Poems by Robert Hawkins
poem count: 63 | pages: 7 | first place: 6 times | second place: 8 times | finalist: 39 times
Job 9 • The Arbiter
Then Job answered: “Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God? If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. God is wise in heart and mighty in strength." Job 9:1-4a
Then Job answered: “Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God? If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. God is wise in heart and mighty in strength." Job 9:1-4a
Job 8 • Born Yesterday
This poem is based on Job 8 and is part of a 40-poem series written from the Book of job. "Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 'How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind. Does God pervert justice?'" Job 8:1-3a
This poem is based on Job 8 and is part of a 40-poem series written from the Book of job. "Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 'How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind. Does God pervert justice?'" Job 8:1-3a
Psalm 2
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” Psalm 2:1-3
Psalm 1
"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree..." Psalm 1:1-3
"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree..." Psalm 1:1-3
Job 7 • Life is Hard
This poem is based on Job 7 and is part of a 40-poem series written from the Book of job. "Is not all human life a struggle? Our lives are like that of a hired hand, like a worker who longs for the shade, like a servant waiting to be paid." Job 7:1-2
This poem is based on Job 7 and is part of a 40-poem series written from the Book of job. "Is not all human life a struggle? Our lives are like that of a hired hand, like a worker who longs for the shade, like a servant waiting to be paid." Job 7:1-2
Job 6 • With Friends Like These
This is the poetry of Job! This poem was based on Job 6. "If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on the scales! It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been impetuous." Job 6:2-3
This is the poetry of Job! This poem was based on Job 6. "If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on the scales! It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been impetuous." Job 6:2-3
Job 5 • God is Just
This is the 3rd in a series of 40 poems I wrote based on the book of Job. This is from Job 5, Eliphaz's first response to Job continues. Open your Bible, read along and let me know your thoughts! [he sets on high those who are lowly • Job 5:11]
This is the 3rd in a series of 40 poems I wrote based on the book of Job. This is from Job 5, Eliphaz's first response to Job continues. Open your Bible, read along and let me know your thoughts! [he sets on high those who are lowly • Job 5:11]
Word!
Based on the scriptures found in The Purpose-Driven Life - Day 24. People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God. [Matt 4:4] How I love your teachings! I think about them all day long. [Psalm 119:97]
Based on the scriptures found in The Purpose-Driven Life - Day 24. People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God. [Matt 4:4] How I love your teachings! I think about them all day long. [Psalm 119:97]
