Matthew 2:13–15
The Escape to Egypt coloring page
Free printable coloring page of Mary, Joseph and young Jesus escaping to Egypt by night. Easy, simple and detailed versions for ages 2–12.
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“He arose and took the young child and his mother by night and departed into Egypt”
The story behind this colouring sheet
After the wise men left, an angel appeared to Joseph in another dream. "Get up!" said the angel. "Take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you."
King Herod wanted to find Jesus and hurt Him.
So Joseph got up that very night. He took Mary and Jesus and set off for Egypt, a country far to the south.
They stayed in Egypt until Herod had died. Then the angel told Joseph it was safe to go home, and the family went to live in Nazareth. God kept Jesus safe all along.
Talk about it
- Which animal is carrying Mary and Jesus?
- Why did Joseph take his family to Egypt?
- Joseph obeyed God even in the middle of the night. How did God look after Jesus?
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