Philemon and Onesimus | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of Paul’s letter to Philemon, built around his words: “Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved” (Philemon 1:16).

Follow a numbered map from Colosse to Rome and back, then look closer at the details. Context and modern prophets help, while the focus stays on the Savior, our Advocate who says, “put that on mine account.”

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 bundle, the letter, the chain, the ledger, the ship, the house, the hands, the road and the heart
• Where are you? Running away, making it right, at the door, or welcome home, with check-ins
• Welcome home: finish each line, then plan one act of mercy
• Their world, their words: Roman law on runaways, Philemon’s house, and what “Onesimus” means
• Look to Him: what President Hinckley taught about forgiveness, with D&C 45
• 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 Philemon, lessons on forgiveness and the Savior as Advocate, 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 road home” journey activity, is on the Philemon and Onesimus 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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