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The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Coloring Pages

A seasonal and church-year pathway covering the central Nativity, Holy Week, crucifixion, and resurrection accounts.

Printable scenes

Choose a Bible story and print the version that fits your group.

Magi from the east follow a star toward the place where Jesus is and rejoice when the star rests over the house.

Following the Star to Jesus

Matthew 2:1-12

Joseph receives a warning from an angel of the Lord in a dream to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt for the child’s protection.

A Dream Warning

Matthew 2:13-23

Child-friendly Bible illustration concept of Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger in Bethlehem.

Jesus Is Born

Luke 2:1-20

Jesus approaches Jerusalem as a crowd welcomes him by spreading cloaks and branches from trees across the road and praising him as the Son of David.

A Joyful Welcome on the Road

Matthew 21:1-11

Peter and John follow an unnamed man carrying a jar of water to a furnished upper room where they prepare the Passover meal at a table.

Preparing the Passover Meal

Luke 22:7-23

Jesus walking ahead of Simon of Cyrene as Simon carries the cross behind him on the road from Jerusalem, shown symbolically and without graphic details.

Simon Helps Carry the Cross

Luke 23:26-49

Jesus reaches toward the high priest’s unnamed servant while nearby disciples lower a sword, illustrating Luke 22:49–51.

Jesus Stops Violence and Heals

Luke 22:47–23:25

Cleopas and the unnamed second disciple traveling along the road from Jerusalem toward Emmaus, with distant Jerusalem visible.

Two Disciples Travel Toward Emmaus

Luke 24:13-35

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary stand near the sealed stone at Jesus’ tomb at dawn after the Sabbath, as described in Matthew 28:1.

The Women Visit the Tomb

Matthew 28:1-20

Shepherds guard their flock at night in the fields as an angel of the Lord appears and announces the joyful news of the Savior’s birth.

Do Not Be Afraid

Luke 2:1-20

Magi from the east bow before Jesus, who is with Mary his mother inside a house, while gold, frankincense, and myrrh are presented.

The Magi Worship Jesus

Matthew 2:1-12

Joseph, Mary, and Jesus departing together at night for Egypt, as described in Matthew 2:14.

Leaving for Egypt at Night

Matthew 2:13-23

Jesus sharing the Passover meal with the apostles at a table, based on Luke 22:14-16.

Jesus Shares the Passover

Luke 22:7-23

Jesus near a donkey and its colt while two unnamed disciples place cloaks on the animals, based on Matthew 21:6–7.

The Disciples Prepare the Animals

Matthew 21:1-11

Jesus speaks to mourning women of Jerusalem as a crowd follows along the road to crucifixion.

Jesus Speaks to the Mourning Women

Luke 23:26-49

Jesus standing before Pilate while the assembly and specific accusers present the recorded accusations from Luke 23:1–5.

Jesus Before Pilate

Luke 22:47–23:25

Jesus walking beside Cleopas and the unnamed second disciple on the road to Emmaus, as described in Luke 24:15-18.

Jesus Walks Beside the Disciples

Luke 24:13-35

An angel of the Lord rolls back the large stone at Jesus’ tomb while guards tremble nearby, based on Matthew 28:2-4.

The Angel and the Stone

Matthew 28:1-20

An angel of the Lord and a multitude of the heavenly host praise God above shepherds in the fields during the announcement of Jesus’ birth.

Glory and Peace

Luke 2:1-20

Magi from the east present gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus in a house while Mary, Jesus’s mother, stands nearby.

Treasures for the Child

Matthew 2:1-12

Mary, Joseph, and Jesus together in a quiet Egyptian setting, representing their protected stay in Egypt until Herod dies.

Safe in Egypt

Matthew 2:13-23

Jesus sending two unnamed disciples along a path toward a nearby village to bring a donkey and its colt near Bethphage and the Mount of Olives.

Jesus Sends Two Disciples

Matthew 21:1-11

Jesus gives thanks for a cup and tells the apostles to divide it among themselves during the Passover meal, as described in Luke 22:17–18.

The Cup Shared Among Them

Luke 22:7-23

Symbolic scene of Jesus at the center of three crosses at the place called The Skull, with two unnamed criminals on either side.

The Place Called The Skull

Luke 23:26-49

Peter sitting near a courtyard fire at the high priest’s house while Jesus looks toward him after Peter’s third denial, based on Luke 22:54–62.

Peter Remembers and Weeps

Luke 22:47–23:25

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary at Jesus’ open tomb as an angel announces that Jesus has risen and tells them to inform the disciples to go to Galilee.

The Angel Announces Jesus Is Risen

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus walks with Cleopas and the unnamed second disciple on the road to Emmaus as they explain the reported events in Jerusalem, including Jesus’ crucifixion and the empty tomb.

The Disciples Tell Jesus What They Heard

Luke 24:13-35

Shepherds arriving in Bethlehem to see Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus lying in a manger.

The Shepherds Go Quickly

Luke 2:1-20

Magi from the east arrive in Jerusalem and seek the child born king of the Jews, telling Herod they saw his star and came to worship him.

Seeking the Child Born King

Matthew 2:1-12

A symbolic, non-graphic depiction of Herod the Great issuing an order while parents and mourners grieve in Bethlehem.

