Every day of the week on the television, internet and radio we hear so many fresh stories of horror and heroism, of good versus evil, love versus hate. ‘The Passion’ is the most important of those stories.
An 'old tale' loses it's impact overnight and the same story gets boring. Eventually we can ignore it altogether. Take a moment to hear this ‘old’ story again and perhaps see if you can discover new meaning in it.
The Passion: based on a true experience
The gripping drama of a heroic man, betrayed by a close friend, feared by his powerful enemies, humiliated and tortured to death… and all for LOVE.
BBC One’s The Passion 16 – 23 March 2008
The story of the last week of Jesus’ life, known as ‘The Passion’, is familiar to most of us. But have you ever wondered what motivated the central characters? Why did they do what they did? Does it make any difference to our lives today anyway? These themes and others are what BBC One’s ‘The Passion’ tries to cast fresh light on.
Passion What does this word mean to you? Enthusiasm? Emotional adoration? Obsessive love? Fanaticism?
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In this very moment, you don’t have to believe in God (Jesus) or in his story for Jesus to want to help you. The reality is that, wherever you stand, Jesus was and still is only motivated by love for you. He will willingly take all of your concerns, fears and burdens off your shoulders if you want him to. Don’t be afraid. Hand them over. Enter your burden in the box below.
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What do you feel about someone being killed in order to protect you and what you believe in?
Would you be prepared to die if it meant protecting those you love and the things that you believe in?
It would take immense love and courage, but could YOU do that?
Motivations
Is it reassuring or disheartening to think that 2000 years ago people faced the same kind of problems as we do?
People in authority not listening to your point of view?
Trusted friends going behind your back?
Having to sacrifice yourself so that others get what they want?
Staying silent when really you want to make your voice heard?
All these things happened to Jesus too.
The Jewish High Priests were afraid of Jesus’ popular new ideas that threatened the status quo.
Judas: was Jesus’ friend jealous, afraid or misled?
Why didn’t Jesus defend himself or fight when faced with such a painful death?
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