Even the winds and the waves obey him!. For that I gave it 2 star alone. Miracles of Jesus Christ - Full List with Bible Verses - Christianity.com 4. He said that people often ask him why the Lord allowed the pioneers to suffer. For example, the movie opens with the Mormon Battalions discovery of the Donner Partys remains. I think the most distracting and hilarious bit to me was that the dwarf who travels with the group is shown in an angelic form later on, no longer a dwarf, but he continues to have vision problem since he still has his glasses. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus knees and said, Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man! For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simons partners. Miracles occur in response to faith. God gave man life, not so it could be thrown away on the journey, no one should have made. 37 Miracles of Jesus Recorded in the Gospels - Learn Religions Take heart, daughter, he said, your faith has healed you. And the woman was healed at that moment. Very often, when I watch a film, the subject matter makes me want to learn more and this wasthe case with a movie that Isaw on the BYU channel. Brother Christensen also spoke of his new movie "17 Miracles," which follows the story of Levi Savage and his journey with the Willie Handcart Company. Jesus said to them, Come and have breakfast. None of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? They knew it was the Lord. Wolves haunt the company, but they primarily serve as a reminder of mankinds darker capacity to turn on themselves. Jesus cured a man of dropsy (Luke 14:1-4). It was meant to showcase the faith of those who undertook the journey, and make me wonder how I can exhibit such faith in my life. Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now. What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. 17 Miracles (2011) - 17 Miracles (2011) - User Reviews - IMDb Ask him. Jesus changed water into wine (John 2:1-11). And after that they can think back on that and know they are not alone.". Who touched me? Jesus asked. Jesus cured the nobleman's son (John 4:46-47). So in my opinion the movie is indeed of the christian faith but it is also faith in our fellowman. 26. Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. 1. Jesus performed plenty of miracles. Most viewers will be overwhelmed at the number of ordeals and miracles that are shown. Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. Then he said to the man, Stretch out your hand. So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other. He called out to them, Friends, havent you any fish? No, they answered. What an interesting story, one I have never heard of although I remember reading a book when I was quite young about the early Mormons going to Salt Lake City, and found it fascinating. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask. Jesus said to her, Your brother will rise again. Martha answered, I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. "It is my calling and callings are seldom convenient," Brother Moyle states in the film, then he leaves to walk the 22 miles to the temple, He was not some great ecclesiastical leader," Brother Christensen said. The trails were many: sickness, fatigue, bickering, cold, starvation and death; most were city folks, and none were prepared for the grueling trip. We need more inspiring films like this in our homes. I often wonder if I would have gone with the Saints that took this trek. "Hopefully they will learn things that will touch them even more deeply and affect their lives," Christensen said. 33. Critic Sean P. Means of The Salt Lake Tribune thought that Christensen's eye for striking cinematography gave the film a "glossy look" and Wade's portrayal of the hardy Levi Savage "held the film together." 19. Their faith pushed them onward when even when hope may have failed them. It happened this way: Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus ), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. Film director T.C. What is a miracle? This handsome young actor could be the new Robert Redford. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. Disappointed. Jesus replied, Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, Go, throw yourself into the sea, and it will be done. Did Miracles Really Happen? | Answers in Genesis Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images Plus/KucherAV. After Jesus had sent the crowd away, he got into the boat and went to the vicinity of Magadan. The movie in my opinion tries not to be over-dramatic and in some ways under-plays the suffering of the pioneers when you consider the temperature, with wind-chill factor would have approached minus 50 degrees. Immediately they received their sight and followed him. These progenitors laid a foundation of faith for offspring that are still basking in the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ due to what they endured. Christensen spoke Thursday, Aug. 18, and Friday, Aug. 19, to a full house about his experiences of bringing our pioneer ancestors to life, particularly in the short film "Only a Stonecutter" and his new movie "17 Miracles." "Only a Stonecutter" is the story of John Rowe Moyle who was baptized the very night he . Johns disciples told him about all these things. When Jesus entered the synagogue leaders house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes, he said, Go away. "17 Miracles" tells the story of the Mormon pioneers who used handcarts to travel to Utah in 1856 and endured terrible hardships by traveling duringa brutal winter. He was also inspired by Savage's faith and courage. Life is always more complex than can be depicted in two hours. Christensen films a scene in his new movie, 17 Miracles., Pioneers cross the Sweetwater River in 17 Miracles.. 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