Bible story bookmarks

Peter Denies Jesus Bible Story Colouring Bookmarks

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A printable Bible story bookmark set based on Peter Denies Jesus. Children colour and cut the bookmarks, using the scenes to retell the story and mark a reading place. Story focus: Peter follows while Jesus is arrested. Peter says no three times. Peter weeps, but Jesus forgives.

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

  • Peter follows Jesus after His arrest
  • People recognize Peter
  • Peter denies Jesus three times
  • The rooster crows and Peter weeps
  • Easy-color illustrations
  • Printable PDF: Instant Download
  • Includes: 1 printable A4 page with 4 bookmarks

Your download files

  • PeterDeniesJesus.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: Luke 22:54–62

Peter follows after Jesus’ arrest but denies knowing him three times. When the rooster crows, Peter remembers Jesus’ warning and weeps.

Main takeaway: Peter’s failure shows the cost of fear and the need for honesty and restoration.

While you colour the bookmarks

Follow the scenes: Peter follows Jesus after His arrest; People recognize Peter; Peter denies Jesus three times; The rooster crows and Peter weeps.

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

Follow the three denials and the rooster’s crow. If discussing Peter’s later restoration, turn separately to John 21 rather than placing it in the courtyard scene.

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 Peter afraid to admit?
  • What did the rooster remind him of?
  • What helps someone admit a mistake and seek to put it right?

Common questions

What files are included in this download?

The download is a 1-page PDF: PeterDeniesJesus.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 Luke 22:54–62.

Which pages should I print, and at what size?

The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. PeterDeniesJesus.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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