JerusalemKing, Priests, Scribes

BethlehemHebrew Shepherds

Persia,EgyptGentile Astrologers

HeavenAngelic Host

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Reflections

1. Opposition and innocent suffering2. God’s plans not thwarted

Reflections

1. Opposition and innocent suffering2. God’s plans not thwarted3. Ambiguity of Egypt

Hollywood = Egypt?• 1956 The Ten Commandments• 1959 Ben-Hur

• 1988 The Last Temptation of Christ (financial flop)

• 2004 The Passion of Christ

• 2014 - Mary Mother of Christ- Noah (US$150 + Russell Crowe)- Exodus (dir. Sir Ridley Scott)- Gods and Kings (Moses, dir. Ang Lee [Life of Pi])- Son of God (dir. Will Smith)- Movie based on life of Christ starring Brad Pitt- Movie based on Cain and Abel- Movie based on Roman soldier sent to investigate the Resurrection