Element Christian Church of Santa Maria

Sometimes we can miss the parallels that Esther truly holds as the comedy threatens to overwhelm the message of why it was placed within scripture. Esther 7 holds great semblance to Jesus taking on our sin by identifying us with Himself in His death and resurrection.

Esther is unaware that the clock is ticking for more than just God’s people. A separate

clock is counting down for Mordecai. Haman has built a 75’ gallows (pole) and plans to

ask the king for permission to impale Mordecai on it first thing in the morning.

For Chistianity Today's interview with Andrew Stanton, the writer of Wall E, you can follow this link:

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/movies/interviews/2008/andrewstanton.html

For Christianity Today's interview with Peter Docter, the writer of UP, you can follow this link:

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/movies/interviews/2009/petedocter.html

As a people we love revenge, getting even so we feel better. But when we take it on our

own we are saying: “God, I don’t like the way you do your job, get out of my seat.” – We think

our punishment and timing is more proper than God’s…Revenge is a lack of trust in God.

The gender war in our current world is destroying God’s intent for men and women and how they are to relate in their interpersonal relationships. As we looked at men failing to live in a godly way in Esther week 3, so today we looked at women who are subtle and lovely.

Self importance is having an exaggerated opinion of yourself and it effects everyone. Some people show it outwardly and their lives become about boasting, others keep it buried deep inside but become secretly resentful when others are recognized while they are not.

Film & Theology - Star Trek

We all come to crossroads in life... do what is right, or do what is comfortable. More often that not the right and Godly thing to do is the most uncomfortable thing. But once we step out into that uncomfortable place, once we step into faith, God takes that and amazing things happen.

Everyone has an internal set of rules that they live by. We make up these rules to keep ourselves safe from harm, embarrassment, and sometimes, sin. When someone else has their own set of internal rules, and they differ from our own, we tend to dislike someone else because they have different standards.

Film & Theology - The Prestige