The Bible in Verse

Genesis 1 Creation In the beginning bereshith, the Genesis text begins; God created heaven earth, and many other things. The world was dark shapeless, with no life or light; God said “Let’s have light,” so made day and night. Water water everywhere, in heaven and down below; God sorted into clouds and rain, seas lakes and snow. Earth was next on the agenda, of God’s creative plan; He filled it with plants trees, fish animals birds man. He made stars sun and moon, seasons hot and cold; “Be fruitful multiply fill space,” all creatures were told. God said “Good it’s good I like it, good 6 times good;” “Very good” he said last, as humans before him stood. Resembling God, Adam and Eve they were named; God said “Be fruitful multiply, earth must be filled.”   Esther 7 Haman Exposed and Hanged At banquet , while drinking wine Xerxes said; “Esther tell me your wish, and it is granted.” “Up to half my kingdom,” she then replied; “If you care for me, I ask my life be spared.” “And the lives of my people, who’ve all been sold; By one keen to destroy us, if as slave I withhold.” “And not worry my king,” “Who did it” he asked; “Wicked Haman our foe,” who went pale shook. The king in a rage, went out to palace garden; Haman stayed to plead, with Esther for a pardon. He fell on the couch, where Esther was reclining; Xerxes back yelled, “My wife you’re molesting.” Servants covered Haman’s face, he was doomed; 1 said “Haman has a pole, for Mordecai intended.” “To impale the one who, king’s life recently saved; “Put Haman on it” Xerxes ordered his rage died.   Jonah 4 Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s Mercy The change of plans, upset Jonah all that day; He complained to God, “Why not do as you say.” “Before I left home, I knew this might happen; So I ran to Tarshish. you’ve too much compassion.” “You’re so merciful, slow to anger love endlessly; Eager to turn back, wicked people don’t destroy.” “So kill me now Lord, I prefer death now to life; If what I predicted untrue,” God said “Is it right?” “To be angry about this?” Jonah then went east; Made a shelter to sit, and wait hoping the worst. God made a plant grow, to cover Jonah’s head; To shade from the sun, and heat stroke avoid. Jonah was very grateful, but God sent a worm; The next morning, to eat through plant stem. A hot east wind blew, and the plant withered; Sun beat on Jonah, he was hot and bothered. He weak keen to die, “Death’s best” he opined; But God asked Jonah, “Why be angry plant died?” “You feel sorry for a plant, you didn’t put there; Why shouldn’t I be sorry, now Nineveh spare?” “It’s 120,000 people, live in spiritual darkness; Should I kill my creation, it is better to bless.”   Luke 2 Jesus is Born In a world ruled by Rome, in days of Augustus; Including all Syria, then governed by Quirinius. A decree told all to register, in their home town; From Nazareth to Bethlehem, Joseph went down. He took fiancée Mary, there her baby was born; In a manger for there, was no room in the inn. Local shepherds, watching their flocks at night; Saw an angel and, were bathed by great light. “Don’t be afraid,” the angel’s comforting word; Today your Savior’s come, who’s Christ the Lord. Then an angel choir sang, “Glory in the highest; And peace on earth, where God’s favor rests.” The shepherds decided, to visit Bethlehem; To confirm the announcement, made to them. There they found Joseph, Mary and baby boy; And told everyone around, such was their joy. Mary treasured all, these things in her heart; For the birth of her son, surely set him apart.   Acts 1 Jesus’ Final Command, Ascension This is the second book, written by Dr Luke; To explain to Theophilus, what was the truth. The first told of Jesus, birth life and death; The second of mission, the Spirit and church. After resurrection Jesus, appeared for 40 days; In various places, and in diverse ways. He told his disciples, to wait for the Spirit; “You’ll be filled joyful, and be baptized in it.” “You’ll witness for me, wherever you are; In Jerusalem, Judea, the world or Samaria.” These are the last words, Jesus said aloud; Then he rose to the sky, was lost in a cloud. Two angels appeared, and said to them; Jesus has gone now, but he’ll come again. The disciples from, Mount of Olives returned; To Jerusalem, and the upper room. There was Peter and John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, and Bartholomew. Also Matthew and, James Alphaeus’ son; Judas son of James, and the zealot Simon. They spent the next days, together in prayer; Jesus’ mother and brothers, were also there. Peter suggested they vote, to fill Judas’ slot; Choosing Justus or Matthias, by a ballot. After betraying Jesus, Judas Iscariot had died; His body burst open, he committed suicide.   Acts 2 Pentecost At the Pentecost Feast, 120 disciples together; A sound like a gale, and it wasn’t the weather. The Holy Spirit among them, like a wildfire burning; Disciples spoke many tongues, without ever learning. Devout pilgrims, from all over the world were there; From Asia and Egypt, Mesopotamia everywhere. They came and listened, and said one to one; “How can Galileans, speak in our mother tongue?” They joked they’ve drunk, had too much wine; But Peter said “We’re sober for it’s only nine.” “We’re not drunk, this is not as it seems; Prophet Joel predicted, men will dream dreams.” “Young men women, will give prophetic word; This is the sign of, the day of the Lord.” “If you want to be saved, call out to God; There’ll be dark days, fire smoke and blood.” Peter said “You killed Jesus, whom God had sent; But God raised him up, and to heaven he went.” “King David had written, ‘I’m not going to die;’ About Jesus his descendant, he did prophesy.” “Jesus not David, ascended to heaven; And God’s Holy Spirit, to us has been given.” “Jesus who did miracles, wonders and signs; Is God’s Messiah, Savior for all times.” Some listeners cried, “What can we do?” Peter said “Turn to God, be baptized all of you.” “Be contrite, change your life and repent; Receive now the Spirit, that God has sent.” 3000 listeners, that day believed; Were baptized in water, and the Spirit received. They shared life and food, and met every day; To listen to the apostles, and fervently pray. They all were so happy, and everything shared; And each day others joined, them and were saved.