Bible Illustrations

Sunday School Zone has invested in high quality, professionally-created Bible illustrations that help Bible stories come alive. We utilize these illustrations along with the free Bible activities on the site and in God's Unfolding Story curriculum. In each case we have created a "Story Illustration" or teaching picture that contains the Bible illustration and story title. A list of the Story Illustrations is below. They are exclusive to the site and the curriculum. You can use these in teaching or as part of a children's sermon. Please do not use these illustrations beyond their intended purpose or for commercial purposes.

Woman At The Well Teaching Picture – 8.5X11

Also known as the story of the Samaritan woman, this familiar story, found in John 4:1-42, points to the global scope of Jesus’ ministry. He didn’t just come for the Jews. Jesus came to save all people who believe in Him regardless of their past or race. And while that’s the main point of the…

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Paul Preached In Athens Teaching Picture – 11X17

On Paul’s second missionary journey, he traveled to an important city in Greece called Athens and waited there for Silas and Timothy to join him from Berea (see Acts 17:16-34). While Paul was waiting, he talked to people around the city about Jesus. Paul’s preaching stirred a lot of interest and he was soon invited…

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Paul Preached In Athens Teaching Picture – 8.5X11

On Paul’s second missionary journey, he traveled to an important city in Greece called Athens and waited there for Silas and Timothy to join him from Berea (see Acts 17:16-34). While Paul was waiting, he talked to people around the city about Jesus. Paul’s preaching stirred a lot of interest and he was soon invited…

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Sodom and Gomorrah Teaching Picture (11 X 17)

We learn about the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19. The angels had told Abraham of their intention to judge the cities in the prior chapter. Abraham had interceded on behalf of the cities, but their sin had gone too far. Judgment would be needed to keep sin and evil in check. Only…

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Sodom and Gomorrah Teaching Picture (8.5 X 11)

We learn about the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19. The angels had told Abraham of their intention to judge the cities in the prior chapter. Abraham had interceded on behalf of the cities, but their sin had gone too far. Judgment would be needed to keep sin and evil in check. Only…

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Great Commission Teaching Picture

Shortly before His ascension, Jesus told His disciples they would be His “witnesses” and would make disciples of “all nations” (Matt. 28:19-20). This Great Commission Teaching Picture shows Jesus speaking as He delivered this command.

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Peter and Cornelius Story Illustration

The early church was made up almost exclusively of Jews. This Peter and Cornelius story illustration can be used to help kids learn this important story and discover that God sees all people the same regardless of race.

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Jesus' Crucifixion Story Illustration

Jesus’ Crucifixion Story Illustration

Jesus’ crucifixion was one of the most horrifying events in history. This illustration of Jesus’ crucifixion strikes a balance between the sorrow of the event and the need for an age-appropriate depiction of the scene. Even small children can learn from this illustration.

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A Shunammite Couple Showed Hospitality to Elisha Story Illustration

At one point, Elisha was hosted generously in the home of a gracious Shunammite couple. This illustration will help kids learn that hospitality and generosity please the Lord.

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