Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Isaiah from the Bible

The popular game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" is based on the idea that every actor can be connected to Kevin Bacon in six steps or less. But what if we applied this game to biblical characters? Let’s take a look at the six degrees of separation between Isaiah from the Bible and Kevin Bacon.

Step 1: Isaiah to King David
Isaiah is a prophet in the Old Testament who lived in Jerusalem during the reign of King Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. King David, on the other hand, was a warrior and the second king of Israel. Isaiah prophesies about the coming of a descendant of David who will establish a kingdom of justice and righteousness forever. (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Step 2: King David to Bathsheba
King David’s affair with Bathsheba, the wife of one of his soldiers, is one of the most famous stories in the Bible. The affair led to the murder of Bathsheba’s husband and the birth of Solomon, who would become the next king of Israel.

Step 3: Bathsheba to Uriah the Hittite
Bathsheba’s husband, Uriah the Hittite, was a loyal soldier who refused to sleep with his wife while he was away at war. King David then ordered him to the front lines of battle where he was killed.

Step 4: Uriah the Hittite to Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar was the king of Babylon who conquered Jerusalem and exiled the Israelites to Babylon. Uriah the Hittite may have been one of the soldiers who fought against the Babylonians.

Step 5: Nebuchadnezzar to Daniel
Daniel was a prophet who lived during the Babylonian exile. He was known for his wisdom and interpretation of dreams, which earned him favor with King Nebuchadnezzar.

Step 6: Daniel to Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon starred in the movie "Footloose" which was directed by Herbert Ross. Ross also directed the movie "The Goodbye Girl" which starred Richard Dreyfuss. Dreyfuss starred in the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" which was directed by Steven Spielberg. Spielberg directed the movie "Minority Report" which starred Tom Cruise. Cruise starred in the movie "A Few Good Men" which was directed by Rob Reiner. Reiner directed the movie "The American President" which starred Michael J. Fox. Fox starred in the movie "The Secret of My Success" which was directed by Herbert Ross, the same director as "Footloose."

Wrap up with a Bible verse related to Isaiah
Isaiah is known for his prophecies about the coming of Jesus Christ, who he refers to as the "Prince of Peace." In Isaiah 9:6-7, he writes, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this."