Season 4 Episode 1 Pride & Humility

[Dr. Shane]

In season four Judas starts to become critical of how Jesus is managing the ministry.  Some of the other disciples find themselves correcting him.  In the Desire of Ages, it reads "Judas was highly regarded by the disciples, and had great influence over them." (page 717).  It says that even up to the Last Supper the disciples did not suspect Judas (page 654). It goes on to say that Judas did look down on the other disciples and felt they passed over many opportunities. That does play out during this season.  We see Judas becoming more critical of the others.  The Desire of Ages says that Christ's waves of mercy were beat back by Judas' stubborn pride.

 

John the Baptist dies in the first episode.  The producing and acting is incredible.  The narrative between John's birth and his death goes back and forth.  The scene when Joanna tells Andrew chokes me up and brings tears to my eyes even after having seen it several times.  John accepts his death.  He knows his mission was accomplished.  He must increase and I must decrease (John 3:30).  John the Baptist is an excellent example of the humility we should each strive for.

 

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