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Originally posted on Etsy ↗outstanding activity for our children to do.
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3D Bible story craft
Jesus Calls Matthew 3D Bible Craft
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable 3D Bible story craft based on Jesus Calls Matthew. Children colour and cut the illustrated story circles and assemble them into a three-dimensional paper craft. The story teaches that Jesus calls us to follow Him no matter who we are.
- Suggested ages
- 7–12 years
- Activity time
- 40–65 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$3.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Illustrated story-circle templates for a 3D paper craft
- A4 Size
- Kids color each circle to follow Matthew at the tax booth, Jesus calling him, Matthew’s decision, the feast, the Pharisees’ questions, and Jesus’ message of mercy.
- 7 illustrated story circles
- Colour, cut & assemble 3D craft
Your download files
- JesusCallsMatthew.pdf: 4 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
Several circular story pieces need cutting, alignment and joining.
Help with cutting curves, lining up the story pieces and joining them. Younger children can colour while an adult assembles the craft.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors, glue. A ruler can help with folds.
Time & preparation
One 3D story craft, including colouring, cutting and assembly. Teaching 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: Matthew 9:9–13
Jesus calls Matthew from the tax booth, and Matthew follows. A meal with tax collectors and other people attracts criticism, and Jesus answers with words about mercy and his purpose in calling sinners.
Main takeaway: Jesus’ invitation and table challenge exclusion and call people towards change.
Before you assemble the story
Lay out the illustrated circles and discuss their order before turning them into the finished paper craft.
Notice the tax booth, the call and the shared meal. Keep Matthew’s individual call distinct from the lakeside fishermen.
Younger learners can match a spoken event to a picture. Older learners can retell the account from different sections and check it against the passage.
Questions to explore
- Where was Matthew when Jesus called?
- Why did others object to the meal?
- How can welcome and an invitation to change belong together?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 4-page PDF: JesusCallsMatthew.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I assemble the flip story?
Colour and cut the illustrated circles, fold them in half and glue successive blank halves together in story order. Attach the first and last sections to the marked cover/base. Let the glue dry before flipping through the pages. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Matthew 9:9–13.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. JesusCallsMatthew.pdf: print pages 1, 2, 3 for each learner or group. Page 4 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, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. Help line up the circle folds and avoid gluing across the edges that need to open.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–12 years. Help with cutting curves, lining up the story pieces and joining them. Younger children can colour while an adult assembles the craft. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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