Noah's Ark Dove With Olive Branch Coloring Page for Sunday School

Last Sunday during craft time, my third graders loved coloring the Noah's Ark Dove With Olive Branch pages. This set includes six vibrant images depicting the dove carrying an olive branch, perfect for reinforcing the Noah's Ark story. It's a free printable that fits beautifully into our Sunday school lesson.

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About this Bible story

In Genesis 6:22, we learn about Noah's obedience: 'Noah did everything just as God commanded him.' The story of Noah's Ark teaches children about faith and God's promises. After the flood, Noah sends a dove to find dry land, leading to the olive branch's discovery, symbolizing hope.

β€œNoah did everything just as God commanded him.”

β€” Genesis 6:22 (NIV)

Genesis 6:22 β€” Multiple Translations

NIV

New International Version

β€œNoah did everything just as God commanded him.”

ESV

English Standard Version

β€œNoah did this; he did all that God commanded him.”

KJV

King James Version

β€œThus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.”

NLT

New Living Translation

β€œSo Noah did everything exactly as God had commanded him.”

Translations: NIV (Biblica), ESV (Crossway), KJV (public domain), NLT (Tyndale), Reina-Valera 1960 (public domain), Almeida (public domain), Luther Bibel 2017 (Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft), Bible Louis Segond (public domain), Biblia TysiΔ…clecia (Pallottinum), Herziene Statenvertaling.

How to Use These Coloring Pages

While your class colors the Noah's Ark pages, ask them what they think the olive branch symbolizes. Highlight the moment when Noah sent the dove out, reminding kids that it showed his faith in God's promise. This activity works great as a follow-up to your lesson, and it only takes about 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Noah's Ark Dove With Olive Branch coloring pages free for our Sunday school class?+

Yes, these coloring pages are free to download and require no signup. You can easily print them as a PDF for personal or classroom use. They’re great for any Sunday school setting, and I keep a few copies in my classroom binder for easy access.

What should I discuss with my class while they color the Noah's Ark pages?+

While the kids color, you can ask them why the dove is significant in Noah's story. Discuss how the olive branch represents hope and new beginnings. This can lead to a conversation about trusting God and His promises, which ties back to the Bible lesson.

How can I use this in a Sunday school lesson?+

You can incorporate these coloring pages into your lesson on Noah's Ark by discussing the importance of obedience and faith. Reference Genesis 6:22, emphasizing how Noah followed God's commands despite challenges. Coloring can help reinforce the story and make it more memorable for the kids.

More about these Bible coloring pages

Last Wednesday, while preparing for my Sunday school class, I set out the Noah's Ark Dove With Olive Branch coloring pages. The children were excited to see the dove with the olive branch, a symbol of hope after the flood. I encouraged my 8-year-olds to think about the moment when Noah sent the dove to check for dry land, and how it must have felt to see it return with the branch. The lesson from Genesis 6:22, 'Noah did everything just as God commanded him,' highlights obedience and trust in God. Each of the six pages features detailed images that will engage kids during our lesson. After coloring, I plan to have them share what they learned about God's promises and how they can trust Him. These pages make our lessons memorable and interactive, helping the kids connect with the Bible story.