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Bible comic colouring page
Paul Teaches in Athens Bible Comic Colouring Page
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable Bible comic colouring page based on Paul Teaches in Athens. Children colour the panels and read or listen to the captions to follow the story. Story focus: Paul sees people worshiping many idols. Some laugh, but others listen. Many believe in Jesus.
- Suggested ages
- 7–12 years
- Activity time
- 15–25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$3.95 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- 1 A4-size printable PDF
- Comic-style Bible story layout
- Black and white line art (easy to photocopy)
- Clear captions for young readers
- A4 size (ready to print)
Your download files
- PaulTeachesinAthens_Acts17.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
Following several illustrated panels and reading speech or story text adds a literacy demand to the colouring.
Read panels aloud and help children follow their order. Check the story and wording before using it with younger children.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons. An adult reader may be helpful for younger children.
Time & preparation
One comic page, including colouring. Shared reading and discussion are 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: 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 the panels
Read the panels in order, pausing at a change in a character’s action or understanding.
Notice the altar, Paul’s explanation and the mixed responses. Practise respectful discussion rather than mocking another person’s beliefs.
Younger learners can describe an action in one panel. Older learners can compare a caption with its Bible passage and discuss what a short comic leaves out.
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 1-page PDF: PaulTeachesinAthens_Acts17.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Is this a comic to read or a colouring sheet?
It combines both on one page: outlined comic panels with story captions. Read the panels in sequence, then colour and talk about the illustrated moments. It is a flat printable, with no paper mechanism to assemble. Printed captions include “Paul speaks in the synagogue and the marketplace about Jesus” and “Paul arrives in Athens and sees the city full of idols”.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. PaulTeachesinAthens_Acts17.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 and colouring pencils or crayons. An adult can read the captions and help children follow the order of the panels.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–12 years. Read panels aloud and help children follow their order. Check the story and wording before using it with younger children. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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