The Bible

I am always a bit uneasy when the History Channel tackles biblical or church issues. However, The Bible premiered last night and I thought it was great. I recommend it even for older children. There is a bit of violence (you have read your Old Testament right?) so check it out before viewing with real young kids. 

If  you missed last night’s premier. The History Channel web site gives these dates and times for repeats:

March 4, 2013, 12 to 2 a.m., March 6, 9 to 11 p.m., March 7 1 to 3 a.m. and March 10 6 to 8 pm. The last is right before episode 2. These are Eastern Times. I believe.

The acting was very good and the sets and effects were great. There seemed to be a deliberate attempt to stick to the scripture. In reducing any book to film, some things get left out, but it seemed that the story line was kept alive. There was also an attempt to be “real” as characters such as Abraham and Moses seemed to be real people.

From episode one I took away the vast difference between God’s eternal nature and our temporal nature. To Him, 500 years of captivity in Egypt or 40 years roaming in the desert or not long. They seem awfully long to me. Maybe that explains some of my impatience when I pray.

Plan to watch the repeats of Episode 1 and the following episodes each Sunday night. I think Christians will get something out of it, especially if you watch with young ones or those who need to move closer to God. I guess that’s everyone. This series will likely be popular and we need to be familiar with it so we can discuss it with friends and the lost.

Be blessed.

Nick