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Jesus Teaches and Cares Coloring Pages

A topical pathway showing Jesus’ compassion, wisdom, welcome, prayer, service, and call to trust and follow him.

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Jesus speaking with a Samaritan woman beside Jacob’s well, with ordinary well water distinct from the symbolic idea of living water.

The Gift of Living Water

John 4:1-42

Jesus sits with several disciples in a boat as they leave the seashore and begin crossing the sea, with other boats nearby.

Setting Out Across the Sea

Mark 4:35–41

Jesus and a gathered crowd watch as four unnamed friends lower a paralyzed man on a mat through an opened roof.

Friends Bring Their Friend to Jesus

Mark 2:1-12

A Samaritan kneels beside a wounded traveler on the roadside, binding his wounds with bandages while oil and wine containers and the Samaritan’s animal are nearby.

The Samaritan Shows Compassion

Luke 10:25-37

Jesus arrives in a village, and Martha welcomes him into her home, illustrating Luke 10:38.

Martha Welcomes Jesus

Luke 10:38-42

A joyful shepherd carries the found sheep across his shoulders in a simple wilderness setting, illustrating Luke 15:5-6.

The Shepherd Carries the Found Sheep

Luke 15:1-7

Illustration concept of the father seeing his returning younger son, running to embrace and kiss him near the father’s house as the son begins an honest confession.

A Compassionate Welcome

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus kneeling in prayer a little apart from the disciples among the trees of Gethsemane, with a simple cup symbol connected to his prayer.

Jesus Prays in the Garden

Matthew 26:36-46

Jesus kneeling beside a disciple with a basin of water and towel while other disciples sit nearby in a supper setting.

Jesus Serves with a Basin and Towel

John 13:1-20

Jesus speaks respectfully with a Samaritan woman beside Jacob’s well, based on John 4:16–18.

Jesus Knows the Truth

John 4:1-42

Several frightened disciples in a boat as wind and waves beat into it and water begins filling the boat.

The Storm Fills the Boat

Mark 4:35–41

Jesus speaks to a paralyzed man on a mat inside a house beneath an opened roof, while four unnamed people and a crowd listen.

Jesus Speaks Forgiveness

Mark 2:1-12

A Samaritan helps a wounded traveler onto his own animal beside a roadside, with an inn in the distance, illustrating Luke 10:33–35.

A Ride to the Inn

Luke 10:25-37

A shepherd searches the wilderness for one missing sheep while ninety-nine sheep remain together in the background.

The Shepherd Searches for One

Luke 15:1-7

Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet in Martha’s home and listening attentively to Jesus’ teaching.

Mary Listens to Jesus

Luke 10:38-42

The father’s servants bring a robe, ring, and sandals for the returning younger son at the father’s house.

Restored to the Family

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus beside a basin of water as Simon Peter gestures with surprised uncertainty during their recorded exchange about Jesus washing Peter.

Peter Is Surprised by Jesus’ Service

John 13:1-20

Jesus speaking earnestly with Peter and the two unnamed sons of Zebedee in the peaceful Gethsemane garden, asking them to remain and watch with him.

Watch With Me

Matthew 26:36-46

Jesus speaks with the Samaritan woman beside Jacob’s well near Sychar as they discuss worship and the Messiah.

Jesus Reveals Who He Is

John 4:1-42

Jesus, a paralyzed man on a mat, a gathered crowd, and several unnamed scribes with thoughtful expressions inside a crowded house.

The Scribes Wonder

Mark 2:1-12

Jesus asleep on a cushion in the stern of a boat while several disciples approach to wake him, from Mark 4:38.

Jesus Sleeps on a Cushion

Mark 4:35–41

The Good Samaritan tends the wounded traveler inside an inn while the innkeeper stands nearby, with bandages, oil, and wine representing the care described in Luke 10:33–35.

Care at the Inn

Luke 10:25-37

Jesus, Martha, and Mary in Martha’s home: Martha turns to Jesus with concern while Mary sits at Jesus’ feet listening.

Martha Feels Overwhelmed

Luke 10:38-42

A shepherd welcomes friends and neighbors to rejoice with him at home because his lost sheep has been found.

Rejoice With Me

Luke 15:1-7

The younger son from Jesus’ parable choosing to return along a path toward his father’s house.

Choosing to Return

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus prepares to wash one disciple’s feet during a supper setting while other disciples wait nearby; a towel, basin, water, and outer garments are central.

A Circle of Humble Service

John 13:1-20

Jesus gestures for his disciples to sit in Gethsemane while he goes to pray, based on Matthew 26:36.

Jesus and the Disciples in Gethsemane

Matthew 26:36-46

The Samaritan woman leaves her water jar at Jacob’s well and hurries toward the Samaritan city while Jesus and his disciples remain near the well.

She Leaves Her Jar and Tells the City

John 4:1-42

Jesus in a boat speaking to the wind and sea as the storm becomes calm, based on Mark 4:39.

Peace, Be Still

Mark 4:35–41

Jesus addresses scribes in a house while a paralyzed man remains nearby on his mat, representing Mark 2:8-10.

Jesus Explains His Authority

Mark 2:1-12

A Samaritan gives two denarii to an innkeeper for the continued care of the wounded traveler at an inn.

The Samaritan Pays for Care

Luke 10:25-37

Jesus, Martha, and Mary in Martha’s home, with Martha asking Jesus for help while Mary listens nearby.

