The Temptations of Jesus | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of the temptations of Jesus, built around His answer: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).

Follow a numbered map from the wilderness to the mountain, then look closer at each temptation. The Joseph Smith Translation, context and two Greek words help, while the focus stays on the Savior. The tempter is never drawn, only a gray shadow.

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 bread, the written word, the pinnacle, the kingdoms, the mountain, a twisted psalm, the word if, a firm no and the angels
• Where are you in the wilderness? Appetite, pressure to prove yourself, wanting more, or standing firm, with check-ins
• It is written: match each temptation to the Savior’s answer, then add your own verse
• Their world, their words: the Joseph Smith Translation, forty days, the temple corner, and the Greek words for “tempt” and “devil”
• Look to Him: what prophets have taught, with Alma’s witness that He knows how to succor us
• Seek Him today: His answer, 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 4 and Luke 4, youth lessons on resisting temptation, and lessons on the Savior’s temptations 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 “It is written” matching game, is on the The Temptations of Jesus 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. The Savior is shown only as light, from behind or at a distance.

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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