

Like, he completely got it on an academic and theological level (totally his dad). Instead, he accepted what Jesus did almost in a way of completely understanding the fact that this absolutely had to happen to dissolve us all of our sins. I am surprised any of us lasted past 6pm tonight.Īnother child, my thinker, watched and was not horrified. We were all up extremely late due to a sleepover last night and the boys woke up this morning before the rooster crows. I need to give this kid some grace though. I had one kiddo fall asleep almost instantly. But, let me just tell you, if you want Good Friday to be real to you, watch this film through the eyes of your children. I was apprehensive and held my breath during certain scenes. That, or they will have nightmares for forever. Let me start by saying that I was somewhat terrified that I may scar my children for life by showing them such a graphic film. I knew this movie would be a stepping stone to get them there.

I think I fear this more than I fear them walking away from God all together. My biggest concern, I think I can speak for both my husband and I on this, is that our children’s faith will be because of mom and dad and not their own. They know who Jesus is and what he did for us. They have gone to church since they were in my belly. But, right now they are six, seven, and ten. This movie gives us a small glimpse into that reality and that’s what I wanted my kids to see: reality.

We can never know the brevity of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. From the moment I saw the film, I knew I wanted my children to see it and I didn’t even have any kids when the movie first came out. AI got the crazy idea to watch The Passion of the Christ with my boys on this Good Friday.
