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 197
Ok... I get it. It's not good. Wait, who's talking and where are they? Yesterday we were in Martin's bedroom. Now there has been a scene change to a motel exterior so we'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out.
"For then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that they may all call on the LORD’s name, to serve him shoulder to shoulder."
Zephaniah 3:9 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 198
Ahh... Scott and Everett are in the motel room. They failed to capture the girl and they are hiding out from their boss... or something worse.
"But if you bite and devour one another, be careful that you don’t consume one another. But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh."
Galatians 5:15-16 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 199
So we finally get to the bottom of the matter... Scott thinks they're going to die and that's what is "not good." At least now we understand.
"Now is the judgment of this world. Now the prince of this world will be cast out. And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” But he said this, signifying by what kind of death he should die.
John 12:31-33 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 200
Just donated a bunch of comics to the chaplain at the Saint Cloud Correctional Facility. The comics will be offered to inmates. He was happy to receive them and we were ecstatic to offer them. The chaplain was certain that the skulls and claws on the cover would really grab the attention of the inmates. Please pray for the chaplains as they offer the word of God and for the inmates to receive it well.
"The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you."
Philippians 4:9 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 201
Back to the story. Notice how Scott says "It's just a matter of time," while Everett is throwing a clock at him? Nice. We haven't really seen yet what they're freaking out about.
"Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed."
Romans 13:11 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 202
Scott reveals who they are freaked out about. They are afraid of their crime boss. He speaks with demons. There may be more coming Scott and Everett's way than just a couple of human murderers. Will Spiritman protect them like he did Chelsea?
"Behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from the sky, and came and rolled away the stone from the door, and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men."
Matthew 28:2-4 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 203
Scott is really freaking out more than Everett. Scott was the one that Spiritman used his sword of the spirit against in issue 1. Some of Scott's lingering uneasiness may be from that also. In either case it comes up again in issue 4 so you should stick around to read about it.
"For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble; but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world that he might put to shame the things that are strong."
1 Corinthians 1:26-27 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.