Babette's Feast (film) and Grace (CLM 519)

From: Lance Lawton

Tue, 2 Dec 1997

Re CLM 519 The Game (film) and the Book of Job [snip] >I would be interested in hearing about other ways in which people >use movies to reflect upon scripture and our faith experience. If >you have some good examples it would be great to hear them. > >Ken Mavor > A good excuse to throw in my contribution on films. I'm undoubtedly not the first to comment on the film "Babette's Feast". Made several years ago, and appears on TV from time to time. Mixture of Danish and French, with English subtitles, and almost entirely set in a tiny 18th century Danish village. On that basis it sounds about as exciting as watching the grass grow. In fact - I'd rate it the best film I've ever seen, and I never tire of re-watching it. It speaks to me of the lavishness of God's love and grace towards people (especially Christians) who consistently limit his graciousness and generosity, and fail even to recognise it. Every time I watch it I learn something about grace I'd never seen before. This too would make great viewing for a bible study etc. Also simply a great spiritual "tonic" for any believer to imbibe frequently! Cheers! Lance Lance Lawton ... ichthus Ph / fax 61 3 9749 1431 Victoria, Australia e-mail: lancel@vicnet.net.au ____________________________ Clergy/Leaders' Mailing List (Moderated) This mailing list is open to all Christians via Internet e-mail and most fax destinations. Submissions welcome: clergy@pastornet.net.au To unsubscribe, e-mail to: clergy-request@pastornet.net.au with SUBJECT reading UNSUBSCRIBE Copyright: Postings may be re-sent ONLY with all copyright notifications intact. A PastorNET ministry: manager@pastornet.net.au

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