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Originally posted on Etsy ↗Nice activity, kids at my church loved it
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Bible door hanger
Jephthah’s Vow Bible Door Hanger
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable Bible door hanger based on Jephthah’s Vow. Children colour and cut the design, then hang it on a door as a reminder of the lesson. Kids learn about promises, choices, and seeking God’s wisdom.
- Suggested ages
- Age review needed
- Activity time
- 15–25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
English
An educator needs to review this story before a child age is assigned. Time and difficulty are estimates.
$2.95 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- 1 Jephthah’s Vow Door Hanger Colouring Page (Judges 11:29–40)
Your download files
- Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf: 1 page
- JephthahsVow_Judges11_29_40.pdf: 1 page
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
The original catalogue requires an educator to review the story’s wording and illustrations before assigning a child age range.
Review the actual printable and passage before choosing it for your group.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. An adult may need to cut the handle opening.
Time & preparation
One door hanger, including colouring and cutting. Teaching time is additional.
Construction profile: 5–10 years. Story content prevents a confirmed child age recommendation without viewing the asset. 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: Judges 11:29–40
Jephthah makes a rash vow before battle. When his daughter comes out to greet him, the promise brings tragedy, exposing the terrible consequences of what he has said.
Main takeaway: A rash promise can cause harm; this passage is not an example to imitate.
Before you hang it up
Read the words on the hanger and connect the design with the passage before choosing a place for it.
An adult should decide whether and how to teach this account. Discuss responsible speech and seeking help with a harmful promise, without reenacting the ending.
Younger learners can explain the pictured event in their own words. Older learners can choose one idea from the reading to remember when they see the hanger again.
Questions to explore
- What made Jephthah’s promise dangerous?
- Who was affected by it?
- What should someone do if a promise would hurt another person?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download contains 2 PDFs with 2 pages in total: Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf (1 page); JephthahsVow_Judges11_29_40.pdf (1 page). This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I make the door hanger?
Colour the illustrated hanger, cut around its outline and prepare the handle opening. Use the finished sign to retell the pictured account before hanging it on a suitable door handle. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Judges 11:29–40.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf: keep as a shared assembly guide. JephthahsVow_Judges11_29_40.pdf: print the page for each learner or group. 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 or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. An adult should help with the handle opening and tight curves. The hanger is a printable cut-out, not a supplied physical door sign.
What help might children need with this activity?
An educator should review the actual wording and illustrations before choosing this account for children. Jephthah makes a rash vow before battle. When his daughter comes out to greet him, the promise brings tragedy, exposing the terrible consequences of what he has said. Read the panels or captions yourself first and decide how to explain the difficult parts for your group.
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