Tag Archives: bible

Miracles Often Take Time

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Despite the hard time I’m going through right now, I believe it is a miracle that is unfolding little by little. One of my sisters told me something beautiful recently to cheer me up. She said, “You have people both … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged angel, bible, God, miracles, money, mortgage burning, personal, prophet | 2 Comments

I Am So Grateful

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Biblical story of Esther is inspiring. It demonstrates the power of faith. At a critical point in that story, Esther risks her life by entering King Darius’s court without being summoned, an act punishable by death. But she needs … Continue reading →

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A Brilliant Detail I Just Discovered in The Ten Commandments (1956)

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Ten Commandments (1956) is one of my favorite movies. I’ve both praised and poked a little fun at it over the years in my reviews. It’s an exceptional film, no matter what. I know this because (nearly 70 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged bible, bible stories, egypt, films, God, history, moses, movie review, movies, movies based on books, scriptures, the ten commandments, videos | Leave a comment

A Powerful Tool for Overcoming Temptation

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve been teaching my kids all the Bible stories in order, and we just finished with King David. His story starts so well, but he had one fatal flaw that basically wrecked his life. He gave into temptation, lusting for … Continue reading →

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Aladdin Is a Love Story Between Mankind and Jesus Christ

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I am excited to share something I just realized about the 1992 animated film Aladdin. I won’t bother discussing the live-action remake because that one took out some of the key elements that contribute to the symbolism of the original. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged aladdin, animated films, bible, bible stories, fantasy, films, jesus christ, movie review, movies, relationships, romance | 12 Comments

The Biblical Allegory of Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Remember that movie about everyday people who are called to do a marvelous work and a wonder, being invited by a vision to a mountain where they will see signs in the heavens as they commune with heavenly beings? The … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bible, classic films, close encounters of the third kind, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, scriptures, steven spielberg | 3 Comments

Christmas Message

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Merry Christmas, everyone! At this time of year, we are invited to reflect upon the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. For my gift to you, I offer an insight into His character. I’ve heard people comment on … Continue reading →

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Can You Imagine Seeing a TV Episode Like This Today?

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What would you do if you had to choose how you were going to be killed? Imagine living in a nightmarish dystopia in which logic is an enemy and truth is a menace. You’re not being sentenced to death because … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bible, christian, drama, future, God, religion, the obsolete man, the twilight zone, TV shows | 9 Comments

The End of The Ten Commandments (1956) Is the End of the World

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In a film packed with memorable moments, the creation of the 10 Commandments stands out as quite possibly the best scene in The Ten Commandments (1956). And not just because it is packed with Logos, spirituality, and drama. Another reason … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged bible, bible stories, classic films, end of the world, eschatology, God, history, Israel, moses, prophet, the ten commandments | 3 Comments

I Found the Mother of All Plot Holes in The Ten Commandments (1956)

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Ten Commandments (1956) is one of the best movies ever made. It’s ambitious, awe-inspiring, emotional, and respectful of its source material. Everything I could ask for from a Biblical epic. So it was all the more surprising when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged bible, bible stories, God, moses, prophet, scriptures, the ten commandments | 8 Comments