The Widow’s Mites | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of Mark 12:38–44, built around the words: “This poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury” (Mark 12:43).

Walk a numbered map from the scribes’ long robes to all her living, then look closer at the treasury chest, the gold, the two mites, the basket and the heart. Context, Greek words and modern prophets help, while the focus stays on the Savior, who sees the heart behind every gift.

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 long robes, the widows’ houses, the treasury chest, the gold, the two mites, the disciples, the basket, the purse and the heart
• Where are you? Only a little to give, feeling small, giving from little, or giving all, with check-ins
• For show or from the heart? Finish each line, then add your own
• Their world, their words: the coins, devotion and pretense, days before, her faith, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what prophets teach about our heartfelt all
• 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 Mark 12, youth lessons on sacrifice and tithing, 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 “For show or from the heart?” sorting activity, is on the The Widow’s Mites 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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