15 Free Parable of the Fig Tree Coloring Pages That Teach Kids About Second Chances (Barren Fig Tree)
Some days it feels like you’ve done everything right and still aren’t seeing the results you hoped for, with a struggling reader, a hard season, a habit that won’t stick. That frustration is real, and it’s exactly where this story starts.
A tree with no fruit, an owner ready to give up, and a gardener who asks for one more chance to try something different first. These 15 hand-drawn Parable of the Fig Tree coloring pages follow that whole slow, hopeful process, not the easy ending, the actual work of not giving up yet.
Through scenes of planting, watering, nurturing, harvesting, and gathering beneath flourishing trees, children discover that faith, like a healthy fig tree, becomes stronger through patience, care, and trust in God.
A Note from Louisa (Founder of MyKidColors)
I learned to sew with needle and thread as a kid, mostly by watching my older siblings, and I still use it now.
This story is part of something bigger…
Inclusive Bible Moments Coloring Book
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
Less screen time. More soul time.
When a button falls off or something tears a little, my instinct is to fix it, not toss it. I recently sewed a button back onto a jumpsuit and felt genuinely satisfied that I’d restored it instead of giving up on it.
That’s the same instinct the gardener has in this parable. The tree hadn’t produced anything yet, and instead of cutting it down, he asked for one more year to actually tend to it first.
Conversation Corner: 3 Questions to Ask While Coloring
Turn coloring time into a meaningful family conversation. These simple questions help children connect Jesus’ teaching to everyday life.
- For “Planting the Fig Tree” (Page 1): “The little fig tree won’t become big in one day. Can you think of something you’ve learned that took lots of practice before you became good at it?”
- For “Growing Together” (Page 8): “All of these children are working together to help the garden grow. What are some ways we can help each other grow in kindness, faith, or courage?”
- For “Harvest Celebration” (Page 14): “The family is celebrating because the tree has produced wonderful fruit. What good ‘fruit’ do you think God wants people to grow in their hearts, like kindness, patience, generosity, or love?”
The Collection: 15 Free Parable of the Fig Tree Coloring Pages
We’ve organized this collection into three sets to help children explore the message behind Jesus’ parable—from planting and patient care to joyful harvest and lives that bear good fruit.
For Little Hands: Planting with Patience (PDF Pages 1–5)
Best for toddlers and preschoolers, these pages introduce the story through familiar gardening activities that young children can easily understand while learning that healthy growth takes time.
- Small Acts of Care: Children can join a young gardener planting a fig tree and another child faithfully watering it (Pages 1 and 3). These gentle scenes create a natural starting point for conversations about caring for God’s creation, practicing patience, and trusting Him with the results.
- Watching Growth Begin: A cheerful boy digs the soil while a curious puppy watches nearby, followed by a tiny fig sapling growing beneath a smiling sun (Pages 4–5). These illustrations beautifully remind children that every strong tree begins as something small.
- A Tree Full of Promise: A simple line-art illustration of a healthy fig tree filled with ripe fruit (Page 2) introduces the goal of the parable—growing into a life that reflects God’s goodness.
Growing Strong, Bearing Fruit (PDF Pages 6–10)
Perfect for elementary-aged children, these pages show that growth is a shared journey built on care, perseverance, and community.
- Learning Side by Side: An older gardener teaches a young boy how to care for the roots of a fig tree (Page 6), illustrating how wisdom and faith are passed from one generation to the next.
- Blessings Meant to Be Shared: Families gather beneath the shade of a flourishing fig tree, while children work together planting and caring for a community garden that welcomes everyone—including a young gardener using a wheelchair (Pages 7–8). These illustrations celebrate teamwork, inclusion, and the joy of serving together.
- Growing Spaces: A treehouse tucked into sturdy branches and a family tending a backyard orchard (Pages 9–10) remind children that when faith grows, it creates places of belonging, joy, and blessing for others.
Faith That Lasts for Generations (PDF Pages 11–15)
Designed for older children, family devotions, and classroom discussions, these pages encourage deeper conversations about spiritual growth, stewardship, and leaving a legacy of faith.
