Rooted and Built Up | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of Colossians, built around Paul’s words: “Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith” (Colossians 2:7).

Follow a numbered map from Paul’s letter to a tree full of fruit, then look closer at the details. Context, Greek words and modern Apostles help, while the focus stays on the Savior, the Creator who holds all things together.

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 letter, the sapling, the roots, the foundation, the wind, the thanks, the net, the fruit and the water
• Where are you? Dry ground, strong winds, still growing, or bearing fruit, with check-ins
• My roots: finish each line, then plan how to nourish your faith
• Their world, their words: Colosse, the false teachings there, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what Elder Uchtdorf taught about roots and branches, with Alma 32
• 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 Colossians, youth lessons on testimony and gratitude, 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 “Grow your roots” activity, is on the Rooted and Built Up 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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