I watched Ben-Hur - a 3 hr 40 min movie that was released in 1959. It was an epic film that has won a record 11 Academy Awards. Though such movies are not applicable for today's attention-deficit audience, I am glad I watched the movie in DVD format, spacing it out over 2 nights.
The movie's main actor was Judah Ben-Hur. Based in AD 26, he was a wealthy prince and merchant in Jerusalem. In the movie, he was pitted against his childhood friend, Messala, who grew up to believe in the glory of Rome and its imperial power. However, Ben-Hur was one who believed in Jesus and not the prosperity of the city - Rome - as a God.
However, he became Messala's scapegoat when he accidentally injured the new Governor of Judea. His belief was further tested when he was condemned to the galleys and his loved ones were imprisoned. It was Jesus who saved him when he collapsed whilst dying of thrist. He had to serve as a galley slave - chained to the oars as he was whipped to propel Roman ships to war.
All this time, his belief stays strong - that Jesus will aid him - to free him and re-unite him with his Mum & his sister. He seeks vengence & eventually that led to Messala's death. And it is through the faith in Jesus that both his Mum and his sister are healed from leprosy.
The movie's main actor was Judah Ben-Hur. Based in AD 26, he was a wealthy prince and merchant in Jerusalem. In the movie, he was pitted against his childhood friend, Messala, who grew up to believe in the glory of Rome and its imperial power. However, Ben-Hur was one who believed in Jesus and not the prosperity of the city - Rome - as a God. 
However, he became Messala's scapegoat when he accidentally injured the new Governor of Judea. His belief was further tested when he was condemned to the galleys and his loved ones were imprisoned. It was Jesus who saved him when he collapsed whilst dying of thrist. He had to serve as a galley slave - chained to the oars as he was whipped to propel Roman ships to war.
Food for though - What is the level of faith that we have today? What is our belief?
No comments:
Post a Comment