|
|
Post by AntiArbitrator on May 24, 2015 21:18:53 GMT -5
The Road to Damascus (5-24-15) As Saul tracks Peter, he has a vision on the road to Damascus; Claudia’s nightmares come to fruition.
When Peter and John arrived in Samaria, they cured many people. Peter begged God to spare the life of the magician after he gave money to Peter in an attempt to purchase some holy spirit. I really like the way Peter is portrayed.
My favorite scene was when Saul had a vision of Jesus and became blind. He was told to go into Damascus and he would be told what to do. He suffered in Damascus until Ananias brought him a message from Jesus and cured his blindness. The message was that Saul was Jesus’ chosen instrument to proclaim his name to the gentiles and others. Ananias baptized Saul and Saul returned to Jerusalem to talk to people in the Temple.
Life was looking prosperous for Pilate and his wife when Tiberius offered him a position in Rome. Unfortunately, Pilate angered Caligula and will no doubt be punished now that Caligula succeeded Tiberius as Emperor. Pilate’s wife had a dream that Caligula smothered Tiberius with a pillow, but, of course, she cannot prove it. Whenever I see Caligula, he is portrayed as disrespectful, vicious, perverted and definitely insane.
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on May 25, 2015 15:27:22 GMT -5
Rome is in serious trouble if that man is the emperor. I have to say all those scenes with the emperor and the various officials or future officials were interesting.
I was somehow under the impression that Saul learned everything he needed to know while he was blind. Also, I thought that's when he became Paul. I also wouldn't have thought of Paul as being one of those happy Christians.
The magician's faith didn't seem genuine last week but it did this week, until he explained what he wanted. And when he did, I knew the way he phrased it he wasn't going to get it. The looks on the faces of those two when the others were healing told me what was going on. I guess when he repented the second time, it wasn't genuine enough either.
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jun 1, 2015 16:29:17 GMT -5
I forgot to mention this. Saul seemed to think it was strange womeone like Peter would be in charge. I almost got the impression he was going to say, "They need someone like me."
Mary Magdalene went to talk to Peter. I was so hoping Saul would be there.
I wouldn't have though the others would have such a hard time accepting Saul. That's something I had never thought about.
I like how the priest seems to be on our side. He believes some of what we believe, for a change.
I don't like this new emperor but at least he's leaving. He's quite violent.
|
|
|
|
Post by AntiArbitrator on Jun 1, 2015 17:16:46 GMT -5
S1.E9 Saul's Return (Sunday, May 31, 2015)
Emperor Caligula demands that his statue be placed in the Temple. Pilate and Caiaphas know such desecration will cause rebellion. Saul returns a changed man.
Saul exhibited anger in the past that a mere fisherman (Peter) would be chosen as leader of the people in the tents. He challenged Peter on the basis that he was much more qualified to preach. In my opinion, Saul is arrogant and that is why he expected everyone to accept the change in him based on his word. Did you notice he is demanding equality with Peter as a leader? We know he was sincere, but anyone who did not witness his transformation was rightfully afraid to trust him.
I cannot recall if Simon’s frustration will lead to problems for Peter and his followers.
Caligula raped the woman and joked about it with his lover. He is disgusting. I was not surprised that he made the man fall on his sword because he is brutal. I think Pilate and his wife have friends in high places or Caligula would have killed Pilate for the insult.
His demand that a statue be placed in the temple was a certain way to incite war. I guess he does not care if Jerusalem is destroyed.
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jun 5, 2015 17:44:58 GMT -5
This surely can't be real. It's too much of a coincidence. Tiberius executed IN Jerusalem? Caligula taking over there before he returns to Rome? I don't have time to look it up. I've been online way too long and I have so much real world stuff to do.
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jun 5, 2015 17:47:05 GMT -5
I cannot recall if Simon’s frustration will lead to problems for Peter and his followers. It's confusing to have so many Simons. Where I live there is a radio station with a long history named Simon. They say "We play everything". I seriously never thought that would last but it is often number one among radio stations not specifically targeting African-Americans. It actually sounds a lot like an oldies station most of the time. |
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jun 8, 2015 16:16:08 GMT -5
They're still making me think of situations I hadn't imagined.
It seems like they would have all gotten along, but Saul thinks Simon should just stay out of his business and Simon isn't happy.
