Be Thou an Example | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of 1 and 2 Timothy, built around Paul’s words: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers” (1 Timothy 4:12).

Follow a numbered map from a grandmother’s lap to leading others, then look closer at the details. Context, Greek words and modern Church leaders help, while the focus stays on the Savior, the One every good example points to.

What's Inside

• Cover with a numbered map and a contents list
• The story, plainly: four scenes, “Look to Him” notes, the hard King James words explained, and a draw-and-write page
• Look closer: nine cards on the scroll, the word, the walk, the bread, the flame, the lamp, the lily, the hands and the seedling
• Where are you? Too young, afraid to speak up, quietly serving, or teaching others, with check-ins
• My example: one line for each way Paul listed
• Their world, their words: Timothy’s family, his calling, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what Elder Nelson and Ann M. Dibb taught about being an example, with 2 Timothy
• Seek Him today: a question to ask in prayer, a seven-day tracker, talk-about questions and verses to hold
• Go deeper: summaries and links for adult and deeper study
• Sources: every quotation and gloss cited with links (scripture first, then Church sources, then labeled outside sources)

Perfect For

• Personal and family Come, Follow Me study of 1 and 2 Timothy, youth lessons on example and courage, and family home evening any year
• Family home evening
• Primary, Sunday School, youth and seminary teachers
• Adults who want a deeper, well-sourced study

The interactive version, with the map tour and the “An example of the believers” activity, is on the Be Thou an Example page. This download is the printable study set.

Details

• Instant digital download. Nothing will be shipped.
• 1 PDF file, 11 pages
• US Letter, 8.5 × 11 in. For A4, choose “Fit to page” when printing.
• Prints well in color or black and white, at home or at any print shop.

Terms Of Use

Personal, family and single-classroom use. Print as many copies as you need for your own family or class. Please don't resell, share or post the files.

Illustrations were created by Weak Things using digital and AI-assisted tools, then reviewed and edited by hand. Figures are drawn without faces. The Savior is shown in a cream robe and red sash with a soft, warm light.

This is an independent study companion. It is not made, approved or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Scripture quotations are from the King James Version. Every quotation is cited, with links, on the sources page.

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