Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Elisabeth from the Bible
If you’ve ever played the popular party game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon," you know that it’s possible to connect any actor to Kevin Bacon within six steps or less. But did you know that it’s also possible to connect Elisabeth from the Bible to Kevin Bacon in six steps or less? Let’s give it a try:
- Elisabeth was the mother of John the Baptist.
- John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
- Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot.
- Judas Iscariot was played by Ben Mendelsohn in the movie "Mary Magdalene."
- Ben Mendelsohn starred in "The Dark Knight Rises" with Christian Bale.
- Christian Bale appeared in "The Big Short" with Kevin Bacon.
Now that we’ve connected Elisabeth to Kevin Bacon, let’s take a look at some interesting details about the people involved:
- John the Baptist was known for his preaching and his baptism of repentance. He was also the cousin of Jesus.
- Judas Iscariot is infamous for betraying Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. After the betrayal, he hanged himself.
- Ben Mendelsohn is an Australian actor who has appeared in many movies and TV shows, including "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and "Bloodline."
- Christian Bale is a Welsh actor who has played a variety of roles, including Batman in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.
Now, let’s wrap up with a Bible verse related to Elisabeth:
"And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord." – Luke 1:45
This verse refers to Elisabeth’s faith in God’s plan for her and her son, John the Baptist. Despite her old age and the seemingly impossible circumstances, Elisabeth believed that God would fulfill His promises to her. May we all have the same trust in God’s faithfulness.