The Poetic Scriptures of Luke
God's Word in Rhythm & Rhyme
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THE POETIC GOSPEL OF LUKE
1:1 Many people have attempted
To both research and record
Certain events that did occur
In connection with the Lord.
1:2 Those who were with Him from the start,
Testimony they did convey
As eyewitnesses and servants
To the word we have today.
1:3 And so it seemed appropriate
That I write this down for you,
Most excellent Theophilus,
In an orderly review.
For I’ve examined everything
From the beginning with care,
Writing down chronologically
Events of which you’re aware.
1:4 Although you have been taught the truth,
I write this that you may know
The exact facts of what you’ve heard
In the order that they go.
THE POETIC BOOK OF ACTS
1:1 The first account, Theophilus,
That I had compiled with facts
Covered all that Jesus began,
Both His teachings and His acts.
1:2 It covered up until the day
He went up into heaven,
After He had by God’s Spirit
Commanded His Eleven.*
All these men were His apostles
Whom He Himself selected,
1:3 To whom also He showed Himself
As being resurrected.
He resurrected from the dead
After suffering a lot
And gave many convincing proofs
That deceased He was not.
Jesus appeared at various times
Over a forty-day span,
Speaking to them of God’s kingdom,
Explaining to them God’s plan.*
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The attention of audiences have been captivated by rhythm and rhyme. Who has not appreciated the works of Dr. Seuss or listening to poems that mimic “The Night Before Christmas”? Imagine if the Bible, God’s Word, were put into that format. Would that not also capture attention? Read the following excerpt where Jesus tells a story about an unlikely hero. Read it slowly and with care.
10:30 Jesus answered, “A certain man
Was traveling to Jericho,
Coming down from Jerusalem,
A dangerous route to go.*
“Into the hands of thieves he fell
Who stripped him of all his clothes.
They went off leaving him half dead
After giving him many blows.
10:31 “It so happened a certain priest
Was traveling down that road,
But when he saw the half-dead man,
On the other side he strode.
10:32 “A Levite, too, was traveling,
And seeing him in that place,
He passed by on the other side,
Continuing with his pace.*
10:33 “A traveling Samaritan
Came upon him where he lay,
And when he saw him he was moved
To care for the man that day.
This book is the beginning work of putting God’s Word to rhythm and rhyme. Enjoy the writings of Luke as you have read before but to the beat of a drum and to a sound that will impact your heart.
About the Author
Michael Wester received a Master of Divinity degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Texas, focusing on biblical Greek. That education has been used to bring people face-to-face with God’s Word. Michael has been pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Caro, Michigan since 1984. He has been married to Donna since 1980 and they have two grown children.