Bible door hanger

Writing on the Wall Bible Door Hanger

A printable Bible door hanger based on Writing on the Wall. Children colour and cut the design, then hang it on a door as a reminder of the lesson. Story focus: King Belshazzar holds a great feast. A hand writes on the wall. God shows He rules all kings.

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 Writing on the Wall Door Hanger Colouring Page (Daniel 5)

Your download files

  • Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf: 1 page
  • BelshazzarsFeast_WritingontheWall_Daniel5.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: Daniel 5

Belshazzar holds a feast using vessels taken from Jerusalem’s temple. A hand writes on the wall, and Daniel explains the message as judgment on the king’s pride and misuse of what was sacred.

Main takeaway: Belshazzar is called to account for pride and disrespect.

Before you hang it up

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

Notice the feast, the vessels, the writing and Daniel’s explanation. Discuss responsibility for how we treat what belongs to others and what they hold sacred.

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 did the king use at his feast?
  • Why was he frightened by the writing?
  • How can we show respect for things others regard as important?

Common questions

What files are included in this download?

The download contains 2 PDFs with 2 pages in total: Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf (1 page); BelshazzarsFeast_WritingontheWall_Daniel5.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 Daniel 5.

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. BelshazzarsFeast_WritingontheWall_Daniel5.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.

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