Pharisee And Tax Collector Coloring Page Sunday School
Last Sunday, my class colored scenes from the Pharisee and Tax Collector story. Each page captures key moments, like the Pharisee praying proudly and the tax collector’s humble plea. This free printable set, with 6 images, is perfect for reinforcing our lesson on humility in Sunday school.
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Pharisee Praying in the Temple
A Pharisee in ornate robes stands proudly, praying with hands raised in the temple, surrounded by ancient stone columns and scrolls.
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Tax Collector Praying
A humble tax collector kneels with head bowed, praying earnestly in a simple robe, with coins scattered around him.
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Contrast Between Prayers
The Pharisee and Tax Collector are shown in contrasting postures, with the Pharisee standing tall and the Tax Collector on his knees, framed by temple architecture.
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Jesus Teaching the Crowd
Jesus stands teaching a diverse crowd, pointing towards the Tax Collector, emphasizing humility with his hand raised.
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Crowd Listening to Jesus
A group of people including children and adults listens attentively to Jesus, with expressions of curiosity and wonder in a temple setting.
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Lesson Learned: Humility
The scene depicts Jesus concluding his lesson with a smile, illustrating the moral of humility, surrounded by joyful listeners in the temple.
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About this Bible story
In Luke 18:13, Jesus shares a parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector praying in the temple. The tax collector humbly asks, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' This lesson teaches us about humility and seeking God's forgiveness.
“God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
How to Use These Coloring Pages
While the kids are coloring, ask them, 'What do you think God wants us to learn from the tax collector?' Focus on the moment when he humbly asks for mercy. Make sure to have a variety of coloring supplies ready, like colored pencils and markers, which they love using. This could also lead into a discussion about prayer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Pharisee And Tax Collector coloring pages free for our Sunday school class?+
Yes! These Pharisee And Tax Collector coloring pages are free and require no signup. You can easily download the PDF and print them for personal or classroom use. They fit perfectly in your Sunday school binder for the kids to use during lessons.
What’s a good way to explain the Pharisee and Tax Collector story while my class colors?+
As the kids color, ask them about how the Pharisee feels while praying compared to the tax collector. Discuss why being humble before God is important. You can use simple crayons and let them share their thoughts about the story to encourage engagement.
How can I use this in a Sunday school lesson?+
In your lesson, highlight the importance of humility and prayer. Ask the kids to reflect on what it means to ask for forgiveness. Use the coloring pages to illustrate these concepts as they work through their feelings about the story, reinforcing the lesson's message.
More about these Bible coloring pages
Each page of the Pharisee and Tax Collector coloring page Sunday school set brings the story to life. I particularly love the image of the tax collector, head bowed, asking for mercy—it's such a vivid reminder of humility. Just last week, my five-year-olds were excitedly choosing their crayons, eager to color the contrasting attitudes of the two men. The story from Luke 18:13, where the tax collector says, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner,' resonates with them. It's a powerful moment to discuss. The kids also enjoy coloring the temple setting, helping them visualize the story's context. Incorporating these pages into our lesson can spark meaningful conversations about pride and humility. It’s wonderful for reinforcing the message during our Sunday school class.