The Bible’s Rhyme and Reason:
A Poem of the Bible

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The Passover and the Garden of Gethsemane
The Manifestation of the Passover “Spirit, tis His final day Before a fearsome death He face. It is the night of Passover, When lamb’s blood flows for Human Race. In the Upper Room they sit Around a table laden light. And in the midst of morsels small, Is bread, unleavened, and wine, bright. Slow, He…
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Jesus is the Living Vine
The Symbolism of the Vine “I Am the Truest, Only Vine; My Father, the Vine-Dresser. Whoever abides in Me shall live; Apart from Me – apart they fail Just as a branch so cut away Cannot, in flower, prevail. He who will not trust in Me And bear no fruit of Faith Will be lopped;…
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Jesus is Life
The Symbolism of Life “I Am the life of all Mankind; I Am the Resurrection. He who believes in Me, though dies, Will gain the Life Perfection. And he who both believes and lives Will never suffer death, For I Am the Way, the Truth and Life; Supplier of Human Breath. Yet, moreso, I Am…
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Jesus is the Light and the Door of Salvation
The Symbolism of Light “I Am the shining Light below, Follow Me for sight, to know The path of Eternal Life aglow. I know where I have come from And to whence I go. I testify this Truth of Me, And My Father’s Witness, also. The Symbolism of The Door “Most assuredly I do say,…
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The Purpose of Prayer and the Symbol of the Bread.
The Purpose of Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer And one day, after working long, Around Him whispers Disciple throng. One among them dares to say, “Lord, our Rabbi, teach us to pray!” “Opens He His prayerful mouth To recite an example piece; A glorious template of a prayer To encourage Man’s prayer release: “Our Father Who…
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The Second Birth
The Second Birth: John 3:16 “But listen, Holy Spirit, near, What He utters one deep night To Nicodemus – ruler of The Jews – in his eager plight: “Rabbi, by Your different teachings We determine You Are from God By the signs that You may summon, For none else is likewise shod.” My Son hears…
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Jesus’ Ministry
The Ministry and Beatitudes “But before He takes to task The Ministry We love to own – The plan to reconcile Man; To present Him faultless at the Throne – He lives each day before My Eyes; My Son I love and recognize! Humility and Holiness are one combined Within this man, both God and…
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The Coming of the Christ
The Coming of the Christ “So be it that this tiny hand That waves amidst the straw Be subject to the cruel commands Of brutal Roman law. So be it that the jerking arms That flail in sweet unrest, Be the arms flung open wide – Nailed from East to West. So be it that…
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The Symbolism of Christmas
The Symbolism of Christmas “Now, Son, the time draws nigh, But stay beside Me for a spell. First, I prepare Thy way earthward Through My messenger, Gabriel. “Gabriel, hasten to the virgin, Through her, I, her people burgeon. Encourage her. She’s sought My favour; I ask her to bear the coming Savior.” “Now, My Son,…
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The Meaning of Christ’s Blood
The Symbolism of the Blood “Deliverance is Mine, O Child! I desire to be thy sole way! What Am I? A jealous God! This will My Love betray. Is it fair that blood’s required To repay an evil deed? Yes, tis fair, but not the reason I rectify what thee plead. Tis because I offer…