Bible story · Acts 3–12
The Early Church coloring pages
Read Bible stories about the first Christians, who shared, prayed, cared for one another, and told people about Jesus.
7 free printable sheets · A4 & US Letter PDF
Peter and John Heal a Man at the Gate
Acts 3:1–10
Barnabas the Encourager
Acts 4:32–37
Philip and the Man from Ethiopia
Acts 8:26–39
Dorcas Makes Clothes for Others
Acts 9:36–42
Peter's Dream of the Animals
Acts 10:9–16
An Angel Frees Peter from Prison
Acts 12:5–11
Rhoda Answers the Door
Acts 12:12–16
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All 7 pages in story order, in one PDF, handy for a Sunday school class or a story book to colour over the week. Choose the age group at the top of the page.
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About the story
After Jesus returned to heaven, his friends gathered in Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit gave them courage to tell people about Jesus. Peter and John met a man who could not walk at the temple gate. Peter helped him stand, and the people praised God.
The believers shared what they had. Barnabas sold a field and brought the money to the apostles to help those in need. Philip travelled south and explained the good news about Jesus to a man from Ethiopia. The man believed and was baptised.
God also taught Peter that the good news was for people from every nation. Peter visited Cornelius and spoke with his family. Later, an angel helped Peter leave prison, and a girl named Rhoda was so surprised to hear him at the door that she ran to tell the others before opening it. The early church grew as people shared, learned, and helped one another.