A film entitled Pharaoh and the Gods was released some years ago. There are some discrepancies with the biblical account, but this type of film is rather rare.
The film described Moses's situation in Egypt, but as his real identity of a Hebrew was exposed, he was exiled and almost killed by the Pharaoh. He fled to the wilderness where he encountered a Midian priest, married one of the daughters, and gave birth to two sons. As the years passed, Moses was inspired by the Holy Spirit to talk with God and realized that his mission was to save the enslaved and miserable Jewish people. With the help of divine power, Moses organized the Jewish people against the Egyptians and they turned to God.
God sent ten plagues on Egypt, which included turning water into blood, plagues of frogs, lice, locusts, hail, diseases, sores, darkness, and finally, the eldest son in each Egyptian family was killed. Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II consulted with his false gods and discussed things with the ministers but did not agree with the Israelis to let them go. But through the power of God, the Egyptian Pharaoh promised to let the Israelites go.
Moses led 400,000 Hebrews out of Egypt, leaving the city of oppressors and disasters, and on the way to the land of Canaan which was promised by God. In the process, Pharaoh chased the Israelis with an army of 4,000 soldiers and a thousand carriages in an attempt to keep the Israelis in slavery. But Moses was guided by God and walked the rugged mountain road, so that the soldiers were blocked. After Moses and the Hebrews crossed the Red Sea, the soldiers were swallowed by the sea.
This movie was magnificent, and truly reproduced the scenes of the ten plagues and the soldiers swallowed by the sea. The power of God’s work made Moses into a faithful leader, and the Jewish people followed Moses on the road of faith. Not human power, but the power from God inspired people's longing and faithfulness to God.
Today, everyone knows the historical facts of Exodus from the biblical record. But by watching the movie, we can understand the social background and historical progress at that time, and understand that Moses was chosen by God. In fact, salvation was not only for himself but also for the Jewish nation.
When we understand the content of the New Testament, we realize that God alternately chose Israel to become the elected and children of God. The spread of the gospel to the Gentiles proves that God loves Israel and all humanity. God’s work has been in existence since ancient times, and today He is still sovereign. He chooses the vessels that are suitable for His plan and that will glorify Him.
This film takes us into a distant era. Egypt in 1300 BC was the most developed country at that time, but when God extended his mercy to his chosen people, they were able to leave a tragic situation and triumph over their enemies. They were saved from slavery without blood and sacrifice.
Without His power, this could not have happened. The Egyptian soldiers were strong and not easily defeated, with strong bows and sharp weapons. But the end of man was the beginning of God’s work. The victory of the war was bound to be God. God simply wanted the Israelis to kneel and serve Him, and the Egyptians to raise their eyes and look up to Him, for He is the only true God. He engulfed the Egyptian soldiers with sea water, proof that God saved Israel. It was not human power but God's mighty act.
In the history of mankind, victory without war is the best way. God has surpassed everything created, and His wisdom cannot be measured. When we understand the power of God, we know that we should grasp the present and try our best. Trusting and obeying the Lord is the only way for us to be saved and overcome.
- Translated by Elaina Wu
福音影评丨观《法老与众神》有感：神若帮助谁能抵挡 有一部影片，是关于基督教题材的电影，虽然与圣经记载仍有所出入，然而有真实的记载是难得可贵的，这部影片的名字是《法老与众神》。 该影片描述了摩西在埃及的境遇原本尊贵，但随着事件的发展，他真实身份的显明，使他被法老流放且险些被害，摩西逃到米甸祭司那里，与其中一个女儿结婚生了两个儿子。在岁月的变迁中，摩西被圣灵感动，与神的使者交谈，认识到自己的使命是拯救受奴役、处境凄惨的犹太人民。在神大能的指引帮助下，摩西放弃组织犹太人民抗击埃及人的努力，转向神的作为。 神降下“十灾”于埃及，有血灾、蛙灾、虱灾、蝇灾、畜疫之灾、疮灾、雹灾、蝗灾、黑暗之灾，最后，是击杀长子。当这些灾难临到埃及人时，埃及法老拉美西斯二世求问假神，与大臣商议，却并未求问上帝，且不与以色列人协议，甚至不放他们离去。然而在上帝的大能作为下，埃及法老答应放以色列人离去。 于是，摩西率领四十万名希伯来人出埃及，离开欺压者与灾难之城，进入神所应许的迦南之地的路途中。在这个过程中，法老带领四千人和一千辆马车追赶以色列人，企图让以色列人继续为奴。摩西得着神的指引，走崎岖的山路，使追兵被拦阻；过红海，追兵被海水吞灭了。 这部影片气势恢宏，真实的再现了当时的十灾及追兵被海水吞没的场景，神的作为奇妙，使摩西忠心跟随，使犹太人民跟随摩西走信心之路，不是人力所能，乃是出自神的大能，激发人对神的向往和忠信。 今天的你我对当时以色列人出埃及的史实的了解多半出于圣经《出埃及记》的记载，通过观影可以使我们更直观的了解当时的社会背景和历史进程，明白摩西被神拣选的意义，不仅是为他个人的得救，更是为犹太民族得拯救。 当我们明白新约的内容，就会认识到神不仅拣选以色列人成为选民，也拣选万国万邦成为神的儿女。福音传到外邦，证明神不仅爱以色列人，也爱全人类。神的作为自古就有，今日依然施行治理，拣选神合用的器皿，实行神的计划，荣耀神的名。 这部影片带我们进入遥远的年代，公元前1300年的埃及在当时是首屈一指的发达，但当神的怜悯发动时，以色列人从悲惨的境遇中转回，成为不费一兵一卒、不必流血牺牲而能脱离为奴之地的得救者。 这样的事，若非神的大能，在当时的境况中是无法实现的。埃及人兵强马壮，有着强弓与利器，不易被人战胜。然而人的尽头是神的开头，战争的胜利取决于神，神不仅要以色列人屈膝事奉神，而且要埃及人举目仰望神，因神是掌管生命的独一真神。神将追兵用海水吞没，是神救以色列人的一个明证，不是人力所能，乃是神大能的作为。 在人类历史上，不战而胜是用兵之上策，神既超越一切被造的，神的智慧无法测度，超越一切用兵之道，当我们明白神的大能时，就知道应把握当下、竭力事主是必要的。信靠顺服主，是我们得救、得胜的惟一路径。
