Printable Gideon Coloring Pages
Find 26 coloring pages of the biblical story of Gideon. These printables help Sunday school teachers and parents share the events of the fleece, the water test, and the Midianite camp battle with children.
Gideon Coloring Pages
Color scenes of Gideon at the winepress, testing the fleece, and holding his sword and torch.
Gideon's Army and the Water Test
These sheets show the famous test at the river where Gideon selected his men based on how they drank.
Torches, Trumpets, and the Night Battle
Illustrate the surprise night attack with blowing shofars, flaming torches, and smashed clay pitchers.
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Gideon Worksheets
6 printable gideon worksheets with answer keys, from tracing first words in Pre-K to labeling and writing in grades 3–4. Every PDF has the worksheet, the answer key and a colored example. You can change the title and the words before printing.
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Teaching the Story of Gideon
The story of Gideon in the Book of Judges is a staple of Christian education. It teaches children about faith and relying on divine strength rather than human numbers. When using these Gideon Bible story coloring pages, you can explain how a reluctant farmer became a leader.
The images of the wool fleece and the traditional stone winepress provide helpful visual aids for the early parts of his calling. As children color the wheat and the agricultural tools, you can read from Judges 6 to connect the pictures directly with the scripture.
The Water Test at the River
One of the most memorable moments is when the size of the Israelite army is drastically reduced. The water test scenes show the soldiers gathered at the stream.
You can discuss why the men who stayed alert while bringing water to their mouths were chosen over those who knelt down completely. This specific event gives Sunday school teachers a clear, practical way to illustrate obedience, awareness, and trusting a specific plan. The flowing river and the ancient armor give older children plenty of details to shade and blend.
Coloring the Night Battle
The sudden defeat of the Midianite camp is highly visual. The torches and trumpets scenes feature strong lighting contrasts that make coloring engaging. Children can use bright yellows, oranges, and reds for the flaming torches, while shading the background in dark blues and purples to represent the surprise nighttime attack. The shattered pottery and raised horns capture the exact moment of victory.
- Use metallic crayons or gel pens for the shofar (ram's horn) and the soldiers' swords.
- Blend different shades of brown and gray for the broken clay pitchers scattered on the ground.
- Add bright yellow halos around the fire to make the torches stand out against the dark Midianite tents.
Questions
What kind of person was Gideon in the Bible?
Gideon started as a fearful and doubtful farmer, hiding his wheat in a winepress. Over time, he grew into a courageous military leader who trusted God's instructions to defeat the Midianites.
What are some Bible verses that mention Gideon?
The main story of Gideon is found in the Book of Judges, chapters 6 through 8. He is also mentioned in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11:32.
What was Gideon's sin?
After his victory, Gideon collected gold earrings from the plunder and made an ephod, which was a sacred garment. This became a snare to him and his family, as the Israelites began to worship it instead of God.