James 1:5 and the Sacred Grove | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of James 1–2 and Joseph Smith’s First Vision, built around the words: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5).

Follow a numbered map through James 1, then see how one verse led Joseph Smith to the Sacred Grove. Context, Greek words and modern Apostles help, while the focus stays on the Savior, whom the Father told Joseph to hear.

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 book, the wave, the crown, the gift, the mirror, the seed, the bowl, the grove and the candle
• Where are you? Not sure which way, ready to ask, tossed around, or doing the word, with check-ins
• Ask and do: finish each line, then add your own
• Their world, their words: who James was, widows and orphans, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what Apostles teach about asking in faith, with Moroni 10:4
• 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 James, missionary preparation, Primary and youth lessons on prayer, 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 “What did Joseph do next?” ordering activity, is on the James 1:5 and the Sacred Grove 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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