01Building on the rock
The wise builder builds his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24.
A little color. A story to remember.
Wise and Foolish Builders Coloring Pages
Four Wise and Foolish Builders coloring pages compare houses on rock and sand. Print simple cartoon scenes and discuss hearing Jesus’ words and putting them into practice.
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- 4 coloring designs
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02Building on the sand
The foolish builder builds his house on the sand. Matthew 7:26.
03The house stands firm
Rain, floods and wind strike the house on the rock, but it does not fall. Matthew 7:25.
04The house on sand falls
The house on the sand falls when the storm comes. Matthew 7:27.
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About these coloring pages
Color the story together
Four Wise and Foolish Builders coloring pages compare houses on rock and sand. Print simple cartoon scenes and discuss hearing Jesus’ words and putting them into practice.
These sheets use simple cartoon outlines and open areas for crayons or colored pencils. Each design is a separate printable, so you can choose the moment that suits your lesson.
Read the Bible account
Read Matthew 7:24-27 for the complete account. The following is a shortened summary in our own words.
Jesus said that everyone who hears his words and does them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Rain fell, floods came and winds beat against the house, but it did not fall because its foundation was on rock.
He compared everyone who hears his words but does not do them to a foolish man who built his house on sand. Rain, floods and winds also struck that house. It fell, and its fall was great.
The difference is not that one builder avoided a storm. Both houses faced it. Jesus connects the firm foundation with hearing his teaching and acting on it. The pictures can help children remember that distinction.
What is in the collection?
- Building on the rock: The wise builder builds his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24.
- Building on the sand: The foolish builder builds his house on the sand. Matthew 7:26.
- The house stands firm: Rain, floods and wind strike the house on the rock, but it does not fall. Matthew 7:25.
- The house on sand falls: The house on the sand falls when the storm comes. Matthew 7:27.
A simple activity for home or Sunday school
Color the two building scenes first. Then place each storm picture beside its matching foundation. Ask children to name one teaching of Jesus they can put into practice, such as telling the truth or treating someone kindly. A parent can demonstrate stable and loose foundations with blocks on a tray.
Questions to talk about
- What did the wise builder build on?
- Did both houses face a storm?
- Which house stayed standing?
- What does Jesus say the wise builder is like?
Notes for parents and teachers
The passage does not specify the houses’ architecture, the builders’ appearance or their construction tools. The simple stone houses are illustrative choices. The damaged-house sheet shows the result without people, animals or injuries. Do not interpret the story as a promise that faithful families will never experience hardship or damage to their homes.
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A few helpful answers
Can I download just one coloring page?
Yes. Each design has its own download link. The ZIP lets you save the collection at once.
Which file formats are included?
This collection contains 4 PDFs. Each download button shows the file type.
Which paper size should I use?
The original PDFs use A4. Choose the paper size in your printer and check “Fit to page” and the print preview.
