
Young Messiah, The
PG-13, 2016, Focus Features
Director:
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Starring:
Sean Bean, David Bradley, Sara Lazzaro, Adam Greaves-Neal, Jonathan Bailey
Plot:
Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.
1
Demon influences boy to do evil
Themes: Demons, Evil, Spiritual Warfare, Satan, Spiritual Realm, Temptation
3
Woman quotes Psalm 23 in midst of executions
Themes: Bible Illustration, Facing Trials, Suffering, Fear, Trusting God
4
Old woman trusts in hope of coming Messiah
Themes: Deliverance, Hope, Jesus, Trusting God, Salvation
5
Father counsels son to wait for God's timing
Themes: Children, Parenting, Raising Children, Trusting God, Questioning God
6
Young Jesus answers rabbi's questions wisely
Themes: God's Word, Jesus
7
Satan tries to discourage young Jesus
Themes: Demons, Jesus, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, Satan, Temptation
8
Mary wonders if she's strong enough for God's calling
Themes: Calling, God's Plan, Jesus, Mother's Care, Motherhood
9
Rabbi tells of Herod's massacre of Jewish babies
Themes: Bible Illustration, Jesus
10
Mary tells young Jesus of His miraculous birth
Themes: Bible Illustration, Christmas, Jesus