The Barren Fig Tree | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of Luke 13:1–17, built around the words: “Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it” (Luke 13:8).

Walk a numbered map from hard news to a tree that bears fruit, then look closer at the tower, the axe, the spade, the soil and the figs. Context, Greek words and modern prophets help, while the focus stays on the Savior, the Gardener who pleads for more time and helps us grow.

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 tower, the leaf, the three suns, the axe, the jar, the spade, the soil, the figs and the woman made straight
• Where are you? Feeling fruitless, wondering why, being helped up, or bearing fruit, with check-ins
• Tend the tree: finish each line, then add your own
• Their world, their words: hard news, who is who in the parable, one more year, the Sabbath healing, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what prophets teach about joyful repentance
• 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 Luke 13, youth lessons on repentance and second chances, 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 “Tend the tree” activity, is on the The Barren Fig Tree 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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