Press Toward the Mark | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of Philippians, built around Paul’s words: “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14).

Follow a numbered map from a prison house in Rome to the finish line, then look closer at the details. Context, Greek words and modern Church leaders help, while the focus stays on the Savior, the prize and the strength to keep going.

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 chain, the wreath, the sack, the tomb, the footprints, the runner, the bread, the target and the stone
• Where are you? Looking back, tired at the side, comparing, or pressing forward, with check-ins
• My race: finish each line, then write your own mark for the week
• Their world, their words: Paul’s prison, Greek games, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what Church leaders have taught about pressing toward the mark, with Nephi and Acts 16
• 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 Philippians, youth lessons on goals and endurance, 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 “Questions for Paul” activity, is on the Press Toward the Mark 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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