15 Moses and the Burning Bush Coloring Pages That Teach About Courage and God’s Presence (Exodus 3)
Most people know the feeling of being asked to do something that seems far bigger than what they believe about themselves. This story starts with exactly that, an ordinary shepherd on an ordinary day, suddenly facing something he doesn’t feel ready for.
These 15 hand-drawn Moses and the Burning Bush coloring pages follow that whole encounter, wonder, doubt, and reassurance, without rushing past any of it.
A Note from Louisa (Founder of MyKidColors)
I didn’t start pharmacy school scared. I started it excited. The fear came later, after I failed my first Pharm Calculations exam and genuinely wondered if I belonged there.
I cried, called my sister, slept on it, and woke up ready to do something different, ask for help instead of pushing through alone. The friend who helped me study became one of the people I’m most grateful for from that whole program.
This story is part of something bigger…
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If your child connected with this story, they’ll love the full collection.
This isn’t just coloring.
It’s quiet, faith-filled moments where kids see themselves in Scripture.
Inside you’ll find:
- 25 hand-drawn Bible scenes rooted in real stories
- Representation that helps children feel seen and included
- Devotional-style pages that invite calm, reflection, and conversation
- Easy, print-and-use pages for busy days
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Moses’s doubt reads the same way to me. It doesn’t stop him from being called. It shows up once he’s standing in front of the actual task, and God answers it not by telling him to be braver, but by giving him something concrete to hold onto.
Conversation Corner: 3 Questions to Ask While Coloring
Turn this activity into a bonding moment. While your child colors, try asking these questions:
- For “Investigating the Flame” (Page 5): “Moses got curious instead of running away when he saw something strange. Can you think of a time being curious helped you understand something better?”
- For “Holy Ground” (Page 7): “Moses took off his shoes because he was standing on holy ground. What’s a place that feels special or sacred to you?”
- For “Who Am I?” (Page 10): “Moses didn’t feel ready for what God asked him to do. Has there ever been a time you didn’t feel ready for something, but did it anyway?”
The Collection: 15 Moses and the Burning Bush Coloring Pages
We organized these Moses and the Burning Bush coloring pages into three sets to help children follow the story — from an ordinary day in the wilderness to a life-changing call from God.
For Little Hands: Moses the Shepherd (Pages 1-5)
Best for toddlers and preschoolers. These pages focus on bold lines, gentle everyday moments, and an introduction to who Moses was before the miracle.
- A Shepherd’s Watch: Moses standing with his staff, watching over his flock in an open field (Page 1) — a gentle, simple preschool Moses and the Burning Bush coloring page.
- Caring for the Flock: Moses kneeling to pour water for one of his sheep (Page 2) and walking his flock through the wilderness toward Mount Horeb (Page 3).
- The Strange Sight: Moses encountering the miraculous burning bush for the first time (Page 4) and stepping closer to investigate (Page 5).
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Holy Ground: Moses Meets God (Pages 6-10)
Perfect for elementary kids. These pages visualize the moment Moses is called, the reverence of standing before God, and the beginning of his mission.
- God Calls Out to Moses: Moses kneeling near the bush, cupping his ear as he hears God’s voice (Page 6).
- Removing His Sandals: Moses bowing on holy ground to take off his sandal (Page 7) and kneeling reverently as God introduces Himself (Page 8) — a meaningful Burning Bush coloring page for Sunday school lessons.
- The Call to Lead: Moses holding his staff with open hands as he receives God’s command to go to Pharaoh (Page 9) and kneeling with raised hands, asking God who he is for such a task (Page 10).
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The Full Story & God’s Promise (Pages 11-15)
Designed for older kids or quiet reflection. These scenes include the deeper conversation between Moses and God, the signs God gives him, and a title page to complete the set.
- A Reassuring Promise: Moses with a hand over his heart, listening to God’s promise to be with him (Page 11).
- God Reveals His Name: Moses bowing with his hands over his face (Page 12) and standing before the bush as God promises to bring the Israelites into the land of Canaan (Page 13).
- Signs and Wonders: Moses witnessing the staff turn into a snake, his hand change and heal, and water turn to blood (Page 14), plus a beautiful title page featuring the story’s key moments and a mountain landscape (Page 15).
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Perfect for Sunday School & Homeschool
Teachers and parents love using these as Moses and the Burning Bush activity sheets. Here are a few ways to extend the lesson:
- Shoes-Off Storytelling: Right before reading the “holy ground” part of the story, have kids take off their own shoes and sit in a circle while you tell it. Then hand out Page 7 to color and ask what it felt like to sit shoe-less, even just for a few minutes.
- Flashlight Flame: Dim the lights and shine a flashlight behind a red or orange piece of tissue paper to make a flickering “burning bush” glow while kids color Page 4 or Page 5. It’s a simple way to make the miracle feel a little more real and a lot more memorable.
- “Who Am I?” Sticky Note Wall: Give each child a sticky note and ask them to write or draw one thing that makes them feel unready or nervous, just like Moses in Page 10. Stick them on a wall or poster titled “God Uses Us Anyway,” then reveal Page 9 to show what Moses was called to do despite his doubt.
- Signs and Wonders Relay: Set up three simple stations — a toy snake, a cotton ball “healed hand,” and a cup of water with a drop of red food coloring — and let kids rotate through each one while retelling the signs from Page 14 in their own words.
Hand-Drawn by Real Artists
Every parent knows what it looks like when a kid is genuinely torn between wanting to run from something and needing to know what it is first. That’s Moses at the bush, curious enough to get closer, uncertain enough to hesitate.
At My Kid Colors, every page is made by a real human illustrator who thinks about dignity, cultural awareness, and emotional truth before a single line gets drawn, so Moses’s doubt on page 10 reads as real, not just a plot beat on the way to page 13.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I use these pages for a lesson on being called by God, even for younger kids who don’t understand “calling” yet?
Start simple. Use Page 1 (Moses as a shepherd) to talk about how Moses had an ordinary job, just like a mom, dad, or teacher has a job. Then move to Page 9 to explain that God gave Moses a special new job — and that God can give each of us something important to do too, even when we feel small.
Moses doubts himself several times in this story. How do I use that with a child who already struggles with self-confidence?
I’d point directly to page 10, where Moses asks “Who am I that I should go?” and let your child know that doubt is right there in the story, not something we’re glossing over. Ask what your child thinks changed between that page and page 13, where Moses is standing tall with his staff. The story doesn’t erase the doubt, it just doesn’t let it be the final word.
What’s a meaningful way to use the “signs” page (Page 14) beyond just coloring?
After coloring Page 14, have kids draw a small box next to each sign (the snake, the healed hand, the water) and write or dictate one sentence about why they think God gave Moses proof. It turns a coloring page into a short reflection worksheet on trust.
This set focuses entirely on Moses and doesn’t include other characters, kids, animals, or the wider representation cues in some of your other Bible sets. Was that intentional?
Yes, this story is genuinely a solitary encounter, just Moses, his flock, and the wilderness, so the set stays true to that rather than adding characters who aren’t part of this particular moment. If you’re looking for a set with a broader cast and more of our usual inclusive detail across the page, our other Old Testament collections lean into that more, this one is intentionally quiet and focused.
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You don’t have to feel ready to be called. You just have to be willing to stand on the Holy ground in front of you.
This story is about doubt that doesn’t get the final word. If this Moses and the Burning Bush coloring collection resonates with your family, download all 15 pages below.
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