15 Free Parable of the Tenants Coloring Pages That Teach Kids About Honoring What You’re Given
At first glance, the Parable of the Tenants might seem like a story about a vineyard. But when children slow down to color each scene, they begin to discover something much bigger: God lovingly entrusts us with His gifts, invites us to care for them faithfully, and calls us to follow His Son with willing hearts.
These Parable of the Tenants coloring pages help bring one of Jesus’ most thought-provoking parables to life in a way young children can understand. Through scenes of planting, harvesting, building, working together, and caring for the vineyard, families can naturally begin conversations about responsibility, gratitude, obedience, and God’s Kingdom.
A Note from Louisa (Founder of MyKidColors)
My mother owned a gas station in Nigeria in a field where people didn’t expect a woman to be the one in charge.
She held her ground anyway, and she didn’t let people who thought they knew better than her change what belonged to her. This parable is a harder, more serious version of that same idea, some people were given a vineyard to tend, not to keep, and refused to remember the difference.
This story is part of something bigger…
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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.
I think about my mother every time I read a story about someone standing firm on what’s rightfully theirs.
Conversation Corner: 3 Questions to Ask While Coloring
Turn this activity into a meaningful family conversation. While your child colors, ask open-ended questions that help connect the story to everyday life.
- For “Planting the Vineyard” (Page 1): “If God gave you a beautiful garden to care for, what are some ways you would show that you were thankful for it? What are some gifts God has trusted you to take care of today?”
- For “Building the Vineyard Wall” (Page 9): “Why do you think the children are working together instead of building the wall alone? How can we work together to care for the people and things God has given us?”
- For “The Family at the Vineyard Gate” (Page 15): “When you hear the words ‘God’s Kingdom,’ what do you imagine? How can our family show God’s love to others this week?”
The Collection: 15 Free Parable of the Tenants Coloring Pages
We’ve organized these 15 free Parable of the Tenants coloring pages into three groups to help children understand Jesus’ teaching step by step—from caring for God’s gifts to working faithfully together and reflecting on the lessons of God’s Kingdom.
For Little Hands: Planting, Growing & Building (Pages 1–5)
Best for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary children. These pages introduce the vineyard setting of the parable while focusing on planting, caring, harvesting, and building with simple, engaging scenes.
- Page 1: A young boy carefully plants a new grapevine, introducing children to the idea that good things require patience, care, and responsibility.
- Pages 2 & 3: Children explore a peaceful vineyard surrounded by a sturdy stone wall before helping a young grapevine grow with water and gentle care, showing that God calls us to faithfully care for what He gives us.
- Pages 4 & 5: A cheerful harvest reminds children that faithful work produces good fruit, while the placing of the final cornerstone introduces one of the important symbols Jesus used to teach about God’s Kingdom.
Working Together in God’s Vineyard (Pages 6–10)
Perfect for elementary-aged children. These illustrations celebrate teamwork, stewardship, community, and the joy of working together to care for the vineyard.
- Page 6: A wide view of the vineyard helps children imagine the beautiful place the landowner lovingly prepared before entrusting it to others.
- Pages 7 & 8: Families and friends work together by operating a traditional winepress, harvesting grapes, and sharing joyful moments, reminding children that serving God is something we often do together.
- Pages 9 & 10: Children—including one using a wheelchair—build a stone wall side by side before transporting baskets of freshly harvested grapes, demonstrating that everyone has unique gifts and can contribute to God’s work.
The Full Story & Living It Today (Pages 11–15)
Designed for older children, classroom discussion, and family reflection. These detailed illustrations help connect the parable’s message to everyday life and faithful living.
- Page 11: A bustling vineyard filled with people harvesting grapes, weaving baskets, and operating the winepress encourages children to notice how every person plays an important role within a community.
- Pages 12 & 13: Modern technology meets careful observation as children inspect grapevines in a greenhouse and closely examine God’s creation, reminding us that wisdom, curiosity, and stewardship continue today.
- Pages 14 & 15: A joyful family walks home carrying baskets of grapes before gathering beneath a welcoming stone archway, bringing the collection full circle and encouraging families to reflect on what it means to faithfully care for God’s gifts and live as citizens of His Kingdom.
Perfect for Sunday School & Homeschool
Parents, teachers, and ministry leaders love using these Parable of the Tenants coloring pages as Bible activities for kids, Sunday School coloring pages, printable Bible activities, and Christian classroom resources. Here are a few simple ways to extend the lesson beyond coloring.
- Homeschool Families: After coloring Pages 1 and 3, kids cut green paper leaves and grapes from construction paper to build a three-dimensional vineyard around their page, giving parents a natural opening to talk about how God entrusts each of us with gifts, talents, and responsibilities to care for faithfully.
- Sunday School Instructors: Using Pages 5, 9, and 14, kids match small cards labeled with actions like sharing, serving, forgiving, and telling the truth to the illustration that best reflects it, then explain why that action shows faithful stewardship.
- Classroom Teachers: Page 7 works well as a quick early-finisher activity, paired with a short discussion on responsibility, since the parable’s themes of caring for what’s entrusted to you translate easily into a classroom conversation about looking after shared supplies or space.
- Children’s Ministry Leaders: Page 11 makes a good take-home piece, with kids writing one responsibility they want to be faithful with this week on the back before bringing it home to a parent.
Every Page Starts With a Real Artist
This story asks an illustrator to hold real tension on the page, tenants refusing a request, without turning it into something frightening for a child audience.
That’s a genuinely hard balance, and it’s exactly the kind of judgment a real artist brings that a generated image can’t. I wanted the refusal at the gate to feel serious without feeling scary, so a parent or teacher can use these pages with confidence about what their child is actually seeing.
At MyKidColors, we collaborate with real human illustrators. Every Parable of the Tenants coloring page in this collection has been thoughtfully created to center dignity, cultural awareness, and emotional truth while helping children connect with Jesus’ teachings through beautiful, engaging artwork.
As a mom-led brand, we also believe learning should be practical for busy families. That’s why our printable resources are designed to be easy to download, simple to use, and meaningful enough to spark conversations that continue long after the crayons have been put away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I explain the Parable of the Tenants to younger children?
Start with the idea that God lovingly gives us good gifts like our families, friends, abilities, and opportunities and He wants us to care for them well. As you color the vineyard scenes together, explain that Jesus used the story to teach about listening to God, respecting His messengers, and following His Son. Keep the focus on God’s love, faithfulness, and our responsibility to respond to Him.
Which pages work best for a Sunday School lesson on stewardship?
Pages 1, 3, 7, and 9 are excellent for introducing stewardship because they show planting, caring for the vineyard, working together, and faithfully completing important tasks. Pair these pages with a simple discussion about using our time, talents, and resources to honor God.
How can I use these pages for a homeschool Bible unit on the Parables of Jesus?
Combine the coloring pages with Scripture reading, narration, and discussion. After reading the passage, ask your child to place the pages in order, identify important symbols like the vineyard and cornerstone, and explain what Jesus wanted His listeners to understand. Finish by having your child write or draw one practical way they can faithfully serve God this week.
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God faithfully cares for His people, and He invites us to faithfully care for what He has placed in our hands.
We hope these free Parable of the Tenants coloring pages help your family discover the beauty of stewardship, obedience, and God’s Kingdom while creating meaningful moments together around His Word.
If this story got you thinking about what you’ve been trusted to take care of, download the full set below.
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