The Vine and the Branches | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of the Savior’s teaching on the vine and the branches, built around the words: “I am the vine, ye are the branches” (John 15:5).

Follow a numbered map through the story, then look closer at the details. Context, Greek words and the words of prophets help, while the focus stays on the Savior.

What's Inside

• Cover with a numbered map and a contents list
• The story in brief: a short retelling, who’s who, where and when, and what to watch for
• 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 vine, pruning, the branch, the fruit, the withered branch, many mansions, the Comforter, friends and full joy
• Where are you today? Feeling cut off; being pruned; doing it all alone; a troubled heart, with check-ins
• Abide in me: read John 15:1–11. Fill in each line, then write how you will abide in Him this week.
• Their world, their words: a vinegrower, a vine, its branches; life flows through the vine; teaching on the way; stay, and stay forever; and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what prophets have taught, with more scriptures to read
• Seek Him today: a question to ask yourself, 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 14–15, lessons on abiding in Christ, and youth or Primary classes 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 “Abide in me” activity, is on the The Vine and the Branches 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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