New Testament in Poetry: Christ Is Perfection, Man Is His Reflection

By Mark Roland

There are many benefits to New Testament in Poetry. The chapters that cover the life of Jesus are in the first person to give a sense of immediacy. While it is 25 percent of the New Testament length, it retains all parables, sermons, doctrines, travels, prophecies, persons, miracles, and messages. In fact, it could be called the Essential New Testament. It is meant to be a study guide to lead one to read from Matthew to Revelation. Each sonnet (fourteen-line poem) is titled and subtitled to give additional information to the reader and Bible student.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: May 9, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973644736

Mark Roland

Mark Roland earned a Master’s Degree in Education at Stanford University. He taught all grades from second through college, from Maryland to Los Angeles to Hiroshima, Japan. He studied in Florence for six months, in Mexico for seven weeks. He is qualified in Italian, Spanish and French. He taught French in Los Angeles, Spanish and English in San Francisco. As a student of the Bible, he has read from Genesis to Revelation three times. After hearing hundreds of sermons and attending crusades, he took his knowledge of the Bible and connected it with his poetry. It took two and a half years to complete New Testament in Poetry. Each line had to be examined to make sure that the meaning was true to the original intent. He lives in the Salinas Valley of California.

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Contents

Matthew

Son Of David

The Virgin Shall Bring Forth A Son

They Give Gifts Of Gold, Frankincense, And Myrrh

Arise And Flee

Repent

Are You God’s Son?

God’s Kingdom Is At Hand

Blessed Are You

You Are The Salt Of The Earth

Be Free Of Adultery

Love Your Enemies

Deliver Us From Evil

Where Your Treasure Is

Consider Lilies Of The Field

Judge Not

Not All That Say ‘Lord, Lord’

Cleansed And Cured

What Kind Of Man Commands The Waves?

I Call Not Righteous, But Sinners

Your Faith Has Made You Whole

She Rises From The Dead

The Kingdom Is At Hand

All Men Shall Despise You

Take Up Your Cross

John Is The Messenger

My Yoke Is Easy

The Son Of Man Is Lord Of The Sabbath Day

Here Is My Blessed

Who Blasphemes The Spirit Is Condemned

So Shall The Son Be In The Earth Three Days

They Return A Hundredfold In Fruits

Good Seed

Harvest Time At End Of Age

A Prophet

John’s Head

Be Of Good Cheer

In Vain They Worship Me

These Faults Defile A Man

I Bless The Loaves

A Wicked Generation Seeks A Sign

You Are The Christ

This Is My Beloved Son

You Could Remove A Mountain

Unless You Become As A Child

Seventy Times Seven

I Forgive

One Flesh For Life

Sell All You Own

The Last Will Be First

O Son Of David, Heal

Hosanna To The Son

By What Decree Is Your Authority?

The Rock Rejected Is The Cornerstone

Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen

Is It Lawful To Pay The Roman Tax?

Which Is The Greatest Law?

The Greatest Shall Be Servant

Woe To You Pharisees

Whited Sepulchers

What Shall Be The Signs?

Great Tribulation

The Son Shall Then Appear

Be Watchful

Ten Maids With Lamps

The Unprofitable Servant

Righteous Men Shall Have Eternal Life

For Thirty Silver Pieces

Drink Of This Wine

I Never Will Deny

The One I Kiss

Are You Messiah?

Are You King On The Jews?

My Hands Are Clean

Why Have You Forsaken Me?

This Was God’s Son

Christ Is Risen

Mark

I Am Baptized By The Prophet John

Be Fishers Of Men

I Cure

Arise

Follow Me

He Rules The Sabbath

Stretch Forth Your Hand

Twelve Men I Teach

Whoever Does God’s Will

Some Seeds Fell On Good Ground

The Parables Are Known To Mine Alone

Who Is This That The Winds And Sea Obey?

My Name Is Legion

Talitha Cumi

A Prophet’s Name

Bring John’s Head On A Dish

We Shall Feed All Those In Need

Be Of Good Cheer

In Vain You Worship Me

Nothing Outside Defiles A Man

With Seven Loaves Of Bread

Beware The Leaven Of The Pharisees

Who Do You Say I Am?

