The best time to see the movie is alone
:cat: I've seen the movie 5 times with others, but when I saw the movie completely by myself, it had a greater impact. I too loved the snake being crushed in the head.
Unfortunately, some long time Christians did not like it, because things were added which were not in the Bible. That hurt me to see them unaffected. They didn't shed one tear, where I couldn't stop. I've been a Christian for 20 years and I cry out each day to the Lord in praise and worship for saving me. It seems as each day passes, my salvation means so much more. I guess it's because I almost died two years before God showed me the truth about my need for salvation. Even when I share my testimony, I can't do it without tearing up.
I know the movie was annointed. Evening the scorging was appropriately done in the movie. I rejoiced when I saw the "Miracle's of the Passion," which showed how the movie affected people. The movie is a Blessing to so many. I saw the making of the movie too, which probably is on the DVD. The miracles that happened making the movie, showed God's hand was with them. I've seen many versions of Jesus' death and resurrection, but they watered everything down. "The Passion of the Christ" shows the unadulterated truth and because of this, many Christians are being changed and transformed into a deeper relationship with Christ. I think it even affected the elections too, because the number of Christians who voted this year way out numbers the 2000 elections. I think it sparked people to stand up for God in this country. I really believe God purposed Mel Gibson to do this movie at the perfect time.
By the way, there is another Biblical movie coming out March 25, 2005, by Christians, it's called "One Night With The King." It's the story of Esther, how through her the Jewish nation was saved from being wiped off the face of the earth. So this movie will touch Christians as well as the Jews. The person that cast for "The Passion...", is the same person who is casting this movie. The son of the founder of the Christian cable station TBN, is the one is putting this movie together. This movie is going to be amazing, but of course not anywhere close to being as amazing as "The Passion..." is.
Also too, I think Mary definitely knew a lot. Mary pondered in her heart about things concerning Jesus. Being a mother of two grown children, and one being a son, Mary's part really spoke to me. Specially when she ran to Christ when he fell and she flash backs, then Jesus says, "I make all things knew" and it gave him strength to go on. That part really touched me the most. I pictured my son, and knowing my son, I think I am a source of his strength, in a deep mother & son relationship.
I am awestruck by the love and grace the Lord has for me. But even more as I grow more and more in my worship to Him. I think that is the secret to an ultimate relationship to Christ, after all, look what he did for us. Jesus is worthy for GREAT PRAISE! :rose: