Come now, lend your eyes to the greatest story ever told.

Come rich, come poor, come weak and strong. Come, both young and old.

Come and see this Savior Jesus, of whom the Scriptures speak,

If you’re broken, lost, or desp’rate, He is the one you seek.

Come now to the Jordan, to where His ministry began.

John first recognized Him—he cried, “Behold! It is the Lamb!”

See Jesus as He’s baptized, see the Spirit as a dove,

Hear the Father speak His favor upon the Son He loves.

Watch Jesus drive out demons, by His word watch darkness flee,

He opens eyes and heals the sick by His authority.

Watch as four men bust through a roof to lower down their friend.

Watch as the lame man walks, more so, watch Jesus forgive sin!

See Jesus call on Levi who is lower than the least,

See the drunkards and the gluttons. See the company He keeps!

Now listen as He teaches of the Kingdom of the Lord,

In parables His word comes forth, a double-edged sword.

Watch a woman touch His cloak and be healed from years of pain,

See Him hold a dead girl’s hand, bringing her to life again.

Watch Jesus feed five thousand when a meager snack is offered,

See how, in His divinity, He treads upon water.

Hear bold Peter’s proclamation: “My Lord, you are the Christ!”

See Jesus on the mountain top, transfigured, dazzling bright.

Now watch Him resolutely go up to Jerusalem,

To offer up His very life for all the lives of men.

See Him enter on a donkey, “All hail the King of kings!”

But before He’s crowned in glory, see Him suffer many things.

Hear Him late into the night pouring out His heart in prayer,

See their lanterns, clubs, and swords. Feel the kiss of His betrayer.

See Him before Pilate, silent as a lamb for slaughter,

See Him beaten, whipped, and cursed, for every son and daughter.

Watch Him closely as He carries the cross in agony,

Hear His cries and see His pain as they pierce His hands and feet.

Now sit in utter darkness, as He lays His own life down.

Hear Him cry: “It is finished!” as an earthquake shakes the ground.

Now follow swiftly to the tomb and see Him where He lay.

The Messiah. Dead and buried. Sealed within the grave.

Consumed with silence for three days, but the story isn’t done,

Come see the stone removed. Come see the victory He won!

See Him resurrected! The grave has lost its claim.

Death has been defeated, by the Lamb that was slain.

Feel Jesus break the chains, watch Him set the captives free.

Come kneel and kiss the Son, share in His victory!

Confess your sins, dear people, and receive His saving grace.

Come follow Him, lay down your life, forever seek His face.

Come join the song of freedom that the resurrection brings.

Follow Jesus. The Messiah. Lord of lords. King of kings.

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Your turn! Have your kids come up with their own poem about Jesus’ life or make a Comic Book based on the Gospel of Mark.

To download free, blank Comic Book pages, click here.

Send me a picture in the comments of what they come up with!

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Free Resources

I wrote this based off the Gospel of Mark after I wrote my first Kid’s Companion. If you’re looking for help in understanding the Bible or teaching it to your kids, download my free book:

Come and See: A Kid’s Companion to the Book of Mark

Meant to be read alongside the book of Mark, it walks through the Gospel, exploring culture and explaining hard-to-understand passages so parents feel equipped to teach their children.

For other free Kid’s Companions and poems, click here.

To browse and download my free Sunday School Lesson Plans, click here.

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