Poetic Reflections & Biblical Insights

Poetry and Bible Studies.

  • Jesus washing a disciple's feet with water in a basin surrounded by other disciples

    Jesus Gave An Example

    In John 13:12-20, Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, demonstrating humility and servanthood. He emphasizes the importance of following His example and serving one another. Jesus reveals His knowledge of Judas’s betrayal, illustrating His divine authority. Ultimately, accepting Jesus means accepting God, because Jesus is God.

  • A Criminal On a Cross

    In “A Criminal On a Cross,” the thief crucified beside Jesus demonstrates profound faith by recognizing Christ’s kingship amid suffering. Jesus promises him paradise that very day, illustrating that salvation comes by grace through faith alone. The poem calls all to repent and believe in Christ’s redemptive sacrifice on the cross.

  • Be Not Ashamed

    This poem emphasizes the importance of being unashamed of Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to share the gospel boldly despite facing adversity or scorn. It highlights Christ’s sacrificial death, resurrection, and the promise of eternal life for those who repent and believe. Ultimately, it calls for living for God’s glory rather than seeking approval from men.

  • Hoary Before My Time

    This poem reflects the author’s struggle with premature aging due to chronic pain and infirmity, starting in their twenties. Instead of lamenting their condition, they express gratitude for the lessons learned through suffering, emphasizing that pain can lead to spiritual growth and discipline. They highlight the importance of faith in Jesus Christ in enduring and…

  • Good and Bad Soil

    This poem reflects on the spiritual journey of humanity as created by God from soil. It emphasizes the significance of believing in Jesus Christ for salvation, highlighting the transformative power of repentance and faith. Those who embrace His words will bear spiritual fruit, while those who reject them remain unproductive and distant from God.

  • What Justice Requires

    In “What Justice Requires,” Gabriel Mattix explores the immense debt of sin we owe a holy God—a debt we can never repay. Through Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross and victorious resurrection, God Himself pays our penalty in full. Justice demands death, but mercy offers forgiveness to all who repent and believe in Jesus as…

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