Treasure in Earthen Vessels | Scripture Story Sketch Notes | Printable PDF

A hand-drawn, doodle-style study of 2 Corinthians 4, built around Paul’s words: “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels” (2 Corinthians 4:7).

Follow a numbered map from light in the darkness to the dawn, then look closer at the details. Context, Greek words and modern Apostles help, while the focus stays on the Savior, the light inside the jar.

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 dawn, the jar, the crack, the chest, the press, the maze, the helping hand, the rise and the eye
• Where are you? Feeling cracked, pressed on every side, worn out, or letting the light through, with check-ins
• But not: finish each line, then write your own
• Their world, their words: unimpressive on purpose, Paul’s perils, “light” affliction, the top of the heap, and two Greek words
• Look to Him: what Apostles have taught about trials and the Savior, with Paul’s witness of the light of Christ
• 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 2 Corinthians, youth lessons on trials and weakness, 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 “Light through the cracks” activity, is on the Treasure in Earthen Vessels 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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