Jesus' teaching as I see it.

It did not come to me through the Christian Bible. It came to me through the movie: The Greatest Story Ever Told.

George Stevens was the story teller, and Jesus took the form of actor Max von Sydow. And the movie was not shot in the Middle East. It was shot in the South Western part of the USA. What are the chances of the truth, of that teaching, getting though to me? The only way to find out is through having a dialogue between me and you. Are you up to it?

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val70 · 51-55

There's a lot of methods in the realm of reflective meditation. Last Lent I spent the weeks in trying to delve into some classical music piece that speak to me, find the meaning for the actual composer and musicians, and then see the link with God.

My own cinematic favourite moment for the Bible stories is Ernest Borgnine's portrail of a Roman centurion in yet another movie about Christ's story

sree251 · 41-45, M

@val70

Reflective meditation is a good way to put it. I do this watching the sunrise from the beginning of twilight just before the appearance of sunglow scattering on the horizon. And you do this through listening to classical music. Can you share one learning of Jesus' teaching you have gotten from this meditation?

My own cinematic favourite moment for the Bible stories is Ernest Borgnine's portrail of a Roman centurion in yet another movie about Christ's story

And how does this help you with Jesus' teaching as you see it?

val70 · 51-55

@sree251 Answer question 1: Grace comes always from above; answer question 2: the moment that Ernie heard the lines read by director Zeffirelli leads one to insight

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sree251 · 41-45, M

@val70

Answer question 1: Grace comes always from above;

Above, within, whatever. What do you mean by "grace"?

answer question 2: the moment that Ernie heard the lines read by director Zeffirelli leads one to insight

Ernie's tears are nothing compared to a stigmata: the spontaneous, often unexplained appearance of bodily wounds, scars, or pain corresponding to the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ. Is this Jesus' teaching as you see it?