The Pharisee and the Publican | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of Luke 18:1–14, built around the words: “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13).

Walk a numbered map from the judge’s door to the temple courtyard, then look closer at the knocking widow, the tithes, the proud prayer and the humble one. Context, Greek words and modern prophets help, while the focus stays on the Savior, who hears and lifts the humble.

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 judge, the knocking, day and night, the temple steps, the tithes, the proud prayer, the breast, the lifting and mercy
• Where are you? Tired of asking, comparing, needing mercy, or praying always, with check-ins
• Grow a praying heart: finish each line, then add your own
• Their world, their words: two unlikely heroes, who heard it, publicans, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what prophets teach about prayer and humility
• 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 18, youth lessons on prayer and humility, 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 a praying heart” activity, is on the The Pharisee and the Publican 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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