The Gospel of Mark in Poem and Image
"Truly this man was the son of God . . ." (Mark 15:39)
In sixteen action-packed chapters, the Gospel of Mark makes haste to convince readers of the good news of Jesus Christ. This collection of ninety-one reader's poems, combined with twenty-seven original pieces of art printed in full-color, offers an inviting first read to those new to the Gospel and fresh perspective to those long familiar with its themes. There is no substitute for reading the Scriptures themselves again and again. This resource, in fact, flows directly from that kind of sustained reading. Like artists throughout the centuries, siblings Samuel Rahberg and Natalie Rahberg have employed the disciplines of written word and visual art to share with others the fruits of their own prayer. May each reader be led back to the Christ revealed in the Gospel of Mark. This project follows The Gospel of John in Poem and Image, released in 2016. Readers have expressed appreciation for the artwork in that piece speaks to them when words are too much and the text for invitations deeper into prayer with the Scripture. Samuel Rahberg is a spiritual director and author in Saint Paul, MN. Natalie Rahberg is a working artist in McKinney, TX.
Enjoy this example from Mark 1 . . .Prepare the Way of the Lord (Mark 1:1-8)
Beginning the Good News of Jesus Christ, Son of God.
It is written, I am sending my messenger, a wilderness voice crying out,
Prepare the way of the Lord.
John came preaching a baptism of repentance and forgiveness.
People were confessing and being baptized in the river Jordan.
John wore camel’s hair, a leather belt; he ate locusts, honey. He preached,
One mightier than I is coming. I baptize in water; he in the Holy Spirit.