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Bible colouring pages
Paul in Athens Bible Colouring Pages
5.0 out of 54 reviewsA printable Bible colouring pack based on Paul in Athens. Children colour the illustrations and use the pictures as prompts for Bible discussion. Story focus: Paul sees people worshiping many idols. Some laugh, but others listen. Many believe in Jesus.
- Suggested ages
- 5–12 years
- Activity time
- 60–120 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
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 colouring designs based on Paul in Athens
- 6 Paul in Athens Bible Craft Colouring Sheets (PDF)
- Scripture references named in the listing: Acts 17
Your download files
- 3_PaulTeachesinAthens_Acts17.pdf: 6 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
The reviewed multi-page packs have detailed scenes and printed story or verse text, rather than only large preschool shapes.
Select a picture to suit the child and read any text aloud. Younger children can colour larger areas without completing every small detail.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons. No cutting or gluing is assumed for a colouring sheet.
Time & preparation
Whole six-page colouring pack. Estimate 10–20 minutes per page; pages can be split across lessons.
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: Acts 17:16–34
In Athens Paul speaks with people in the marketplace and before the Areopagus. He starts from what they know, speaks of God as creator and calls them to respond to the risen Jesus; listeners react differently.
Main takeaway: Paul shares his message by paying attention to his listeners and their questions.
While you colour
Choose one illustration and read the part of the passage it represents.
Notice the altar, Paul’s explanation and the mixed responses. Practise respectful discussion rather than mocking another person’s beliefs.
With younger learners, name the visible people and actions together. Older learners can compare the picture with the passage and distinguish the text from an illustrator’s added details.
Questions to explore
- What did Paul notice in Athens?
- How did he connect with his listeners?
- How can we explain a belief while listening respectfully to someone else?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 6-page PDF: 3_PaulTeachesinAthens_Acts17.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Do I need to make a model?
These are six separate illustrated colouring sheets. Choose a scene to colour and discuss, or use the sheets over several sessions. They are flat pages, so no cutting or assembly is required. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Acts 17:16–34.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. 3_PaulTeachesinAthens_Acts17.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.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Ordinary printer paper and colouring pencils or crayons. Choose one sheet at a time rather than expecting children to finish all six in one sitting.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 5–12 years. Select a picture to suit the child and read any text aloud. Younger children can colour larger areas without completing every small detail. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
Reviews
5.0 out of 54 reviews
Paula
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Just what I needed! Wonderful! Thanks
Jeannie
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Makes a great story book for the kids!
Margie
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Perfect for my bible class
