Sunday, March 3, 2013

My thoughts about the History Channel's "The Bible!"

It's not perfect. There is nothing better than the real thing. But, The Bible, on History Channel is pretty good. Like most Christians, I have seen my share of bible bashers to be skeptical, but on the first night I do not get any sense of bible bashing. On the contrary, I have seen great support from those who follow these things much closer than I. The producers are strong Christians and they have a hope this mini series can be used for Gods kingdom. Read this info, watch, and make up your own mind.

Roma Downey and Mark Burnett are bracing themselves for reaction to their ambitious, 10- hour History Channel adaptation of the Bible that launches this Sunday night (3/3) and runs through Easter. “I’m sure people will hurl what they want to hurl,” the “Touched by an Angel” actress told us. But, she added, the miniseries was made “with full hearts.” Certainly the Burnetts and the History Channel are putting their all into pulling viewers into “The Bible,” with a full court press of promotion including: advance screenings in theaters and sports arenas; plugs from faith leaders including Joel Osteen, Rick Warren, T.D. Jakes and Maya Angelou; a huge array of support materials available to churches and individuals; a webinar; a You Tube video in which Roma asks believers to pray for the miniseries; even a kit for hosing Bible viewing parties (http://www.outreach.com/campaigns/the-bible-resources). “We’ve had scholars and theologians help. »

Please pray God will use this miniseries in a powerful way. Pray that people will watch and their hearts soften to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. I can't think of a better way to get in to the homes of millions of non-believers!

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