The Bible TV show

My son has taken a genuine interest in the History Channel program “The Bible”.  He watches it to learn and ask many questions.  It really agrees with Him being a techno kid and being raised in a Christian home.  He is a son and grandson of preachers and I feel that thinks this is a way to learn the bible, in an audio and video kind-of way. (just like many today)  I wasn’t too thrilled about the show, because when Hollywood puts their twist to a bible story, they really MESS it up!!  Although, after watching this show, it gives me a little more appreciation for the Charleston Heston’s movie “The Ten Commandments” especially in Moses’s role at the Red SeaJ.   But we, Mom and the boy, watched History Channel show as a family.  (The wife thought it’s like many preacher’s sermons, being much to long) ;-) On the second day of the show, My son wanted to know has the show made it to David and the giant??  Well, it’s good to sit with him and watch TV with dialog. (we actually talked) ;-)

While I use to be a skeptic, this time I watched with an open mind.  And one scene really got to me.  The Abraham and Isaac sacrifice scene.  Seeing the potential emotions of Abraham and he following by faith made me tear up and put a lump in my throat.  Especially when Abraham lifted his knife with the intentions of slaying Isaac, but before he could, God called his name, and provided a little white lamb.    Thinking back it makes me want to shout!!  And the film makers added in the calling of Abraham’s name and the provided lamb to sacrifice.  In my mind and heart I could only think about our Lord Jesus Christ. You see, John the Baptist identified Jesus as the Lamb John 1;29, truly as God provided a lamb in Genesis and with Abraham, God provided Himself a lamb for us. And it was His son, Jesus, a sacrifice to take away the sins of the whole world for you and for me.

I think this TV program opens a way for many preachers to preach and teach these stories while there is knowledge of them. It could lead many to God and to Christ for salvation.  It’s already given our family good family time and I do rejoice and will rejoice.

Dear friend, God moves at different times and in different ways, please be sensitive to His call. Now is a time call on the Lord and trust in Him will all your heart.  Then He shall direct your path.

God Bless you,

RevDanSam