- Growing for Tomorrow: Two children in a future-inspired community carefully nurture a young fig tree powered by sustainable technology (Page 11), reminding children that caring for God’s creation is a timeless responsibility.
- Looking Closely: A young explorer studies a tiny sprout emerging beside a mighty tree (Page 12), teaching children that some of God’s greatest work begins in places that are easy to overlook.
- The Harvest of Faith: A multi-generational family enjoys the shade and abundance of a mature fig tree before gathering baskets overflowing with freshly harvested fruit beneath a welcoming celebration banner (Pages 13–14). These heartwarming scenes reflect the joy of faithful living and the blessings that grow over time.
Perfect for Sunday School, Faith Formation & Homeschool Families
- Sunday School teachers introducing the Parable of the Fig Tree — Pages 1, 2, and 5 provide a simple visual journey from a newly planted sapling to a healthy, fruit-bearing tree, making it easy to explain how Jesus used everyday gardening to teach about spiritual growth, patience, and bearing good fruit.
- Parents building everyday faith at home — Pages 3, 7, and 13 encourage meaningful conversations about caring for what God has entrusted to us. As children color, ask what “good fruit” might look like this week—perhaps showing kindness to a sibling, helping a neighbor, telling the truth, or choosing forgiveness.
- Homeschool families studying the Parables of Jesus — Pages 6, 10, 12, and 15 turn important biblical themes like stewardship, perseverance, observation, and faithful living into memorable visual lessons that children can discuss, journal about, or connect with Scripture.
- Faith formation, Christian schools, and children’s ministry — Pages 8, 9, and 14 beautifully illustrate that healthy growth often happens in community. Children see friends planting together, families enjoying the shade of a mature tree, and joyful harvest celebrations that naturally lead into discussions about serving others and growing together in Christ.
- Multi-age family devotions or mixed-age classrooms — Because the collection follows the complete life cycle of a fig tree, younger children can enjoy the simple story of planting and growth while older children explore Jesus’ deeper message about recognizing spiritual fruit, repentance, and faithfully responding to God’s invitation.
Human-Drawn Coloring Pages from the Very First Line
Jesus often pointed to ordinary things like a seed, a vineyard, a shepherd, and a fig tree to reveal extraordinary truths.
We believe those stories deserve artwork created with the same care and intentionality.
At MyKidColors, every illustration in this Parable of the Fig Tree coloring pages collection is created by real human illustrators.
Every watering can, tiny sapling, flourishing tree, family picnic, and overflowing harvest basket is thoughtfully drawn to help children slow down, notice the details, and connect with Jesus’ teaching in a meaningful way.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I teach the Parable of the Fig Tree without focusing only on gardening?
Begin by helping children understand that the fig tree is a picture of our spiritual lives. Use Pages 1, 5, and 13 to show how healthy trees need time, care, and attention to produce fruit. Then ask children what “good fruit” might look like in everyday life—kindness, honesty, patience, generosity, or forgiveness.
My child has a hard time when they don’t get something right away, like a new skill or a school subject. Can I use this story for that?
Yes, and I’d lean into the gardener’s role specifically. Ask what it might look like to “dig around the roots” of something your child is struggling with, extra practice, a different approach, more support, rather than deciding right away that it’s just not working.
What’s a meaningful extension activity after children finish coloring?
Create a “Growing Good Fruit” classroom tree. Give each child a paper fig or leaf to decorate with one Christ-like character trait they want God to grow in their life. Add the finished pieces to a large classroom tree throughout the lesson series, creating a visual reminder that spiritual growth happens one faithful step at a time.
Download Your Free Set
Healthy trees don’t grow overnight. Neither do hearts that learn to love God, serve others, and bear good fruit.
We hope these 15 Free Hand-Drawn Parable of the Fig Tree coloring pages encourage meaningful conversations about patience, faithfulness, and the quiet work God is doing in every growing heart.
If this story got you thinking about something worth tending to a little longer, download the full set below.
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