Cleansing the Temple Coloring Page for Kids
Last Tuesday during art time, my 7-year-old felt inspired by the cleansing the temple story. This coloring page features 6 images showing Jesus cleansing the temple and is perfect for a Sunday school lesson. Download this free printable today!
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Jesus Entering the Temple
Jesus walks into the temple, looking determined, with curious children and merchants in the background.
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Jesus Turning Over Tables
Jesus flips over the money tables, while startled merchants react in shock around him.
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Merchants in Shock
Merchants express shock and confusion as they watch Jesus act boldly in the temple.
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Jesus Reprimanding the Merchants
Jesus points and speaks firmly to the merchants, conveying his message clearly.
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Children Listening to Jesus
Curious children gather around, listening closely to Jesus as he teaches about respect for the temple.
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Temple Cleansed
The temple looks peaceful again as Jesus stands proudly with the joyful children around him.
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About this Bible story
In John 2:16, Jesus got very upset when He saw people buying and selling in the temple. He said, 'Get these out of here!' as He cleansed the temple, reminding everyone that it should be a house of worship.
“Get these out of here!”
How to Use These Coloring Pages
While kids are coloring, ask them, 'Why do you think Jesus was angry in the temple?' Highlight the moment when He said, 'Get these out of here!' to emphasize the importance of reverence. Use colored pencils for easy cleanup and plan for about 30 minutes of coloring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Cleansing Temple coloring pages free for our Sunday school class?+
Yes! These coloring pages are free to download, and no signup is required. You can use them for personal or classroom activities, making them perfect for your Sunday school lessons.
What can I discuss with my kids while they color the Cleansing Temple pages?+
You can ask them why Jesus was upset and what it means to keep a place of worship respectful. This can lead to a great discussion about our own behaviors in church and at home while they color.
How can I use this in a Sunday school lesson?+
These coloring pages can be a great kickoff to your lesson on Jesus' cleansing of the temple. Discuss how it's important to keep our hearts and places of worship pure while the kids color. It keeps them engaged with the story.
More about these Bible coloring pages
Hearing Jesus shout, 'Get these out of here!' (John 2:16) always makes my kids pay attention. Last week, my 9-year-old colored a page while we discussed how important it is to keep our hearts and churches pure. The images show Jesus turning over tables and driving out the merchants, which really sparked a conversation about respect for God’s house. I love how the illustrations engage them! We used colored pencils and spent a good hour talking about why Jesus was so passionate about the temple. It’s a great way to tie in a Bible lesson with creativity. If you’re planning a Sunday school class, these coloring pages can help set the stage for teaching about reverence in worship.