The Light Comes into the World | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style Christmas study of John 1, Helaman 14 and 3 Nephi 1, built around the words: “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not” (John 1:5).

Walk a numbered map from “In the beginning” to the new star over the Americas, then look closer at the candle, the manger and the wall. Context, Greek words and modern Apostles help, while the focus stays on the Savior, the Light of the world.

What's Inside

• Cover with a numbered map and a contents list
• The story, plainly: four scenes, “Look to Him” notes, the hard words explained, and a draw-and-write page
• Look closer: nine cards on the scroll, the candle, the manger, the crook, the wall, the praying hands, the village, the star and the lamp
• Where are you? Waiting in the dark, mocked for believing, crying out, or seeing the light, with check-ins
• The Light came: finish each line, then add your own
• Their world, their words: a second Christmas story, Samuel the Lamanite, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what Apostles teach about the true Light, with John 8:12
• 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

• Christmas Come, Follow Me study, family Christmas devotionals, Primary and youth lessons on Samuel the Lamanite, 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 “Light the night” activity, is on the The Light Comes into the World 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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