Parable Of The Sower Farmer Sowing Seed Coloring Page for Kids

Last Thursday, my 7-year-old colored a page showing the farmer sowing seeds. It sparked a great discussion about how some seeds fell on good soil, just like in the parable of the sower. With 6 images to color, these free printable pages are perfect for a Sunday school lesson or home activity.

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About this Bible story

In the parable of the sower, Jesus tells a story about a farmer who sows seeds on different types of soil. Some seeds grow strong, while others do not. This teaches us how important it is to have good soil for the seeds to grow, just like in our hearts. This story is found in Matthew 13:8.

Still other seed fell on good soil.

Matthew 13:8 (NIV)

How to Use These Coloring Pages

While coloring, ask the kids, 'What kind of soil do you want to be like?' Highlight how the seeds grow best in good soil, just like our faith grows when we listen and follow Jesus. Use colored pencils and plan to spend about 30 minutes on this activity. You might even follow up with a gardening project to reinforce the lesson!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Parable Of Sower Farmer Sowing Seed coloring pages free for our Sunday school class?+

Yes, these pages are completely free! There's no signup required, just download the PDF and print as many copies as you need for your Sunday school class. They’re great for hands-on learning.

How can I explain the sower story while my class colors?+

While the kids color, ask them how they think the seeds felt when they landed on different types of soil. This can lead to a discussion about how we can be like good soil for Jesus' teachings.

What Bible verse pairs with this coloring page?+

You can connect this activity to Matthew 13:8, where Jesus talks about how the seeds that fell on good soil produced a crop. This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss how we can nurture our faith.

More about these Bible coloring pages

“Still other seed fell on good soil” (Matthew 13:8), and that’s what we want to focus on with the kids! My son, who’s 9, got really excited about this parable of the sower farmer sowing seed coloring page. He noticed how different the soil looked in each section of the page. I loved watching him ask questions about how the seeds grow. We talked about how we can be good soil for God's word in our lives. Each of the 6 images illustrates parts of the story, like the farmer and the different types of soil. Coloring while discussing this story helps kids make connections and understand the lesson better. My daughter, at 5, enjoyed picking bright colors for the seeds and soil, making the story come alive for her. These pages are fantastic for reinforcing the message!