Jesus - King of the Jews

In His eyes was the wisdom of the ages.
In His hands was kindness and love.
His manner was tender and quiet.
In His smile was a light from above.

He traveled the highways and byways;
Spoke to rich man and beggar alike.
He taught in the streets and the temples,
Brought comfort and healing and light.

He spoke of His reason for coming,
And a home for the faithful and true.
At first He was loved by many,
And then by only a few.

He was taken to court in the city,
And put through a mockery trial.
He was hung on the cross without pity,
And taunted and rudely reviled.

Why did they do this to Jesus,
A Man who would never abuse?
His countrymen laughed and they mocked Him.
"He said He was King of the Jews".


"CHRIST DIDN'T PLEASE HIMSELF. AS THE PSALMIST SAID, HE CAME FOR THE VERY PURPOSE OF SUFFERING UNDER THE INSULTS OF THOSE WHOWERE AGAINST THE LORD. THESE THINGS WHICH WERE WRITTEN IN THE SCRIPTURES SO LONG AGO ARE TO TEACH US PATIENCE, AND TO ENCOURAGE US SO THAT WE WILL LOOK FORWARD EXPECTANTLY TO THE TIME WHEN GOD WILL CONQUER SIN AND DEATH."
                                                                                     Romans 15:3-4

(Want to see a hero? A real Man's Man? Well, there He is.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 12/30/2017 2:06:00 AM
Excellent poem. Jesus left the beauty of heaven where there is no sin, death and pain to bear it all of us. He did not have to. Your poem captures what He had to go through very well.
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Date: 10/15/2017 2:12:00 PM
This poem's flow is as lovely as the One it speaks of :) This a great write! The Psalmist also speaks of that great day...Psalm 34:16 :)
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Date: 10/4/2017 6:19:00 AM
"At first He was loved by many, And then by only a few." That observation captured me. It's thought provoking, haunting, and biblical. In my daily, chronological Bible reading I'm in the gospels. So, I will focus on looking into that further.
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Date: 10/2/2017 7:31:00 AM
Fear tried in vain to silence Jesus but all it did was give Him a LOUDER VOICE. Praise The Lord. Great write Judy. God Bless. D
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Date: 10/1/2017 8:43:00 PM
Amazing! Jesus is AMAZING! Your work is His amazing gift to YOU! Awesome!
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Date: 10/1/2017 7:36:00 PM
Sometimes the truth of the spoken word puts chills down your spine :)
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Date: 10/1/2017 3:12:00 PM
peace be Upon Prophet Jesus from God...
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Date: 10/1/2017 12:51:00 PM
Beautifully written with so much love for our Savior. Thank you so much!
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Sona Wilae
Date: 10/1/2017 8:43:00 PM
Yes!
Date: 10/1/2017 12:15:00 PM
Wonderful poem.Touching verses of good breathe. Best thoughts and admiration.Best regards and wishes.
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Date: 10/1/2017 12:06:00 PM
Awesome. I love this poem.
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Date: 10/1/2017 11:54:00 AM
This poem just invokes emotions. Great work.
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Date: 10/1/2017 11:53:00 AM
I enjoyed this Judy...Thanks for sharing...Good day to you
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Date: 12/5/2016 8:04:00 AM
Wonderful wonderful poem of our savior.
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Date: 6/24/2016 4:41:00 PM
This is the best jesus poem I have ever heard no kidding How fantastic it is x wow jesus was pure love x Your poem is great x wendy
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Date: 8/5/2012 9:26:00 PM
7 all the way through ;},,,,,,, Last night I watched " The last Temptation of Christ" with William Dafoe,,,, love your poem ;}
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Date: 3/19/2012 6:29:00 PM
Accurately written in rhyme and just beautiful, Judy...you are so graceful with your words...like a ballet!...the capitals on the scripture at the bottom speak loudly to me! Nice work. Love, Gwendolen
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/20/2012 4:33:00 AM
Thanks so much Gwen. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/18/2012 9:21:00 PM
JUDY, SOMETIMES, I'M GLAD I CAN ACTUALLY FEEL THE SPIRIT OF CERTAIN POEMS.. YOU HEART AND MIND ARE VERY INSPIRING.. THE TIME WILLCOME... GOD BLESS.. have yourself a good night~ always*PD
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/19/2012 7:53:00 AM
Thanks so much pd. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/18/2012 1:14:00 PM
You have a magical way of putting your thoughts in words Judy, a big hurrah for this wonderful poem! Luv, Lizzie
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/18/2012 4:05:00 PM
Thanks so much Liz. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/16/2012 11:31:00 PM
This is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing and God bless you. Lucilla
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/17/2012 8:36:00 AM
Thanks so much Lucilla. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/16/2012 9:36:00 PM
You always write so lovingly of Jesus, like He is your good friend, Judy. Yes, no hero like Him, our lord.
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/17/2012 8:41:00 AM
Thanks so much Andrrea. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/16/2012 4:55:00 PM
This is an absolutely wonderful poem, Judy. I love this. I especially like the first stanza. the way you described His eyes, hands, manner and smile. Awesome write. This is going in my favs. Love, Kim
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/17/2012 1:25:00 PM
Thanks so much Kim. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/16/2012 1:49:00 PM
A inspiring inspirational write Judy. Yes, a man who is a hero. love phyl
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/17/2012 1:28:00 PM
Amen My Savior, My Brother, My Father, My Mediator, My Friend, My Hero Thanks so much Phyl. God Bless, JB
Date: 3/16/2012 1:35:00 PM
Makes me teary every time. Thats a poet. Evoking feelings Inspiring!!
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Judy Ball
Date: 3/17/2012 1:32:00 PM
Thanks so much Stacey. Glad you liked it. Love, Mom
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