Son of God

I watched Son of God today and it was great. One thing special about the movie was how the makers introduced the context into it, such as the tension between the Romans and the Jews and the Passover. It also showed some depth to characters like Peter, the Pharisees, Judas and Pilate. These insights help those who watch the movie to better understand how the events unfold that lead to the Cross(All of which happened through God's Sovereign Will). It also helps us to relate to each character better, to see how human and fallible they are, just as we do.

I also love how Jesus was portrayed in the film, his gentleness, his joy, and how he expressed his emotions, showing that he did indeed came as a human, facing trials and temptations, just that he did not sin through it all. It wasn't perfect, but I cannot expect everything out of a 2h movie. The bottom line is that Jesus is shown to be somebody intimate, passionate, loving and gentle as we know in our personal relationship with him.

I didn't cry during the betrayal and crucifixion, but I nearly did when Jesus resurrected and spent the remaining time with the disciples. It would have been great if they also showed Jesus washing the disciples' feet, as it really shows how humble, how loving, how serving Jesus is, even at the point of being overwhelmed by despair. For he did it all for love, to obey the Father's will, and for you and me.

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." -Hebrews 12:2

If u really love Jesus, do watch the movie if u have the time. The Movie will only be showing until this Wednesday(23/4/2014) though. It brings the gospels alive on screen to u(Though it's not 100% biblical in context, it doesn't really deviate and stays true to the message), and help you relate to each characters and especially Jesus better. Reminding u again of what Jesus did for us, and the kind of intimacy we can have with him, as the disciples did.

Do also check out the book Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge if u want to know Jesus the way he is. So that you can walk more closely with Jesus and also understand his Word better. This has been one of the most life-changing Christian book I read out of 20+ books. Just as how accepting Jesus into your life is the most important decision you ever made, this book is also important as it draws u closer to the kind of intimacy and walk you are meant to have with Jesus and God.




All for love a father gave
For only love could make a way
All for love the heavens cried
For love was crucified

All for love a Savior prayed
Abba Father have Your way
Though the know not what they do
Let the cross draw man to You