The Spiritman Update can be read like a devotional. It follows the comics panel by panel mixed with commentary from the creators and a dose of scripture.
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Spiritman Daily Dose 187
Are Martin and Chelsea getting serious? Chelsea is... only it's not that king of serious. I think she's actually about to punch Martin.
“For from their least even to their greatest, everyone is given to covetousness. From the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely. They have healed also the hurt of my people superficially, saying, ‘Peace, peace!’ when there is no peace."
Jeremiah 6:13-14 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 188
Wait... there is a mark on Chelsea's hand? Where did that come from? If you are new to following the story what you have missed is that a couple of bad guys chased down Chelsea and branded this mark on the back of her hand. Martin saw this in a dream. Later, he was shocked to learn that his dream really happened. Otherwise, we really don't know why they branded her with the mark.
"But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons, through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron,"
1 Timothy 4:1-2 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 189
I like how Chelsea turns away to think but doesn't let go of Martin's shirt. She really knows how to handle herself. Martin... not so much.
"Some Gadites joined David in the stronghold in the wilderness, mighty men of valor, men trained for war, who could handle shield and spear; whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were as swift as the gazelles on the mountains:"
1 Chronicles 12:8 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 190
It seems more like Chelsea just doesn't give Martin a chance to answer. What answers would he give anyway. Martin is just starting to figure things out anyway. He could tell her that he is Spiritman but would she believe him?
"and they began saying to him, “By what authority do you do these things? Or who gave you this authority to do these things?” Yeshua said to them, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. The immersion of Yochanan—was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me.”
Mark 11:28-30 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 191
Finally Martin has had enough of abuse from Chelsea and answers back. He wants answers as much as she does.
"For if you thoroughly amend your ways and your doings, if you thoroughly execute justice between a man and his neighbor; if you don’t oppress the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, and don’t shed innocent blood in this place, and don’t walk after other gods to your own hurt; then I will cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers, from of old even forever more."
Jeremiah 7:5-7 WMB
A Word From Our Fans
I learned alot of spiritual truth from this comic. It is an eye opener Please, when is Spiritman issue 4 going to be published?
- Adunola
Paul, I just read Spiritman #1 and want to praise and rebuke you... that's the best time I've had reading a comic book in ages, but darn it, I've got work to do and want to read more instead! Seriously, thank you for what you and Scott are doing. I'm a fan and plan to be a supporter.
- Brem
Hey Paul, awesome drawing. Im hanging on the edge of my seat wondering about those 2 guys and chelsea!
- Harriet
Just wanted to say that I love the comics and the devotional you wrote. If the daily dose resumes I will happily read more, but regardless I appreciate the ministry you have done.
- Ryan
Hello, I was wondering if you ever sell actual copies of Spiritman? My son is asking for them for Christmas.
- Denise
I am a teenager growing in my Christian faith and I love superheroes! This really inspires me to stay strong in my faith and I can relate to it's character's issues. I love its concept. Keep up the good work. I wish it was a T.V. series.
- Samantha
Your comics are highly edifying! Looking forward to more.
- Justin
Victory of the light.. faith, love, truth, and justice.
- Troy
Love the work that you are doing. Joining you in prayer that God will use your work to reach people!
- Jason
Amazing art work, may JESUS continue to push you forward. You are an inspiration to me!
- Christopher
I like the artistic doses; page by page the story is engaging and well drawn.
- Brien
Hi Scott & Everett, I'm an aspiring christian comic book writer and I love your story! You guys are an inspiration to me! I would love to see a thriving christian comic book industry that is producing high quality comics with a great message! I'll be continuing to read and will try to throw some support your way... God bless!
- Todd
Hello! My name is Amanda. I am a teenager, an aspiring Christian author, and a hopeless superhero addict. I just wanted to thank you two for writing those books. Their message came to me at a time when I needed it. They gave me hope. Keep writing and never give up.