A City in Mourning

Matthew 2:13-23

Jesus gives thanks, breaks bread, and gives it to the apostles at the Passover table, telling them to remember him.

Bread to Remember Jesus

Luke 22:7-23

Coloring page concept of Jesus arriving humbly near Jerusalem with a donkey and its colt, alongside a scroll representing the prophetic message about the King’s coming.

The Humble King Comes

Matthew 21:1-11

A reverent symbolic scene of Jesus praying near the cross at The Skull while those responsible for the crucifixion are present.

Jesus Prays for Forgiveness

Luke 23:26-49

Jesus standing quietly before Herod Antipas while chief priests and scribes accuse him and soldiers place splendid clothing on him, based on Luke 23:6–12.

Jesus Stands Silent Before Herod

Luke 22:47–23:25

Illustration concept of Jesus meeting Mary Magdalene and the other Mary near the tomb after his resurrection, greeting them, telling them not to fear, and sending them to share a message.

Jesus Meets the Women

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus walking with Cleopas and the unnamed second disciple on the road to Emmaus while explaining the Scriptures about the Messiah’s suffering and glory.

Jesus Explains the Scriptures

Luke 24:13-35

Mary reflects while shepherds share what they were told about Jesus with listeners and leave praising God.

Mary Reflects and Shepherds Praise

Luke 2:1-20

Herod the king asks the chief priests and scribes in Jerusalem where the Christ is to be born, and they answer Bethlehem in Judea.

The Answer About Bethlehem

Matthew 2:1-12

Joseph receives an angel’s message in a dream in Egypt to take Jesus and Mary back to Israel because those seeking the child’s life are dead.

The Return Is Safe

Matthew 2:13-23

Jesus entering Jerusalem as people ask who he is, while other crowd members identify him as the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.

Who Is He?

Matthew 21:1-11

Jesus holding a cup at the table with the apostles after the Passover meal, as they respond to his words about the new covenant and an unnamed betrayer.

The Cup and Troubled Questions

Luke 22:7-23

Jesus on the cross with a written notice above him identifying him as the King of the Jews, while rulers, soldiers, and one criminal mock him.

The Notice Above Jesus

Luke 23:26-49

Pilate addresses the chief priests, rulers, and people while Jesus stands nearby, representing Luke 23:13–17 and Pilate’s statement that no guilt was found in Jesus.

Pilate Says Jesus Is Not Guilty

Luke 22:47–23:25

The guards report to the chief priests and elders in Jerusalem, who arrange a false explanation about Jesus’ missing body, as described in Matthew 28:11-15.

The Guards Report to the Leaders

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus, Cleopas, and the unnamed second disciple near Emmaus as Jesus takes, blesses, breaks, and gives them bread.

They Invite Jesus to Stay

Luke 24:13-35

Mary and Joseph traveling together on a simple path from Nazareth in Galilee toward Bethlehem in Judea.

Mary and Joseph Travel to Bethlehem

Luke 2:1-20

Herod the king secretly speaking with Magi from the east and sending them to Bethlehem to search for the child after learning when they saw the star.

Herod Sends Them to Bethlehem

Matthew 2:1-12

Joseph leads Mary and Jesus into Nazareth in Galilee as the family settles there after Joseph is warned in a dream.

A New Home in Nazareth

Matthew 2:13-23

Jesus between two unnamed criminals at the crucifixion, with one asking Jesus to remember him and a peaceful symbolic representation of paradise.

A Promise of Paradise

Luke 23:26-49

Jesus faces Judas Iscariot on the Mount of Olives as Judas approaches with a crowd and identifies Jesus with a kiss.

A Sad Greeting in the Garden

Luke 22:47–23:25

Jesus meeting the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee, as described in Matthew 28:16-17.

The Disciples Meet Jesus in Galilee

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus breaks bread as Cleopas and the unnamed second disciple recognize him, based on Luke 24:31-32.

They Recognize Jesus in the Breaking of Bread

Luke 24:13-35

Joseph and other indistinct townspeople traveling to a town to register under the order of Caesar Augustus, with a simple record-keeping cue.

People Travel to Register

Luke 2:1-20

Magi from the east returning to their country by another way after being warned in a dream not to return to Herod.

Returning by Another Way

Matthew 2:1-12

Symbolic illustration of the land beneath a darkened sky with a simple temple curtain torn in two, representing Luke 23:44–45.

Darkness Covers the Land

Luke 23:26-49

Jesus standing calmly before the council at daybreak as chief priests and elders question him about whether he is the Christ and the Son of God.

The Council Questions Jesus

Luke 22:47–23:25

Jesus with the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee as he commands them to make disciples of all nations, baptize, teach, and trust his promise to be with them always.

Jesus Sends His Disciples

Matthew 28:1-20

Cleopas and the unnamed disciple return from Emmaus to Jerusalem to report to the gathered disciples how Jesus was recognized in the breaking of bread.

The Disciples Return to Jerusalem

Luke 24:13-35

Jesus on the cross at the place called The Skull, with the centurion nearby praising God and declaring Jesus righteous while mourners and Jesus’ followers observe from a distance.

The Centurion Praises God

Luke 23:26-49

Jesus stands before Pilate at Pilate’s headquarters while a specific crowd, chief priests, and rulers call for Barabbas to be released; the scene does not show the crucifixion.

The Crowd’s Demand

Luke 22:47–23:25