Nicodemus: Born of Water and the Spirit | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of John 3:1–21, built around the words: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son” (John 3:16).

Walk a numbered map from a night visit to a doorway of light, then look closer at the water, the dove, the wind and the serpent on the pole. Context, Greek words and modern prophets help, while the focus stays on the Savior, sent to save.

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 moon, the baby, the water, the dove, the wind, the pole, the heart, the gift and the door
• Where are you? Questions, seeking quietly, starting over, or loved, with check-ins
• Born again: finish each line, then add your own
• Their world, their words: who Nicodemus was, the serpent of brass, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what prophets teach about being born again, with Alma 33
• 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 John 3, baptism preparation, Primary and youth classes, 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 “Into the light” journey activity, is on the Nicodemus: Born of Water and the Spirit 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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