The Synoptic Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

So the rhyme and song goes.

Upon closer examinations,

Studies and observations,

Synoptic dissertations,

I propose:

The order should be

Mark, Matthew, Luke and John.

Really the order does not matter

Every time

A gospel is discovered

The story of Jesus

Just gets better.

Still, I challenge thee -

Take a closer look

And see if you see what I see:

Mark tells us, “Listen! Listen! Wait! Wait!”

Jesus is returning!

Matthew instructs, lays down the rules.

Practice your faith.

Help those less fortunate than you.

Glorious Luke promises golden gates and skies of blue.

But for me when I am facing a dark night,

It is the Book of John I turn to in order to feel the light.