Bible door hanger

Unforgiving Servant Bible Door Hanger

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A printable Bible door hanger based on Unforgiving Servant. Children colour and cut the design, then hang it on a door as a reminder of the lesson. Story focus: A king forgives his servant a big debt. The king is upset when he hears. He reminds him to forgive as he was forgiven.

Suggested ages
6–10 years
Activity time
15–25 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

  • 1 Unforgiving Servant Door Hanger Colouring Page (Matthew 18:21–35)

Your download files

  • Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf: 1 page
  • TheUnforgivingServant_Matthew18_21_35.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

The outside shape and door-handle opening need more controlled cutting than a straight bookmark.

Prepare the door-handle opening and help with curved edges. Younger children can colour an adult-prepared hanger.

What you’ll need

Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. An adult may need to cut the handle opening.

Time & preparation

One door hanger, 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: Matthew 18:21–35

A servant is released from an enormous debt but then refuses mercy to someone who owes him much less. When the master hears what happened, he confronts the servant’s failure to pass on mercy.

Main takeaway: Receiving mercy calls for a merciful response towards others.

Before you hang it up

Read the words on the hanger and connect the design with the passage before choosing a place for it.

Compare the two debts and the servant’s very different responses. Discuss forgiveness alongside fair boundaries and putting harm right.

Younger learners can explain the pictured event in their own words. Older learners can choose one idea from the reading to remember when they see the hanger again.

Questions to explore

  • What was the servant first forgiven?
  • How did he treat the other person?
  • What would passing on mercy have looked like?

Common questions

What files are included in this download?

The download contains 2 PDFs with 2 pages in total: Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf (1 page); TheUnforgivingServant_Matthew18_21_35.pdf (1 page). This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.

How do I make the door hanger?

Colour the illustrated hanger, cut around its outline and prepare the handle opening. Use the finished sign to retell the pictured account before hanging it on a suitable door handle. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Matthew 18:21–35.

Which pages should I print, and at what size?

The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf: keep as a shared assembly guide. TheUnforgivingServant_Matthew18_21_35.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?

Paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. An adult should help with the handle opening and tight curves. The hanger is a printable cut-out, not a supplied physical door sign.

What help might children need with this activity?

Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Prepare the door-handle opening and help with curved edges. Younger children can colour an adult-prepared hanger. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.

Reviews

5.0 out of 53 reviews
Cindy
Originally posted on Etsy ↗

It was perfect to find this on Etsy and have it be an download door hanger for the Sunday School Kids to color and hang them in their house. Perfect.
Thank you!!

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