“Son of God”
Have you seen “Son of God” yet? If you did, what did you think about it? If you didn’t, I encourage it. If you have the time, read through the Gospel of John first. If you have more time, spend time reading through Matthew, Mark and Luke before you go. But, even if you don’t read John or any of the gospels first, I suggest you GO! The movie is a continuation of “The Bible” mini series with the same cast and characters.
So often we complain how there is nothing good on TV or in the movie theaters. Well, now there are a couple of movies out in the theaters that are good so we have no excuse not to go see them. “Son of God” is out now as I write this, and by the time this article is out, “God’s Not Dead” will be showing also.
So much that we watch does not glorify God. It is good to know there are a handful of movies right now that do glorify God. My advice is GO! GO see them! We, as Christians, have a duty to change the world, right? One very simple way is to go to the theaters and see the good movies...the movies that proclaim and glorify God. Hollywood is just about chasing the mighty dollar. We can help them and encourage them to make more Christian films by showing them that Christian movies can make as much or more than other films that profane the name of Christ.
Some might say that these movie producers are just trying to make money, and that they aren’t really Christians. I heard the producers talk at Catalyst Conference, two years ago, and they talk a good talk if they don’t have Christ in their hearts. This previous year at Catalyst, we heard the producer of “Noah” talking about his goal of bringing back the Hollywood Biblical Epic. I don’t know if Noah will be a good movie. I haven't seen it yet. I have heard many different things about it. The preview we saw at Catalyst last year looked good, but that doesn’t mean it will be a good movie. Only time will tell.
Mark 9:38-40
Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us. Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.”
Whoever Is Not Against Us Is for Us
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us. Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.”
With so much that is against Christ today and many shows/movies that profane HIS name, let's take advantage of those that don’t profane His name, and support those producers who are trying to make Christ’s name famous on and off the big screen.