This Zacchaeus coloring page is perfect for kids of all ages! I will show you how to use this free printable Zacchaeus coloring sheet in a variety of ways to teach this Biblical story. In addition, these coloring sheets can be a great tool for encouraging meaningful discussion with kids regarding the meaning behind the story of Zacchaeus and his encounter with the Messiah.
Zacchaeus Coloring Page
The story of Zacchaeus is found in Luke 19:1-10. This account is popular with children because it shows how Zacchaeus took on a child-like faith when he realized his life was not pleasing to God. His heart was changed and he had a strong desire to make things right with those he had wronged.
I remember learning about Zacchaeus in Sunday School as a child. And I loved singing the song, “Zacchaeus was a wee little man. . .” As a child, I thought Zacchaeus was only a couple of inches tall! I mean, that’s what “wee” means, right? It’s funny to look back on our childhood and remember how we interpreted songs and stories at a young age.
Zacchaeus Coloring Sheet
This Zacchaeus coloring page is just one of the many resources for training your children in righteousness that you can find on the Shema Culture blog. My kids love fun Bible activities such as the Fruit of the Spirit Matching Game, the 10 Plagues Bingo, and the Bible Scavenger Hunt. All the Bible activities on the blog are fun and engaging for kids! As a former preschool teacher, I know firsthand that interactive learning is learning that sticks!
I invite you to browse the Shema Culture blog for ideas you can use with your child or students. Each Bible craft, game, and activity was designed to be easy to implement and to require minimal supplies. Often, confusing activities that call for too many (and sometimes expensive) supplies create a barrier to moms and teachers leading their children and students in fun Bible activities. The Bible activities on the Shema Culture blog require just a few simple materials you probably already have around your home. In addition, many of the activities come with free printables you can open, print, and make or do on the spot. Look around the blog or click the images below to discover more fun ways to teach your kid about God’s Truth.
Creative Ways to Use Zacchaeus Coloring Sheets
Using a Zacchaeus coloring page creatively with kids can be fun and educational. Here are some ideas to make this coloring page come alive:
Storytelling and Role-Playing
After coloring the page, encourage your child to retell the story of Zacchaeus. They can use their colored pages as visual aids while narrating the story. If you are working with more than one child, assign roles to different children to act out key scenes from the story.
Interactive Bible Lesson
Use the coloring page as a starting point for a Bible lesson. Discuss the story of Zacchaeus, emphasizing themes such as repentance, forgiveness, and Jesus’/Yeshua’s love for everyone. Ask questions based on the story to engage the children in conversation.
Get Crafty
Cut out the colored Zacchaeus and Jesus/Yeshua figures and use them to create a diorama of the scene. You can also craft a tree from paper or other household materials and place Zacchaeus in the tree. An empty paper towel tube and green tissue paper work well for this! This hands-on approach helps children visualize the story.
Memory Verse
Encourage your child to memorize one or both of the Bible verses on the Zacchaeus coloring pages.
Discussion on Character Traits
Discuss with your child the character traits of Zacchaeus before and after meeting Jesus/Yeshua. Ask your child to think about how he or she can show similar traits in their own life, such as generosity and repentance.
Coloring Contest
If you are working with a group of children, organize a coloring contest based on the Zacchaeus coloring page. Provide small prizes for categories like “Most Creative,” “Best Use of Colors,” or “Most Accurate to the Story.”
Community Outreach
Once the coloring pages are completed, consider using them as part of a community outreach project. Distribute them to elderly members of your congregation or community, along with a brief explanation of the story of Zacchaeus.
Prayer and Reflection
Pray with your child and focus on the themes of the Zacchaeus story, such as forgiveness, transformation, and reaching out to others. Encourage your child to reflect on how they can apply these lessons to their life.
These activities make the Zacchaeus story come alive for children and help them understand important spiritual lessons through creative expression.
Free Zacchaeus Coloring Sheet
Coloring pages are one of my favorite tools for promoting discussion with my children. This Zacchaeus coloring page can help you talk about the story of Zacchaeus. In addition, you can use the conversation to help your child understand how they can be like Zacchaeus and turn from wrong things and make things right when they hurt others.
Printable Zacchaeus Coloring Sheet Discussion Questions
Here are some discussion questions for kids regarding the story of Zacchaeus:
Who was Zacchaeus? Encourage the children to describe who Zacchaeus was based on the story (a tax collector, short in stature, etc.).
Why did Zacchaeus want to see Jesus/Yeshua?
Discuss the curiosity or interest Zacchaeus had in seeing Jesus/Yeshua. What might have made him want to see Jesus/Yeshua?
How did Zacchaeus overcome obstacles to see Jesus/Yeshua?
Talk about how Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus/Yeshua because he was short. What obstacles have you faced when you wanted to learn about Jesus?
What did Jesus/Yeshua say to Zacchaeus?
Discuss Jesus’/Yeshua’s words to Zacchaeus when He saw him in the tree. What did Jesus/Yeshua invite Himself to do? Why was this surprising?
How did Zacchaeus respond to Jesus/Yeshua?
Explore Zacchaeus’ reaction to Jesus’/Yeshua’s invitation to come to his house. Why do you think Zacchaeus was so happy?
What did Zacchaeus decide to do after meeting Jesus/Yeshua?
Discuss how Zacchaeus decided to give back the money he had taken wrongly. Why do you think Zacchaeus wanted to do that?
What can we learn from Zacchaeus’ story?
Encourage your child to think about the lessons from Zacchaeus’ story, such as Jesus’/Yeshua’s love for everyone, the importance of repentance, and how meeting Jesus/Yeshua can change our lives.
How can we be like Zacchaeus today?
Discuss ways children can show kindness and change their behavior to be more like Zacchaeus after meeting Jesu/Yeshua.
These questions can help facilitate a meaningful discussion about the story of Zacchaeus and its relevance to children’s lives today.
Free Printable Pictures of Zacchaeus
The story of Zacchaeus and his encounter with the Messiah has a special message for everyone. We must all learn to repent and make things right. What a wonderful lesson to teach our children (and remind ourselves). You can get your free printable Zacchaeus coloring page by clicking the button below. I pray that this Zacchaeus printable is a blessing to you and your child!
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