The gospel according to Ben-Hur
One scene in the 1959 film tells the entire story.
In the 1959 epic Ben-Hur there is a powerful scene after the Crucifixion of Christ. His blood runs down a hill in the rain and two female lepers are healed. This brief scene sums up the power of the Gospel of Jesus. This Haiku reflects the moment.
He bled out for us
The remission of our sin
Was nailed to the Cross
About the Creator
Cheryl E Preston
Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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