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    The Good Shepherd Coloring Page

    Free printable Good Shepherd coloring page — a fluffy little lamb, the shepherd's crook, and the KJV verse from John 10:11.

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    About this printable

    A peaceful hillside scene built around a fluffy little lamb and the shepherd's crook and lantern. Three sheep graze on the green hills beyond, and a stream runs through the meadow. The KJV verse from John 10:11 anchors the page. The lamb is the friendliest character in any coloring set — children gravitate to it immediately. Use it for a Psalm 23 lesson, a John 10 'I am' study, or any lesson on Jesus' care for those who follow Him.

    What's inside

    • One full-page coloring scene of the good shepherd
    • KJV verse caption (John 10:11)
    • Bold thick outlines suitable for crayons, markers, or colored pencils
    • US Letter size (8.5 × 11 in) — also prints on A4 with 'fit to page'
    • Suggested for ages 3–10
    • Free to print for home, classroom, church, and ministry use

    Why this printable matters

    The The Good Shepherd (John 10 / Psalm 23) is one of the stories children remember for life. A coloring page gives them ten quiet minutes to sit with it — to handle each part of the scene with their own crayon, to ask the small questions that lead to bigger ones, and to take something home that anchors the lesson on the fridge for a week. That is the simple goal of this printable: turn a Bible story into a memory that lives in their hands as well as their head. Print a stack for your Sunday school classroom, slip one into a children's church bulletin, or use it on a quiet Sunday afternoon at home. The KJV verse at the bottom of the page (John 10:11) gives parents and teachers a natural prompt for conversation while the coloring is happening — read it aloud once before the crayons come out, and again when the page is done.

    Verses featured in this PDF (KJV)

    "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep."
    — John 10:11

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    How to use this printable

    1. 1

      Print on regular paper

      Standard 20 lb printer paper works perfectly for crayons and colored pencils. For markers, choose 28 lb or heavier so the ink doesn't bleed through.

    2. 2

      Read the verse aloud first

      Before the crayons come out, read John 10:11 once together. It takes ten seconds and frames the whole activity.

    3. 3

      Ask one question while they color

      Pick a single, simple question tied to the scene — 'who was brave in this story?', 'what is God promising here?' — and let the answers come at the pace of the page.

    4. 4

      Display the finished page

      Fridge, classroom wall, children's-church bulletin board. A coloring page on display becomes a week-long reminder of the lesson.

    5. 5

      Print a stack for class

      Sunday school teachers and VBS leaders are welcome to print as many copies as needed. No watermark, no permission required.

    6. 6

      Pair with the matching story

      Read the full story from John 10 / Psalm 23 after the page is finished, or before — whichever holds your class's attention best.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this coloring page really free?

    Yes — completely free to download, print, share, and gift. No signup required, no watermark, and you may print as many copies as your church, school, or ministry needs.

    What ages is it for?

    Ages 3–10. The bold outlines are friendly for very young children, and older kids can add their own background details and shading.

    What translation is the verse?

    The verse caption uses the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.

    What paper and ink should I use?

    Standard 20 lb printer paper is fine for crayons and colored pencils. For markers, 28 lb or heavier paper prevents bleed-through.

    Can I use this in Sunday school or VBS?

    Yes — that's exactly what it's for. Pastors, Sunday school teachers, children's ministry leaders, homeschool parents, and VBS volunteers are warmly encouraged to print as many copies as needed.

    Are there other Bible coloring pages?

    Yes — visit our /printables/coloring hub to browse all available scenes.

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