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    The Wise and Foolish Builders Coloring Page

    Free printable Wise and Foolish Builders coloring page — house on the rock and house on the sand with the KJV verse.

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    About this printable

    Two little houses side by side: one built firmly on solid rock with sun above, the other leaning on sandy ground with rain clouds — the parable from Matthew 7. Children love the contrast — a built-in compare-and-color page. Use it for a lesson on hearing and doing what Jesus says, or for a Sunday school song week (the wise man built his house upon the rock).

    What's inside

    • One full-page coloring scene of the wise and foolish builders
    • KJV verse caption (Matthew 7:24)
    • 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 Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7) 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 (Matthew 7:24) 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)

    "Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock."
    Matthew 7:24

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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 Matthew 7:24 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 Matthew 7 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.