Scripture Stories

I am not much for movies about serious things.  The Bible movies, like The Ten Commandments, The Greatest Story Ever Told, and The Big Fisherman are pretty weak.  The book is better.  I didn't even want to go to The Book of Mormon Movie because there is no way it could stand up to the book itself.  So I was a little concerned that the LDS videos about the life of Jesus would not be able to meet the appropriate standard.  Well, they do meet that standard.  I find them sensitive, complete, and they encourage The Holy Ghost to quietly testify of the truth of the message they tell.  I hope you will check them out and tell your friends.  The message is for everybody.

http://www.lds.org/bible-videos/?lang=eng

The painting is by Carl Bloch.  The subject is Jesus in Gethsemane receiving support from an Angel sent from His Father.  Gaye says this is His Mother.  

As I was standing by this large Bloch painting of Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda, I noticed this young woman reverently taking in the scene.  I felt the love of God reach out to her and comfort her with a promise that Jesus will heal her, too.  It was a learning moment for me.