Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of 2 Corinthians 12, built around the Lord’s answer to Paul: “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Follow a numbered map along Paul’s road of perils to the flowers among the thorns, then look closer at the details. Context, Greek words and modern Apostles help, while the focus stays on the Savior and His grace.

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 thorn, the clouds, the three prayers, the light, the reed, the sapling, the tent, the rock and the flower
• Where are you? Praying for it to go away, worn down, comparing my weakness, or strong in Him, with check-ins
• My thorn, His grace: finish each line, then write about your own thorn
• Their world, their words: what was the thorn, protection from pride, healing and God’s will, Paul’s perils, and three Greek words
• Look to Him: what Apostles have taught about grace and weakness, with Ether 12:27
• 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 2 Corinthians, youth and adult lessons on grace and weakness, 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 “Weak and strong” reveal cards, is on the Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh 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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