Martha Asks Jesus for Help

Luke 10:38-42

Jesus speaking to people gathered around Him while a shepherd searches for one lost sheep among one hundred sheep in the wilderness.

Jesus Asks the Shepherd Question

Luke 15:1-7

The younger son in a citizen’s fields feeding pigs during a severe famine, longing for food in a distant country.

In Need Far from Home

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus and Simon Peter beside a basin of water as Peter turns toward Jesus after initially refusing to be washed.

Peter Chooses to Be Washed

John 13:1-20

Jesus returns to Peter and the disciples in the Gethsemane garden and urges them to watch and pray.

Watch and Pray

Matthew 26:36-46

Jesus faces several disciples in a boat on a calm sea after the storm, asking why they are afraid and whether they still have no faith.

Questions on the Calm Sea

Mark 4:35–41

Jesus teaching many Samaritans in a city while the Samaritan woman is among them, representing her testimony and their hearing Jesus.

The Samaritans Hear Jesus

John 4:1-42

Jesus and a crowd watch as the healed man carries his mat away after Jesus commands him to get up and go home.

Get Up, Take Your Mat, and Go Home

Mark 2:1-12

A roadside scene from Jesus’ parable in Luke 10:31–32: a priest and a Levite pass by while a Samaritan approaches a wounded traveler.

Some Pass By, One Stops to Help

Luke 10:25-37

Jesus speaks to Martha by name in her home while Mary sits nearby at Jesus’ feet listening.

Jesus Speaks Kindly to Martha

Luke 10:38-42

Jesus teaching about one repentant person turning back to God, with ninety-nine righteous people represented respectfully in a bright heavenly setting.

Joy When One Turns Back

Luke 15:1-7

The younger son gathers his property and travels away from his family’s property along a path toward a distant country.

The Distant Country

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus standing in his outer garments and teaching the disciples after washing their feet, with a towel and basin nearby.

Jesus Teaches by His Example

John 13:1-20

Jesus apart from sleeping disciples in the Gethsemane garden, praying for the third time with a simple cup symbol nearby.

Jesus Prays Again

Matthew 26:36-46

Jesus sitting beside Jacob’s well near Sychar around noon, with a nearby field and bright midday light after his journey through Samaria.

Jesus Rests at Jacob’s Well

John 4:1-42

Jesus and several disciples in a boat on a calm sea after the storm, with the disciples looking toward Jesus and one another in awe.

Wonder at Jesus’ Authority

Mark 4:35–41

Jesus speaks with a law expert after telling the parable of the Good Samaritan; background scenes show the Samaritan caring for the wounded traveler and connecting Jesus’ command with merciful action.

Go and Do Likewise

Luke 10:25-37

Jesus speaks to Martha in her home while Mary sits at Jesus’ feet and listens.

Choosing What Matters Most

Luke 10:38-42

A father with his younger and older sons at their family property as the younger son asks for his share and the father divides the property.

The Father Divides the Property

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus teaches the disciples after washing their feet, with a towel and basin nearby, illustrating humble service from John 13:12-17.

Follow the Example of Humble Service

John 13:1-20

Jesus near the sleeping disciples in the quiet garden of Gethsemane, illustrating Matthew 26:43, when their eyes were heavy.

Their Eyes Were Heavy

Matthew 26:36-46

Jesus respectfully asks a Samaritan woman for a drink at Jacob’s well as she comes to draw water with a vessel.

An Unexpected Request

John 4:1-42

Jesus and a law expert with the Good Samaritan helping a wounded traveler, while a priest, a Levite, and an inn appear in the surrounding parable scene.

The One Who Showed Mercy

Luke 10:25-37

Jesus speaks in Martha’s home while Mary sits at his feet listening and Martha remains nearby, representing Mary choosing the good portion.

Mary Chooses the Good Portion

Luke 10:38-42

The older son approaches his father’s house from the field, hears music and dancing, and learns from a servant that his younger brother has returned safely and a celebration has begun.

Music at the House

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus teaching the disciples after washing their feet, with a basin and towel in the foreground.

Knowing and Doing What Jesus Teaches

John 13:1-20

Jesus praying a second time in the Gethsemane garden about the cup and submitting to his Father’s will.

Trusting Prayer

Matthew 26:36-46

Jesus teaches his disciples near Jacob’s well, using nearby fields ready for harvest as an image for people being gathered for eternal life.

The Harvest Jesus Describes

John 4:1-42

Jesus speaks in Martha’s home while Mary sits at his feet listening and Martha stands nearby after serving.

Listening and Serving in Jesus’ Presence

Luke 10:38-42

The older son stands outside the father’s house while his father comes out to plead with him about the celebration for his returning brother.

A Difficult Conversation

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus speaking to the gathered disciples in a meal setting, illustrating John 13:18–20 and his preparation of them to trust him.

Jesus Prepares His Disciples to Trust Him

John 13:1-20

Jesus stands with the disciples in Gethsemane and tells them to rise and go because the hour is near.

The Hour Is Near

Matthew 26:36-46

The father speaks with the older son beside the father’s house and property, explaining why celebrating the returning brother is fitting.

An Invitation to Rejoice

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus teaching the disciples during a meal about receiving the one he sends, with one disciple listening prominently among the group.

Receiving the One Jesus Sends

John 13:1-20