Empty Tomb Stone Rolled Away Coloring Page for Sunday School
Last Sunday, my class of third graders laughed and gasped as we discussed the empty tomb. The 'stone rolled away' scene is depicted in 6 engaging images, perfect for our Easter lesson. This free printable will help bring the story to life during our art time.
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Women at the Tomb
Three women in ancient robes approaching the open tomb with a large rolled-away stone beside them and oil lamps in hand.
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Angel at the Tomb
An angel sitting on the rolled-away stone, speaking to the amazed women in front of the open tomb, surrounded by flowers.
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Inside the Tomb
Inside the empty tomb with burial cloths lying on the stone slab, light streaming through the entrance, and the women looking inside, surprised.
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Jesus Appears to Women
Jesus appearing to the women outside the tomb, smiling and wearing a flowing robe, while they express joy and surprise.
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Women Running to Share
The women joyfully running away from the tomb to share the news of Jesus’ resurrection, with the tomb and stone in the background.
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Disciples Hearing the News
Disciples gathered in a room, surprised and joyful as the women tell them about the empty tomb and Jesus’ resurrection.
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About this Bible story
The Empty Tomb story tells about the joyous moment when the stone was rolled away. An angel told the women, 'He is not here; he has risen.' (Matthew 28:6) This event marks the resurrection of Jesus, a key part of our Easter celebrations.
“He is not here; he has risen.”
How to Use These Coloring Pages
While the kids color, ask them, 'What does it mean to you that Jesus rose from the dead?' Highlight the moment when the angel appears and tells the women about Jesus' resurrection. Prepare some colored pencils or markers for them to use, and consider extending the lesson with a related craft about new life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Empty Tomb Stone Rolled Away coloring pages free for our Sunday school class?+
Yes, these coloring pages are completely free! You can easily download the PDF without any signup required. They’re perfect for personal or classroom use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need for your Sunday school class.
How can I explain the empty tomb story while my class colors?+
As your class colors, share how the stone was rolled away and what that meant for Jesus' followers. You could ask them to think about how they would feel if they were there. Use bright colors to represent the joy of the resurrection!
What Bible verse pairs with this coloring page?+
This coloring page pairs beautifully with Matthew 28:6, where the angel says, 'He is not here; he has risen.' It’s a wonderful opportunity to discuss the significance of Jesus' resurrection and how it brings hope to our lives.
More about these coloring pages
During our Easter lesson, I noticed how excited my eight-year-old students were to learn about the empty tomb. The moment when the angel announces, 'He is not here; he has risen.' (Matthew 28:6) truly lights up their faces. This coloring page features six images that illustrate the stone being rolled away, the angel, and the joyful women who discovered the empty tomb. Each image captures the essence of hope and new life. I keep a printed copy in my binder for easy access, and the kids love to color while discussing how Jesus' resurrection changes everything. It's a great way to reinforce the story and spark questions about faith.