Joseph’s Dream | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of Joseph’s dream, built around the child he was asked to name: “thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).

Follow a numbered map from the workshop to an open door, then look closer at the details. Context and the meanings of Jesus and Emmanuel help, while the focus stays on the Savior.

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 carpenter, the son of David, a just man, the dream, the quick rise, the open door and the name Jesus
• Where are you in the decision? At a crossroads, still thinking, ready to act, or quietly faithful, with check-ins
• Joseph’s steps: a put-in-order activity with space to draw
• Their world, their words: betrothal, Joseph’s choices, son of David, Isaiah’s sign, and the names Jesus and Emmanuel
• Look to Him: what prophets have taught, with the Book of Mormon alongside
• Seek Him today: the angel’s first words, 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 Matthew 1, and Christmas lessons 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 Joseph’s-steps ordering game, is on the Joseph’s Dream 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. The Savior is shown only as light, from behind or at a distance.

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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