Great Christmas Movies (Part Two)
Gary continues speaking with Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about Christmas movies.
These movies are not necessarily “Christian” in the sense that many modern Christians tend to think about such things. While they may lack a comprehensive Gospel message that leads viewers to the Cross, that misses the point of what makes something Christian or non-Christian.
Christians should be able to tell the best stories because we have seen both sides of the “great chasm” (Luke 16:26). We understand the depth of the depravity of the human heart because we have a reference point; someone who has never been clean has no idea how dirty they really are. Great stories endure because their writers understood something about the reality of living in a fallen world. Whether or not they understand the Gospel, they certainly understand that something is broken.
In reality, this understanding is the first step in coming to terms with the radical solution offered by Jesus Christ. We can’t do it on our own. The power of these stories lies in the new understandings imparted and what the characters do with this new information. And this is the true message of Christmas: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10).
Bah! Humbug! Ebenezer Scrooge’s dismissal of Christmas cheer is one of literature’s most recognized phrases. Scrooge’s cold and hardened heart serves as the battleground for Dickens’ powerful tale of repentance. When Scrooge emerges from his Christmas Eve visits by three ghosts—Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come—as a changed man, readers and listeners alike cannot help but be moved by his miraculous conversion. Voice actor Steve Cook brings this beloved short story to life with sound effects, music, and a host of voices and accents. This presentation of a timeless classic provides perfect family listening, both in the living room and in the car. Start a new tradition this year by inviting Ebenezer Scrooge to be a part of your Christmas celebration.
Gary continues speaking with Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about Christmas movies. Gary gives a lot of background information about several more films, including Die Hard, Home Alone, and The Three Godfathers. These older films are often dismissed as being “out of touch,” but Gary shows that this is far from the truth. They are great lessons about both life and history (among other topics).
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