 I cried through most of the movie. I don’t think it was because of the acting, or the cinematography, though both were very good. It had to do with the message that pulled at my heart strings and made the story being told come alive again it my heart. The film is called: The Nativity. It portrayed the very real life situation that Mary and Joseph found themselves in as they wrestled with the truth she was pregnant with the Son of God. How does one cope with such a divine encounter - God living inside a person, and at the same time living in a very real and cruel world? It is the same question that faces every Christian who claims to have Jesus living in their heart. For me the highlight |
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 In its context, the first application of this passage is to the nation of Israel, and yet, quite properly, it’s often the basis for a church’s missionary programme: 11As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” 12For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile — the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:11-15 |
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