A Taste
I’m writing up a review of 300 and some parts I really liked. I was thinking about it while praying today and I was getting so blessed because I was seeing this incredible imagery comparing Spartans to how Paul likens the Christian to a soldier. Here’s a snippet of my review which will be posted at a later time
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One of P.Min’s favorite movies is Saving Private Ryan because it depicts what happens when people who aren’t ready are sent into spiritual warfare. I feel like this movie [300] shows what it’s like to send people who are ready to fight into battle. One scene I really like: (script taken from the graphic novel).
Daxos: We expected Sparta’s commitment to at least match our own!
Leonidas: Doesn’t it? You there — Arcadian — what’s your profession?
Arcadian: I am a potter sir.
Leonidas: And you, Arcadian, what is your profession?
Arcadian: A sculptor sir.
Leonidas: And you?
Arcadian: A blacksmith.
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Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans give a war cry
Leonidas: You see old friend? I brought more soldiers than you did.
This exchange made me think of the verses:
Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs?he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4
Spartans were breed to be fighters. They were not involved in civilian affairs. This is what these verses talk about. Christians need to stay focused on the fight, not get entangled in all these worldly affairs. The Arcadians called anyone with a shield and sword a soldier but they were involved in the world and not skilled as soldiers. The Spartans’ primary identity were soldiers. I feel like many Christians dust off their Bible and go to church or even small group but their true identity, profession, is of the world. Too many Christians get caught up in civilian affairs and lose their kingdom focus. The Spartans had an undivided passion for fighting. In the same way, Christians should have an undivided passion for God and the advancement of his kingdom.
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Much more incredible insight to come. Stay tuned!