Love and Friendship Bible Crafts for Sunday School Kids + Free Coloring Page
Love and friendship are important themes throughout the Bible. Scripture shows us examples of loyal friends, faithful family members, loving neighbors, and the kind of love God wants His people to show.
These printable Love and Friendship Bible crafts are suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children. They can be used in Sunday School, children’s church, homeschool Bible lessons, or family Bible time.
Below you’ll find four Bible craft ideas about love and friendship, a short retelling of several Bible stories, and a free 1 Corinthians 16:14 coloring page.
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The Bible Story of Love and Friendship
The Bible includes many stories that help children understand love, friendship, loyalty, and kindness.
One well-known story of friendship is the story of David and Jonathan. Jonathan was the son of King Saul, but he loved David as a close friend and wanted to protect him. When Saul wanted to harm David, Jonathan helped David know when it was time to leave for safety.
Jonathan used a plan involving arrows to send David a message. Their friendship reminds children that true friends care about one another and try to do what is right, even when it is difficult.
Another story of love and loyalty is the story of Ruth and Naomi. After Ruth’s husband died, Naomi planned to return to Bethlehem. Ruth could have stayed behind, but she chose to stay with Naomi.
Ruth told Naomi that where Naomi went, she would go, and Naomi’s people would become her people. Ruth’s choice showed faithfulness, commitment, and love during a difficult time.
The New Testament also teaches clearly about love. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul describes love as patient and kind. This chapter helps children understand that love is not only a feeling. Love is shown through actions, attitudes, and the way we treat others.
Jesus also told the parable of the Good Samaritan. A man was hurt and left on the road. Some people passed by without helping him, but a Samaritan stopped, cared for his wounds, and made sure he was taken to a safe place.
Jesus used this story to teach what it means to love our neighbor. The Good Samaritan showed love through compassion and action.
The Bible says:
“Do everything in love.”
— 1 Corinthians 16:14
These stories help children see that love and friendship are shown through loyalty, kindness, patience, compassion, and helping others.
David and Jonathan Arrows Craft
The David and Jonathan Arrows Craft tells the story of Jonathan helping David know whether it was safe to return or whether he needed to leave.
Children can color and assemble the scene showing David and Jonathan with the arrows. The craft gives children a simple visual for retelling how Jonathan protected his friend.
David and Jonathan’s friendship was loyal and sincere. Jonathan chose to help David even though it was difficult and even though his father, King Saul, was angry with David.
This story is a meaningful way to teach children that friendship includes loyalty, honesty, and caring about what happens to someone else.
Best for: Kindergarten and elementary children
Lesson theme: Loyal friendship and helping others
Bible passage: 1 Samuel 20:18–42
Discussion question: How did Jonathan show that he was a true friend to David?
Ruth and Naomi Craft
The Ruth and Naomi Craft focuses on Ruth’s faithful love for Naomi.
Children can color and assemble the scene showing Ruth and Naomi as Ruth chooses to stay with Naomi and go with her to Bethlehem.
Ruth had experienced great loss, but she still chose loyalty and love. She did not leave Naomi alone. Instead, she promised to stay with her and become part of her people.
This craft works well for lessons about family love, faithfulness, kindness, and staying close to someone during a hard time.
Best for: Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children
Lesson theme: Loyalty, faithfulness, and love
Bible passage: Ruth 1:6–18
Discussion question: What did Ruth promise Naomi?
Love Is Corinthians 13 Craft
The Love Is Corinthians 13 Craft helps children explore one of the Bible’s best-known passages about love.
Children can color and assemble the craft while learning that love is patient, kind, not proud, and not easily angered. The activity gives children a hands-on way to think about what love looks like in everyday life.
1 Corinthians 13 teaches that love is more than words. Love is shown through patience, kindness, forgiveness, and the way we treat the people around us.
This craft is a helpful choice for lessons about friendship, family relationships, kindness, and Christian character.
Best for: Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children
Lesson theme: What real love looks like
Bible passage: 1 Corinthians 13:4–8
Discussion question: What is one way we can show love to someone this week?
The Good Samaritan Craft
The Good Samaritan Craft tells the parable Jesus told about loving our neighbor.
Children can color and assemble the scene showing the Samaritan helping the injured man. The craft helps children retell the story and remember that the Samaritan stopped to care for someone in need.
In the story, some people passed by without helping. The Samaritan showed compassion by stopping, caring for the man’s wounds, and making sure he was safe.
This story teaches children that love is active. Loving our neighbor means noticing people who need help and responding with kindness and compassion.
Best for: Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children
Lesson theme: Loving our neighbor through kindness and compassion
Bible passage: Luke 10:25–37
Discussion question: Who acted like a neighbor in Jesus’ story?
Free “Do Everything in Love” Coloring Page
The free Love and Friendship coloring page features the words:
Do Everything in Love
1 Corinthians 16:14
The decorative background includes symbols connected with love and friendship, such as hearts, helping hands, a scroll, arrows, and other simple Bible-themed illustrations.
This coloring page reminds children that love should shape the way we speak, act, help, share, and treat others.
This coloring page works well as:
- An opening activity while children arrive
- A quiet activity during the Bible story
- An option for younger children
- A take-home reminder of the lesson
- A free printable for parents and Sunday School teachers
