The Baptism of Jesus | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of the baptism of Jesus, built around the Father’s witness: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17).

Follow a numbered map from the wilderness to the opened heavens, then look closer at the details. Context and two Greek words help, while the focus stays on the Savior.

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 Jordan, John’s robe and food, the axe and the fan, the sandals, the water, the dove and the opened heavens
• Where are you by the river? Preparing, feeling unworthy, ready to covenant, or wondering if you matter, with check-ins
• What shall we do? John’s answers from Luke 3, with space for your own
• Their world, their words: John’s authority, a troubled priesthood, two cousins, about thirty, and the Greek words for “baptize” and “fulfil”
• Look to Him: what prophets have taught, with Nephi’s witness from 2 Nephi 31
• Seek Him today: the Father’s words, 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 Matthew 3 and Luke 3, baptism preparation, and lessons on the baptism of Jesus 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 “What shall we do?” cards, is on the The Baptism of Jesus 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. The Savior is shown only as light, from behind or at a distance.

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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