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Bible verse bookmarks
Jonah and the Big Fish Bible Verse Bookmarks
A printable Bible verse bookmark set based on Jonah and the Big Fish. Print and cut the scripture bookmarks for reading, verse practice or sharing. Colour designs where provided. Story focus: God tells Jonah to go preach, but Jonah runs away. Jonah is thrown into the sea. The fish spits Jonah out. Jonah obeys God.
- Suggested ages
- 6–12 years
- Activity time
- 25–40 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$2.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Jonah 1:1: God Calls Jonah
- Jonah 1:3: Jonah Runs Away
- Jonah 1:17: Jonah and the Big Fish
- Jonah 3:5: Nineveh Believes God
- Printable PDF: Digital Download Only
- Designed for colouring, laminating, or gifting
- Includes: 4 printable bookmarks (front & back)
Your download files
- JonahandtheBigFish.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
Straight trimming is simple; understanding and discussing the printed verses is the larger demand.
Prepare the bookmarks if needed and read or discuss each verse together.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons for colour-in designs, scissors. A laminator is optional.
Time & preparation
One standard four-bookmark set, including colouring and cutting. Verse practice 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: Jonah 1–3
Suggested verses to explore: Jonah 1:1, Jonah 1:3, Jonah 1:17
Jonah sails away instead of going to Nineveh. After a storm, he is swallowed by a great fish and prays; when he is released, he goes to Nineveh, where the people respond to God’s warning.
Main takeaway: Jonah is given another opportunity to listen and respond.
While you colour
Read one featured verse aloud and ask learners to connect its meaning with the bookmark picture.
Follow the journey from ship to sea, fish and city. Leave room to discuss the people of Nineveh, rather than ending the lesson with the fish.
Younger learners can name visible details while an adult reads. Older learners can look up the verse and read the sentences around it before explaining its meaning.
Questions to explore
- Where was Jonah meant to go?
- What did he do inside the fish?
- What changed when he finally went to Nineveh?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: JonahandtheBigFish.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Are the picture fronts and verse backs separate?
Yes. The two-page PDF has four picture fronts and four matching verse backs. Colour the fronts, match each picture to its verse and cut the pieces apart. You can glue matching fronts and backs together to make four double-sided bookmarks. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Jonah 1–3. The designs are listed as: Jonah 1:1: God Calls Jonah; Jonah 1:3: Jonah Runs Away; Jonah 1:17: Jonah and the Big Fish; Jonah 3:5: Nineveh Believes God.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. JonahandtheBigFish.pdf: print the pages you want to use 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. Keep matching construction pages at the same scale. Print both pages for the four front-and-back designs. If you choose duplex printing instead of gluing, test your printer’s alignment on scrap paper first.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils, scissors and glue if you join the fronts and backs. Lamination is optional.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–12 years. Prepare the bookmarks if needed and read or discuss each verse together. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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