The Mustard Seed and the Leaven | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of Matthew 13:31–35, built around the words: “The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed” (Matthew 13:31).

Walk a numbered map from a boat on the shore to a fully risen loaf, then look closer at the seed, the sprout, the tree, the nest and the leaven. Context, Greek words and the Prophet Joseph Smith’s insights help, while the focus stays on the Savior, who grows great things from small beginnings.

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 seed, the planting, the sprout, the tree, the nest, the stone, the flour, the dough and the loaf
• Where are you? Feeling small, growing slowly, a quiet influence, or sheltered, with check-ins
• From seed to tree: finish each line, then add your own
• Their world, their words: mustard plants, leaven, three witnesses, three Gospel accounts, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what prophets teach about the growth of His kingdom, with Mark 4 and Luke 13
• 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 Matthew 13, Primary and youth lessons on small and simple things, 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 “From seed to tree” ordering activity, is on the The Mustard Seed and the Leaven 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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