The Gospel of John in Poem and Image
"In the beginning was the Word . . ."
The Gospel of John opens with rich poetic imagery and unfolds into twenty-one chapters full of symbols and signs that point to Jesus Christ as truly human and truly divine. This collection of fifty-six reader's poems, combined with twenty-six 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 writing 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 John.
Samuel Rahberg is a spiritual director and author in Saint Paul, MN. Natalie Rahberg is a working artist in McKinney, TX.
Word Became Flesh (John 1:1-18)
The Word was with God, and the Word was God. Through him all things were made.
Light shines in the darkness, and darkness has not overcome it.
John came to bear witness to the true light that was coming into the world.
The world did not recognize the light. His own people did not receive him.
To all who received him—believed in his name—he gave the right to become children of God.
The Word became flesh and lived among us. We saw his glory—full of grace and truth.
From his fullness we all received grace upon grace. Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
God the only Son, close to the Father’s heart, has revealed God.