The BBC "Comes to Jesus"

 

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1. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear;
   Things I would ask Him to tell me if He were here;
   Scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea,
   Stories of Jesus, tell them to me.

I had to chuckle in a "Dad joke" way when I saw the Variety opening "The BBC is experiencing a 'come to Jesus' moment." The venerable British Broadcasting Corporation is creating a four-part series about the life of Jesus of Nazareth to be released in 2027. 

According to the BBC's news release: 

Ambitious new landmark series on the life and world of Jesus Christ announced

Jesus Christ is one of the most recognised and influential figures in human history --  yet what we know about him comes from remarkably few sources.

This ambitious series will bring life and focus like never before. With new historical research and insights, there has never been a more compelling moment to re-look at the evidence and follow the path of Jesus' life to map  how he sparked a revolution that continues to impact our lives 2000 years later. 

                                                          The Greatest Story Ever Told film, 1965

Is it just me or is there a gosh golly "Greatest Story Ever Told" feel to this introduction?  That's okay, I have a high tolerance for talking heads documentaries so I hope I can watch it and not be disappointed. 

There was a in-depth series by PBS back in the late 1990s called From Jesus to Christ and I recall it being worthwhile. It's still available online so I may take a look. And I'll continue to read my New Testament where I have regular "come to Jesus" moments. I might even re-watch The Life of Brian.