I Am Transfigured

All Things Are Possible

Let Him Be Last

Fire Of Unquenchable Flame

What God Has Joined

For He Is Rich

Who Then Is Saved?

Let Him Be Least

Your Faith Has Made You Whole

Hosanna To The Lord

A House Of Prayer

If You Do Forgive

He Sent His Son

Bring Me Denarius

Love God

Beware The Scribes

Then Shall The End Be

Few Are Saved

Take Heed And Pray

Box Of Spikenard

I Take Bread And Break It

Let This Cup Be Taken From Me

The One I Kiss

Are You The Christ?

I Know Him Not

What Evil Has He Done?

King Of The Jews

Why Have You Forsaken Me?

The Sepulcher Of Stone

This Man Is Risen

Preach The Gospel

Luke

He Shall Speak For God

I Am Gabriel

He Shall Reign As King

All The Generations Count Me Blessed

She Calls Him John

Messiah In A Manger

My Eyes Have Seen Salvation

I Must Follow My Father’s Way

O Generation Of Vipers

One Comes Who Will Baptize With Fire

I Am Of Abraham

Get Behind Me, Satan

No Prophet Is Accepted

Demons Cry, You Are The Christ

They Forsake All

Arise And Walk

I Came To Call Sinners

Stretch Forth Your Hand

Blessed Be You Poor

Woe To You Of Esteem

Can The Blind Lead The Blind?

With Strong Foundation

The Servant Shall Rise

A Prophet? Yes

She Has Faith

The Good Seeds Are Good Men

I Rule The Storm And Waves

I Am Legion

Restored Shall Be Her Soul

All Are Filled

My Face Glows Like Flame

O Faithless And Lost Generation

I Come To Seek And Save

Woe For Your Sin!

What Shall I Do To Have Eternal Life?

A Samaritan Had Love For Him

Thy Will Be Done

The Kingdom Divided

So I Am Sent

Full Of Wickedness

Saints That Are Dead Shall Be Upon Your Head

Beware

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

Am I Come To Bring Peace?

I Set Her Free

Go In The Strait Gate

Best Is Abased

Bid The Poor To Come

God Has More Joy For Sinner Who Repents

I Will Arise And Go

My Son Has Come

Be Wise With Wealth For Good

Send Raised Prophets That Men Repent

Where Are The Nine?

The Kingdom In The Midst Of You

Who Exalts Himself Shall Be Abased

A Camel Can Go Through A Needle’s Eye

Your Faith Has Given You You Eyes

Occupy Till I Come

Blessed Be The King

Let Us Kill Him

Is It Lawful To Pay Ceasar Tribute?

Worthy Ones, Sons Of God, Do Not Wed

When Nations Rise In War

Your Redemption Shall Draw Near

In Memory Of Me

Reckoned Among Transgressors Was He

Remove This Cup From Me

He Weeps

Are You King Of The Jews

This Is The King Of The Jews

From God This Man Was Sent

He Lives Again

Does Spirit Live With Flesh And Bone?

Repentence For Sins Should Be Preached

John

The Word Is Made Flesh

Behold The Lamb

We Found The Christ

I Drive Them Out With A Scourge Of Cords

God So Loved The World

We Must Increase

Living Water

Worship Him In Spirit

Your Son Has Revived

Rise, Take Up Your Bed

The Father Loves The Son

The Father Sends Me

How Shall They Be Fed?

The Food Of Everlasting Life

My Flesh Is Food

The Father Draws Men To My Side

The World Cannot Hate You, But It Hates Me

Would You Kill Me?

Have Any Of The Rulers Trusted Him?

Go And Sin No More

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Before Abraham Was, I Am

He Sees

Do You Believe In Son Of God?

I Will Lay Down My Life For The Sheep

I Am God’s Son

In Grave Four Days He Lies

I Am The Resurection And The Life

O Lazarus, Come Forth!

Hosanna To The Blessed King!

Who Is This Son Of Man That He Must Die?

I Am Come As A Light

The Servant Is Not Greater Than His Lord

A New Commandment

I Am The Way, The Truth, And Life

I Will Send You A Comforter

You Are My Friends

The World Hates You

The Spirit Stays Beside You

I Have Overcome The World

I Pray For My Own

Your Word Is Truth

Judas Leads A Band

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Shall I Crucify Your King?

