The Pool of Bethesda | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of John 5:1–18, built around the words: “Wilt thou be made whole?” (John 5:6).

Walk a numbered map from the road to Jerusalem to the temple courts, then look closer at the sheep gate, the five porches, the water, the mat and the rolled-up bed. Context, Greek words and modern prophets help, while the focus stays on the Savior, who seeks out the one with no one to help.

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 gate, the porches, the water, the mat, the hourglass, the hand, the rolled mat, the feet and the temple
• Where are you? Waiting a long time, left behind, ready for help, or moving forward, with check-ins
• At the pool: finish each line, then add your own
• Their world, their words: a house of mercy, where the pool was, the Sabbath conversation, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what Church leaders teach about being made whole
• 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 John 5, Primary and youth lessons on healing and ministering, 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 “At the pool” ordering activity, is on the The Pool of Bethesda 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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