Good News - March 2019

MOVIES GoodNewsFL.org 39 MARCH 2019 the believer and nonbeliever? RC: In approaching Jesus in this way, people of faith will discover Him differently than before. For the nonbeliever they will see Him as compelling. Both will be able to relate to a character in the story who en- counters Christ. There’s some- thing for everyone. GN: Robert, can you give our readers a glimpse of this? RC: Sure. Take for exam- ple Joseph. Besides standing up for his fiancée, Mary, who is carrying a child not his own, he is now raising this child along with his own children. This may resonate with those who today are step-parents, adoptive and foster parents. There are chal- lenges that are unique. In the political arena we see how Pi- late and Caiaphas had to work together to promote each other’s well-being. They needed each other to create a balancing act. We see just how pivotal Christ’s presence was at that time. GN: On a personal note, what do you like about this series? RC: I like that it’s not overly theological: it’s not like going to church. Jesus Christ means something for those in the 1st century as well as today. It cre- ates personal reflection be- tween the viewer and Jesus and is told in historical fashion. I was impressed with as many scholars and experts that were sought after and who con- tributed to this innovative ap- proach, that the project remained true to the text of the Bible and did not take liberty in speculation just to create some- thing new. The script stayed true to the Scriptural text to the greatest extent possible, which was the goal of all involved. If you’re wanting to enrich your Lenten/Easter season or wanting a new approach in spreading the gospel, consider hosting a viewing of this series in your home, church or com- munity. Christine Alexander is a freelance writer and an aspiring humble servant of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Contact her at [email protected]