Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: God Chose His Son As Envoy

 

This Jack Hamm Panel depicts the illuminated Christ shining his light and the word upon the Earth. The scripture used is the first half of a Phillips Translation from II Peter 1:4.

The King James Version of the full verse reads: 

“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust”

Today this can mean that in the divine nature of Jesus we have powers to not be enslaved or led by the false narratives and lies or other things that would try to snare our flesh.

To view this panel in context of the April 01, 1956 Danville VA Register and Bee: https://www.newspapers.com/article/danville-register-and-bee-jack-hamm-go/195485215/

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: Easter Headdress

“Easter Headdress” by Jack Hamm, circulated to newspapers April 1952. This clipping is from The Houston Post, April 05, 1952

This Jack Hamm panel was circulated to newspapers around early April 1952. No text accompanied the image of a well dressed woman who is standing in front of a row of hats in a clothing store window, but whose gaze is fixed upon the illuminated of the Criss and the Crown of Thorns at Calvary. 

Perhaps the intent was the simple message of not forgetting the Christ while dressing in your Easter Best, or it is better to be clothes in his righteousness.

The image like all of Hamms drawings made an impact on readers. There is one account in the Houston Post newspaper of a reader who asked for this image to be reprinted for Good Friday, 1954.

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: Divine Understanding

“Divine Understanding” by Jack Hamm, clipped from the Longview (WA) Daily News April 23, 1963. Newspapers.com

 This illustrates panel features the close up of the face of a woman in prayer with the scripture Psalm 31:7 “I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for Thou hast considered my trouble; Thou hast known my soul in adversities”

For more study with this scripture please visit BibleRef: https://www.bibleref.com/Psalms/31/Psalm-31-7.html

Classic Jack Hamm Comic - Divine Blueprint

Divene** Blueprint [Divine Blueprint] By Jack Hamm. From the Patterson NJ News, July 24, 1954.

This Jack Hamm comic depicts a young woman looking over a blueprint or a rolled out plan of her life with reference to Romans 8:28 which reads:

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose".

A translated summary etched over the paper roll says: "A definite life's plan for each individual who submits himself to God". 

**It is not know is the spelling of "Divene" was only in the Patterson News printing or if it was an error in all syndicated versions of this panel

Link To Bible Gateway site for Romans 8:28: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A28&version=KJV 

 

Classic Jack Hamm Comic - Significant Peace Conference

"Significant Peace Conference" By Jack Hamm. Patterson, NJ News, January 16, 1954

This panel was published at a time of a very young United Nations and many talks of peace conferences. Hamm's illustration is a reminder that peace can begin with prayer and on our knees. While no direct scripture is printed with this comic panel, the "Family Altar" is embodied by these scriptures:

Joshua 24:15 - And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." 

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 - And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Genesis 18:19 - For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Sources

Link to Newspaper Clipping: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-jack-hamm-significant-peace-c/167090389/ 

Bible versus are from Bible Gateway. 

 

Classic Jack Hamm Comic - Resting In the Hollow Of His Hand

 

"Resting In The Hollow Of His Hand" By Jack Hamm.
Image from the Kansas City Star, November 05, 1956.

It has been a few years since I last posted a Jack Hamm comic panel. It is long overdue and God willing I will be posting many more of them in the near future. 

The scripture references is Psalm 4:8 "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: For thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." (KJV). 

The image of woman at rest serenely in the palm of God is strong reminder of Jack Hamm's master of human anatomy. Many still learn his techniques in his books to this day. 

Sources:

Scripture copied from  Bible.com - https://www.bible.com/bible/1/PSA.4.8

This image was found in the Kansas City Star, Saturday, November 05, 1956 page  6. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-jack-hamm-resting/167081728/

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "Easter Meditation"

"Easter Meditation" by Jack Hamm was distributed to newspapers for Sunday, April 10, 1955 almost exactly 65 years ago today. Meditating on John 11:25, words spoken by Jesus to Martha before he rose Lazurus, may have far greater meaning today as millions recognize his saving power while at home instead of a traditional worship service this Easter. 

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live"

Re:Post "Prayer In A Troubled Time" by Jack Hamm

As a reminder that in all times, Christians must prayer, especially in times as these, I am re-posting this popular Jack Hamm panel

"Prayer For A Troubled Time" by Jack Hamm. From the Austin American (Austin, Texas) Sunday, June 17, 1951. 

"Therfore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" - Mark 11:24

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "Disturbing Picture"

"Disturbing Picture" by Jack Hamm, distributed to newspapers around November 01, 1953

This Jack Hamm panel comments on the holiness of God and why our Lord Jesus Christ must be central to sustaining marriage. The scripture used is from Matthew 19:5 which states:

"And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?"

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: In Proper Order

"In Proper Order" by Jack Hamm. 

This Jack Hamm panel was distributed to newspapers the week of December 13, 1953. The scripture is Matthew 6:33, which states:

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: Grave Torn Asunder

This Jack Hamm illustration was published Sunday, April 18, 1954, 65 years ago. The scripture used is John 11, verses 25-26 (KJV), words Jesus spoke to Martha the sister of Lazarus shortly before raising him from the dead:

"...I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die."

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "Thankful Reflection"

This Jack Hamm Panel appeared Sunday, November 27, 1955 in the Austin American. The scripture comes from Psalms 22:4 "Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them".

Happy Thanksgiving!

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "That Night Might Be Day"

"That Night Might Be Day" By Jack Hamm, distributed to newspapers for April 05, 1952.

The scripture used for this panel is taken from John 5:24, the words of Christ: 

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life". (KJV)

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "Still The Good News Of The Ages"

Jack Hamm, The Living Scriptures - "Still the Good News of the Ages". Sunday, June 29, 1958

The scripture for this comic panel is taken from I John 4:10 (KJV): 

"Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins."

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "Hope the Communist Can't Offer"

By Jack Hamm - "Hope the Communist Can't Offer", from the Sunday Journal and Star (Lincoln, Nebraska).                 Sunday, July 19, 1953.

This comic panel was published close to the end of the Korean War, but it should still offer encouragement to missionaries serving abroad. The scripture used is from Romans 5: 3- 5.

 "3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us." (King James Version).

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "Prayer For A Troubled Time"

"Prayer For A Troubled Time" by Jack Hamm. From the Austin American (Austin, Texas) Sunday, June 17, 1951. 

"Therfore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" - Mark 11:24

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoons: "Heritage From Our Forefathers"

"Heritage From Our Forefathers by Jack Hamm, from the Austin American-Statesman, Saturday June 30, 1951.

 Happy July 4th and Independence Day for my American readers. Here are more Jack Hamm comic panels that were published close to this special day. The second panel is especially true to remember on special dates and holidays.

"Appreciation Knows No Season" By Jack Hamm, from the Austin American-Statesman, Saturday, July 4, 1953. 

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "Empty Shelves and Empty Pews"

"Empty Shelves and Empty Pews" by Jack Hamm. This cartoon appeared in the Sunday Journal and Star (Lincoln, Nebraska), Sunday, July 12, 1953

 

This 1953 comic panel by Jack Hamm illustrates the great truth of John 6:35, that Jesus is the Bread of Life, but many will seek to fill their hunger elsewhere. Hamm was a master of drawing techniques to create the illusion of mass crowds of people. This panel is a great example of that skill that he also shared in his popular drawing books.

Classic Jack Hamm Cartoon: "Two Men In Prayer"

This cartoon by Jack Hamm appeared in the Saturday, August 11, 1951 issue of the Austin American (Austin, Texas). Luke 18: 9-14.

HE AROSE!!! - Jesus Christ, Great Conqueror of Death!!!

Graphic by Jack Hamm, From the Jack Hamm Grace Bible Fellowship Collection.