Desert sands, flowing waters, and a powerful prophetic voice come together in these 45 John the Baptist coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This profound collection celebrates the unwavering spirit and divine mission of John the Baptist, capturing his pivotal role in preparing the way!
These pages bring the inspiring journey of John the Baptist right to your fingertips, from images of his early life in the wilderness to scenes of his powerful preaching, the baptism of Jesus, and more!
To begin coloring, just click on any image or link below to view the free PDF. Once open, feel free to download and print to your heart's content.
All pages are designed for US Letter paper but scale flawlessly to A4. Happy coloring!
10 Craft Ideas to do With John The Baptist Coloring Pages
Once those vibrant John the Baptist coloring pages are complete, don't let them gather dust! Turn them into engaging, easy, and affordable crafts with these creative ideas.
1. Wilderness Diorama Box
Cut out your colored John the Baptist figure and other desert elements from the pages. Glue them inside a shoebox to create a mini wilderness scene. Add real sand or small pebbles to the bottom for texture, bringing the Jordan River banks to life.
2. Camel Hair Robe Accessory
Carefully cut out a depiction of John's camel hair clothing from your finished pages. Glue this onto a strip of brown construction paper to create a unique collar or wristband. Fasten it with tape or staples to wear a piece of John's iconic attire.
3. River Jordan Puppet Stage
Transform a small cardboard box into a mini puppet theater. Cut out John the Baptist, Jesus, and other figures from your coloring pages, then glue them onto popsicle sticks. Use blue construction paper for the “river” backdrop and act out the baptism story.
4. Wild Honey Jar Decoration
If your coloring pages include locusts, honeycombs, or even a small John the Baptist, cut them out. Adhere these small pieces onto a clean glass jar or a paper cup using glue. Fill your decorated “honey pot” with pencils or small treats.
5. “Voice in the Wilderness” Megaphone
Roll a piece of brown construction paper into a cone shape and secure it with tape or glue. Cut out John's face from a finished coloring page and glue it near the mouthpiece. Now you have a megaphone to echo John's call to “Prepare the way!”
6. “Lamb of God” Pointer Sticks
Mount a cut-out image of John the Baptist onto one popsicle stick and a lamb (representing Jesus, the Lamb of God) onto another. These simple pointers can be used to tell the story of John pointing the way to Christ during lessons or story time.
7. Baptism Shell Keepsake
Decorate a real or paper seashell by gluing small cut-out images of water droplets, a dove, or tiny John the Baptist figures from your coloring pages. This can serve as a beautiful reminder of baptism and John's ministry.
8. Prepare the Way Scroll
Unroll a piece of brown paper bag or construction paper to create a scroll. Cut out an image of John the Baptist and glue it prominently at one end. Write “Prepare the Way of the Lord!” or another scripture reference on your personalized scroll.
9. John the Baptist Mask
Cut out John's face from a colored page and glue it onto a paper plate. Cut out eye holes and add pipe cleaners or yarn for his distinctive “camel hair” beard and hair. Attach elastic string or a stick handle for a fun, wearable mask.
10. River Jordan Sensory Bottle
Fill a clear plastic bottle with water, blue glitter, and small, laminated (or clear-taped) cut-outs of fish, rocks, and tiny John the Baptist figures from your coloring pages. Seal the lid tightly with glue for a captivating, shakeable sensory experience.