Look closely
What children can notice
Noah sent a dove from the ark to see whether the water had receded. The dove later returned with an olive leaf.
Free printable Bible coloring page
Noah Sending Out a Dove
Genesis 6–9
The Big Idea
Noah waited and watched as the flood waters receded.
Talk together
Talk about it
- What can we learn from Noah about trusting and obeying God?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Read the three dove flights in Genesis 8:8-12. Invite children to put those moments in order and explain what Noah learned from each.
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Noah’s Ark
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