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Explore the biblical parallels in the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life" and discover the significance of angels, faith, and God's guidance. Reflect on the themes of peace, overcoming evil, and the importance of staying close to your faith. Don't miss out on this insightful analysis of how this beloved film highlights spiritual truths and lessons for the holiday season.
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Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life”
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” • Angels Play an Important Role - But They Can’t Save Us (Luke 2:8-15)
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” Luke 2:8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” 14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” • God Often Allows ‘Mr. Potters’ to Do Evil Stuff…But They Will Pay! (John 16:33; 1 John 5:19)
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” John16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” 1 John 5:19 We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
Christmas in the movies #1: “It’s A Wonderful Life” • Despair is Possible Whenever We Take Our Minds Off God (Truth: It Is This ‘Mental Focus’ on Him That Gives Us Never-Ending Peace)
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