It Is Finished

Jesus Is Dead

The Stone Is Rolled Away

Blessed Are They Who Have Not Seen Yet Believe

They Joy

Feed My Sheep

Acts

He Shall Return

Matthias Joins The Eleven

The Holy Spirit Comes

I Will Pour Out My Spirit

Repent And Be Baptized

In Name Of Jesus Christ

You Are Sons Of Covenant

The Christ You Crucified

Prohibit Jesus’ Name

They Are Filled With Holy Spirit’s Will

Ananias Lies

Teach Life That Comes From Christ

We Ought To Obey God, Not Men

Stephen Does Great Wonders

Patriarchs

Moses Said

God Dwells Not In Temples Made With Hands

They Leave Their Sorceries Behind

The Son Of God Is Jesus Christ

Why Do You Persecute Me?

She Awakes

God Cleansed These Things

God Is No Respecter Of Persons

They Are Called Christians First At Antioch

Chains Fall Off His Hands

Both Prophets And Teachers

Jesus Is Raised

We Turn To Gentiles

The Gods Are Here

Serve God And Not Idolatry

Through Lord Christ’s Grace

No More Stumblingblocks

Paul’s Vision

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Riot And Uproar

He Shall Judge The World

Corinthians Believe

Christ Had The Messiah’s Mission

Has Spirit Been Received?

Great Is Diana

Repentance

Feed The Flock

For Christ I Die

Away With Paul!

God Has Chosen You

I Am Roman

I Am A Pharisee

Plot To Kill

He Did Profane The Temple

I Believe The Law And Resurrection

To Caesar I Appeal

This Man Stands Here For Trial

Hear My Defense

I Taught And Preached Repentence

Keep Up Your Courage

They All Survive On Shore

They Are Saved

I Have Committed No Wrong

Romans

Power Of God Unto Salvation

God Vents His Wrath

God Will Judge

Stay Obedient To God’s Way

There Is None Righteous

Man Is Justified By Faith In Christ

Righteousness Is Gift

By Faith

We Are Reconciled To God Through Christ

We Have The Gift Of Life

I Am Set Free

Spirit Will Bring Peace

If God Is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us?

God Decides His Chosen Ones

Who Is Able To Resist God’s Will?

Faith Comes By Hearing

I Am Apostle To The Gentiles

Grafted To The Tree

Be Not Conformed

Man’s Power Is Ordained Of God

Let Not Your Brothers Be Offended

Be Full Of Goodness

We Will Minister

Revealed Is Gospel

First Corinthians

Speak With One Mind

We Preach Christ Crucified

God Reveals By Spirit

Christ Is Foundation

We Bear All In Christ’s Name

Cast Out The Wicked One

Your Body Is A Temple

It Is Better To Marry Than To Burn

Marriage Shall Bring Tribulation

Let Him Wed

Wound Not His Conscience

You Are The Seal Of My Apostleship

The Incorruptible Crown

He Warns Us

Blessed Blood Of Christ

Head Of Every Man Is Jesus Christ

Eat His Supper In Orderliness

These Many Gifts

Many Members Make The Body Strong

Now Abide Faith, Hope, And Charity

Seek Gifts

Prophecy Serves Those Who Believe

Let Members Of The Church Be Edified

Without Resurrection, Faith Is Vain

In Adam All Men Die; In Christ They Rise

God Makes Life Eternal

Death Where Is Your Sting?

Let All Your Work Be Done With Charity

Second Corinthians

Christ’s Word Is ‘Yes’