Well, what is best known about Saul is that he went off by himself rather than staying with the others. He's still not Paul which is very confusing.
At least it was PG this week, but the consequences of being one of them are harsh. I guess they figure we're less likely to accept violence against a woman.
So Herod is being told not to be a king. I guess this is the same Herod that Kelsey Grammer played, but he's so much older. I also saw him last night on The Tonys.
|
|
|
|
Post by AntiArbitrator on Jun 8, 2015 20:43:20 GMT -5
I think the issue between Simon and Saul could have been resolved if Saul had some humility instead of brushing off Simon's concerns. I am glad Simon did not betray Saul.
Pilate had to take action against the women. The punishment was harsh but we saw only one stroke of the whip. I am not familiar with the role the Nigerians will play in the conflict.
Herod is being portrayed as insignificant and it was insulting to rudely tell him to get out of the royal house.
The wives continue to undermine and plot without their husbands' knowledge.
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jun 12, 2015 14:06:17 GMT -5
I am not familiar with the role the Nigerians will play in the conflict. Ethiopians. Herod is being portrayed as insignificant and it was insulting to rudely tell him to get out of the royal house. That's for sure. The wives continue to undermine and plot without their husbands' knowledge. If anything is fictional in this world, that is. |
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jun 15, 2015 16:20:48 GMT -5
I was relieved to see Tabitha revived. I never knew about her.
It surprises me greatly that the name was used for Samantha's daughter in "Bewitched". Samantha was anti-Christian and to use the name of a Biblical figure would have been out of character. I don't know how the name was chosen.
I found it surprising that Philip just diappeared like that.
The Ethiopian diplomat is a good character. He seems like a king himself. It's a shame the way he was treated.
I didn't like seeing Joanna executed but it seems to have had an effect on Cornelius, who we know will convert. And the way she forgave him is an important part of seeing what the faith is really about.
|
|
|
|
Post by AntiArbitrator on Jun 15, 2015 19:40:35 GMT -5
I agree with everything you said.
I was surprised the angel revealed himself but Peter could not see him.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using proboards
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jun 22, 2015 16:29:48 GMT -5
They left us with a cliffhanger. But I think this show was cancelled.
That was great the way Cornelius showed all those emotions. A big tough soldier but he cried. Then he was so happy.
Then he had to make some decisions.
I didn't think the temple would be a problem but they did say Jesus said it was his Father's house.
|
|
|
|
Post by AntiArbitrator on Jun 22, 2015 20:21:57 GMT -5
Cornelius’ struggle to be loyal to Pilate although he was not comfortable with carrying out the demands was interesting to watch throughout the series. I had been waiting all season to see when he would cross over and it was a very emotional transition, especially when he cried. I thought he had passionate feelings for Pilate’s wife, but he was true to his family. Pilate obviously loved Claudia, but she thought Cornelius wanted them to run away together. That was a terrible misunderstanding.
There are a number of cliff hangers that I would like to see resolved. I was shocked someone killed Caiaphas’ wife although I did not like the way she disrespected her husband and plotted against him. Was Leah's murder arranged by a member of her family?
Did the Centurion attack Peter because he suspected Peter had influenced Cornelius?
When Cornelius and his family spoke in tongues, were they meant to travel to other lands and carry the message?
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jun 26, 2015 15:13:33 GMT -5
Speaking in tongues, when it actually did happen in the Bible, was intended to communicate the message to those who could understand it.
|
|
|
|
Post by AntiArbitrator on Jun 26, 2015 18:10:31 GMT -5
I cannot understand anyone who speaks in tongues and I have listened to people in Pentecostal and Holiness services. But, to be honest, I always think they are faking it anyway.
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jun 29, 2015 14:50:37 GMT -5
It was discussed at my church on Sunday or Wednesday nights when I was a teenager. We had an older woman who had attended churches like that and when she died I saw in her obituary that she was going to one of those churches. But it is stated somewhere that there must be an interpeter if no one else can understand.
|
|
|
|
Post by AntiArbitrator on Jun 30, 2015 8:37:13 GMT -5
If someone interpreted the message, I would be more inclined to think it was something other than a ruse.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using proboards
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Jul 15, 2015 15:42:24 GMT -5
I read this show didn't do as well as the first part did on the History Channel.
|
|
|
|
Post by KyleEl on Dec 24, 2015 15:21:00 GMT -5
|
|