A film entitled Pharaoh and the Gods was released some years ago. There are some discrepancies with the biblical account, but this type of film is rather rare.
The film described Moses's situation in Egypt, but as his real identity of a Hebrew was exposed, he was exiled and almost killed by the Pharaoh. He fled to the wilderness where he encountered a Midian priest, married one of the daughters, and gave birth to two sons. As the years passed, Moses was inspired by the Holy Spirit to talk with God and realized that his mission was to save the enslaved and miserable Jewish people. With the help of divine power, Moses organized the Jewish people against the Egyptians and they turned to God.
God sent ten plagues on Egypt, which included turning water into blood, plagues of frogs, lice, locusts, hail, diseases, sores, darkness, and finally, the eldest son in each Egyptian family was killed. Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II consulted with his false gods and discussed things with the ministers but did not agree with the Israelis to let them go. But through the power of God, the Egyptian Pharaoh promised to let the Israelites go.
Moses led 400,000 Hebrews out of Egypt, leaving the city of oppressors and disasters, and on the way to the land of Canaan which was promised by God. In the process, Pharaoh chased the Israelis with an army of 4,000 soldiers and a thousand carriages in an attempt to keep the Israelis in slavery. But Moses was guided by God and walked the rugged mountain road, so that the soldiers were blocked. After Moses and the Hebrews crossed the Red Sea, the soldiers were swallowed by the sea.
This movie was magnificent, and truly reproduced the scenes of the ten plagues and the soldiers swallowed by the sea. The power of God’s work made Moses into a faithful leader, and the Jewish people followed Moses on the road of faith. Not human power, but the power from God inspired people's longing and faithfulness to God.
Today, everyone knows the historical facts of Exodus from the biblical record. But by watching the movie, we can understand the social background and historical progress at that time, and understand that Moses was chosen by God. In fact, salvation was not only for himself but also for the Jewish nation.
When we understand the content of the New Testament, we realize that God alternately chose Israel to become the elected and children of God. The spread of the gospel to the Gentiles proves that God loves Israel and all humanity. God’s work has been in existence since ancient times, and today He is still sovereign. He chooses the vessels that are suitable for His plan and that will glorify Him.
This film takes us into a distant era. Egypt in 1300 BC was the most developed country at that time, but when God extended his mercy to his chosen people, they were able to leave a tragic situation and triumph over their enemies. They were saved from slavery without blood and sacrifice.
Without His power, this could not have happened. The Egyptian soldiers were strong and not easily defeated, with strong bows and sharp weapons. But the end of man was the beginning of God’s work. The victory of the war was bound to be God. God simply wanted the Israelis to kneel and serve Him, and the Egyptians to raise their eyes and look up to Him, for He is the only true God. He engulfed the Egyptian soldiers with sea water, proof that God saved Israel. It was not human power but God's mighty act.
In the history of mankind, victory without war is the best way. God has surpassed everything created, and His wisdom cannot be measured. When we understand the power of God, we know that we should grasp the present and try our best. Trusting and obeying the Lord is the only way for us to be saved and overcome.
- Translated by Elaina Wu
Gospel Movie Review of Pharaoh and the Gods: Nobody Can Be against God