Forgive Offense

The Stones Are Done Away

Affliction

Man Is New Creation

Temple Of The Living God

Godly Sorrow Heals

Supply Their Needs

Your Contributions

We Are Christ’s

Angel Of Light

In Hunger, Fasting, Cold, And Nakedness

I Came For Truth

Christ Is In You

Galatians

Gospel Of Grace

Man Is Justified By Faith In Christ

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Abraham’s Seed

Christ Redeemed Us From The Law

One Bond, One Free

Christ Set Us Free

Walk In The Spirit

Whatever A Man Sows, That Shall He Reap

Ephesians

We Are Redeemed

By Grace You Are Saved

Christ Dwells In Your Hearts

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God

Christ Has Guided You

Follow God

The Two Shall Be One Flesh

Gird Loins With Truth

Philippians

Stand For Right

To Die Is Gain

Equal To God

Spread The News

The Prize Of Jesus Christ

The Lord Is Near

I Am Content

Colossians

His Own Son

The Image Of Salvation

In Him The Godhead Dwells

From All Legality We Are Set Free

Christ Is All

Put On Love

To Comfort You

1 Thessalonians

The Appearance Of God’s Son

Walk Worthy Of His Name

Stand Steadfast In Truth

Christ Will Descend From Heaven

Day Of Lord Comes As Thief In The Night

The Coming Of The Lord

2 Thessalonians

He Returns

You Have Salvation

Who Does Not Labor Should Not Eat

1 Timothy

Teach No Other Doctrine

Adam Was First

A Bishop In Christ’s Name

Use Your Gifts

Widows

Elders

Love Of Money

2 Timothy

Christ Abolished Death

If We Endure, We Overcome The Grave

Be Gentle

Form Of Godliness

Evangelize For Cause Of Christ

Titus

Ordain The Elders

Living Honestly

Obey The Magistrates

Philemon

Receive Him Back Again

Hebrews

Forever Shall He Reign

Can We Neglect This Great Salvation?

Christ Is High Priest

Rest

Priest Is Ordained

Forever Christ

Change Of Priesthood

The New Priest

I Will Write My Laws In Their Hearts

The Reformation

Appointed Once For Man To Die

Christ Made Final Sacrifice For Sin

I Will Forget Their Sins

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Faith Is The Evidence Of Things Not Seen

By Faith

The World Was Not Worthy Of These Men

Whom The Lord Loves, He Disciplines

Come To Zion

Christ, The Same Yesterday, Today, Forever

Live In Joy And Peace

James

Testing Of The Truth

Be Doers Of The Word

If You Judge Men

Faith Without Works Is Dead

Wisdom From Above

What Causes War?

Your Gold Is Rust

1 Peter

Through Trial By Fire

We Are Born Again

Royal Priesthood

By His Stripes We Are Healed

Be Of One Mind

This Water Was The Sign

In Fiery Trial, Rejoice

Feed The Flock

2 Peter

Godliness

The Lord Rescues The Blessed

Way Of Balaam

In The Last Days

1 John

If We Confess Our Sins

We Have An Advocate With Jesus Christ

Love Not The World

Sin Is The Transgression Of The Law

Christ Died For Us

God Is Love

Love Casts Out Fear

For This Is Love

2 John

Deceivers And The Antichrist

3 John

Help The Brothers

Jude

Contend For Faith

God Brings Judgment

Revelation

Christ’s Revelation

I Am The First And Last

To Church Of Ephesus

Thyatira

To Church Of Sardis

To Church At Laodicea

I Was Shown The Heavenly Throne

Who Can Open The Scroll?

He Opened Seals

The Seven Trumpets

Fifth Angel’s Sound

Sixth Angel

Make Prophecy Again

Gentiles Will Control

Seventh Angel

Fiery Red Dragon

How Great Is The Beast!

Six Hundred Sixty Six

144,000

God’s Wrath

Temple In Heaven

Pour Out The Bowls Of Wrath

God’s Wrath

Babylon The Great

Lord Of Lords

Great Babylon Is Fallen

Babylon Is Destroyed

Marriage Of The Lamb

King Of Kings

Dead Were Judged

New Heaven And New Earth

Lamb Was Light

River Of Life

Behold, I Come

MATTHEW

SON OF DAVID

Matthew writes of Christ’s genealogy

Matthew

THE VIRGIN SHALL BRING FORTH A SON

Conception and birth of Jesus

Matthew

THEY GIVE GIFTS OF GOLD, FRANKINCENSE, AND MYRRH

Visit of the wise men

Matthew

ARISE AND FLEE

Flight into Egypt

Matthew

REPENT

Ministry of John the Baptist

Matthew

ARE YOU GOD’S SON?

Temptation of Jesus

Matthew

GOD’S KINGDOM IS AT HAND

Ministry of Galilee

Matthew

BLESSED ARE YOU

Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes

Matthew

YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH

Sermon on the Mount, Similitudes, the Law

Matthew