Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Ezra from the Bible

Have you ever played the game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon"? It’s a popular game that challenges you to connect any actor to Kevin Bacon in six steps or less. But have you ever thought about connecting a biblical character to Kevin Bacon? Let’s try it with Ezra, a scribe and priest from the Bible.

Step 1: Ezra to Nehemiah
Ezra and Nehemiah were contemporaries and worked together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the Persian king and was appointed as the governor of Judah. He called on Ezra to help him with the spiritual revival of the people.

Step 2: Nehemiah to Artaxerxes
Nehemiah served under the Persian king Artaxerxes, who was the one who gave him permission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Artaxerxes also gave Ezra permission to lead a group of exiles back to Jerusalem and to restore the temple.

Step 3: Artaxerxes to Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie played the role of Queen Olympias in the movie "Alexander", which was about the life of Alexander the Great. Artaxerxes was the king of Persia during the time of Alexander the Great’s conquests.

Step 4: Angelina Jolie to Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie was married to Brad Pitt for several years before their divorce. They met on the set of the movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", where they played a married couple who were actually secret agents.

Step 5: Brad Pitt to George Clooney
Brad Pitt and George Clooney are good friends and have worked together on several movies, including the "Ocean’s" trilogy. They are also both known for their humanitarian work and have founded charities to help those in need.

Step 6: George Clooney to Kevin Bacon
George Clooney directed the movie "Suburbicon", which starred Matt Damon. Matt Damon has a Bacon number of 1, since he starred in "Mystic River" with Kevin Bacon.

Bible Verse:
"Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from him a safe journey for ourselves, our children, and all our goods." – Ezra 8:21 (ESV)

This verse shows Ezra’s dedication to seeking God’s guidance and protection on their journey back to Jerusalem. It reminds us to trust in God’s provision and to seek his guidance in all our endeavors.