story sections (listed as “Page 1” onward; physical PDF page count unverified)
- Scenes stated in the listing: The disciples tell Thomas, “We saw Jesus alive!”; Thomas says, “I won’t believe unless I see.”; Jesus appears to them again; Jesus shows His hands and side; Thomas says, “My Lord and my God!”
Your download files
- DoubtingThomas_John20_.pdf: 2 pages
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
Children need to follow the pictured events and make the folds used to retell them.
Prepare awkward cuts, demonstrate the folds and read captions aloud. Use the pictures for shared retelling.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful if separate sections need joining.
Time & preparation
One sequencing craft, including colouring and folding. Discussion time is additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: John 20:24–29
Thomas is absent when Jesus first appears to the disciples and wants evidence before believing their report. Jesus later comes while Thomas is present and addresses his questions; Thomas responds by acknowledging him as Lord and God.
Main takeaway: Thomas’ questions become part of his encounter with the risen Jesus.
As you put the story in order
Read the story sections before attaching them, then use the finished sequence to explain what changes.
Contrast hearing other people’s report with Thomas meeting Jesus. Make room for sincere questions rather than labelling a questioning child as unfaithful.
Younger learners can choose what happens first and next. Older learners can explain why a turning point changes the story.
Questions to explore
- What had Thomas missed?
- How did Jesus respond when he came again?
- How can we explore questions respectfully?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: DoubtingThomas_John20_.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I fold the five story panels?
Colour the numbered story sheet. Fold upwards on the dotted line with the pictures outside, fold the left and right sides towards the centre, then fold the cover and panel 5 as shown in the illustrated guide. This is a folded picture book, rather than five separate PDF pages. The pictured scenes include: The disciples tell Thomas, “We saw Jesus alive!”; Thomas says, “I won’t believe unless I see.”; Jesus appears to them again; Jesus shows His hands and side; Thomas says, “My Lord and my God!”.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. DoubtingThomas_John20_.pdf: print page 2 for each learner or group. Page 1 is the assembly guide, which can be shared. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper and colouring pencils. An adult can demonstrate the centre folds and read the five panels aloud. The supplied method uses folding rather than glued-on picture strips.
What help might children need with this activity?
The main demands are following five pictured events and making the centre folds. Demonstrate the folding and read the captions aloud for children who need help. Younger children can colour and retell using a book an adult has folded.
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