Bible story bookmarks

Moses and the Burning Bush Bible Story Colouring Bookmarks for Kids

A printable Bible story bookmark set based on Moses and the Burning Bush. Children colour and cut the bookmarks, using the scenes to retell the story and mark a reading place. Story focus: Moses sees a bush on fire but not burning up. God calls, “Moses, Moses!” God sends Moses to free His people from Egypt.

Suggested ages
5–10 years
Activity time
25–40 min
Difficulty
Easy

English

Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.

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What’s included

  • Moses tending sheep
  • The burning bush appears
  • God speaks to Moses
  • Moses accepts God’s mission
  • Simple outlines for easy colouring
  • Printable PDF: Instant Download
  • Includes: 1 printable A4 page with 4 bookmarks

Your download files

  • MosesandtheBurningBush.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

Straight trimming and picture-based retelling make this one of the simpler paper formats.

Prepare the cut bookmarks if needed and read the story captions together.

What you’ll need

Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. A laminator is optional for durability.

Time & preparation

One set of four story bookmarks, including colouring and cutting. 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 tips

The story behind the craft

Bible passage: Exodus 3:1–15

Moses sees a bush burning without being consumed. God calls him by name, hears the suffering of the Israelites and sends Moses to Pharaoh, promising to be with him.

Main takeaway: God hears suffering and calls Moses to help bring freedom.

While you colour the bookmarks

Follow the scenes: Moses tending sheep; The burning bush appears; God speaks to Moses; Moses accepts God’s mission.

Use the separate bookmark pictures to retell the account and connect each one with the moment it represents.

Pause at the bush, God’s call and Moses’ questions. Compare Moses’ fear with God’s promise to be with him.

Younger learners can arrange the scenes with an adult. Older learners can choose a bookmark, locate the corresponding passage and explain its place in the wider story.

Questions to explore

  • What was unusual about the bush?
  • What did Moses worry about?
  • How might support help someone do a difficult good thing?

Common questions

What files are included in this download?

The download is a 1-page PDF: MosesandtheBurningBush.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.

How many bookmarks can I make?

The activity page contains four illustrated bookmark designs. Colour them while the sheet is flat, cut them apart and use the pictures to retell the account. Keep them separately as reading markers or arrange them in story order. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Exodus 3:1–15.

Which pages should I print, and at what size?

The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. MosesandtheBurningBush.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?

Printer paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. Lamination is optional; finish the colouring before laminating.

What help might children need with this activity?

Suggested ages: 5–10 years. Prepare the cut bookmarks if needed and read the story captions together. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.

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