Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Jacob from the Bible

Have you ever heard of the popular game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon"? It’s a game where you try to connect any actor to Kevin Bacon in six steps or less. Well, we decided to put a biblical twist on it. Let’s see if we can connect Jacob from the Bible to Kevin Bacon.

Step 1: Jacob to Joseph

Jacob, one of the patriarchs of the Bible, had 12 sons. One of his sons was Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Joseph went on to become an important ruler in Egypt and saved his family from a famine.

Step 2: Joseph to Pharaoh

While in Egypt, Joseph worked for the Pharaoh, who was considered a god by the ancient Egyptians. The Pharaoh was the ruler of Egypt and was responsible for many of the great monuments and temples that still stand today.

Step 3: Pharaoh to Moses

Moses was born in Egypt but was raised by the Pharaoh’s daughter. Later, Moses became a leader of the Israelites and led them out of slavery in Egypt.

Step 4: Moses to Joshua

After Moses died, Joshua became the leader of the Israelites and led them into the Promised Land. Joshua was a great military leader and is known for his bravery and faith.

Step 5: Joshua to King David

King David was one of the greatest kings of Israel. He defeated many of Israel’s enemies and established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. David was also known for his music and poetry.

Step 6: King David to Kevin Bacon

In the 1999 movie "Stir of Echoes," Kevin Bacon played Tom Witzky, a man who becomes haunted by visions of a missing girl. The movie was directed by David Koepp, who also wrote the screenplay for the 1993 movie "Jurassic Park," which was directed by Steven Spielberg. Spielberg’s production company, Amblin Entertainment, produced the 1986 movie "The Color Purple," which was directed by none other than Steven Spielberg and starred Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey is a philanthropist and media mogul who has been a major influence in modern American culture.

Bible Verse

"And Jacob said to Joseph, ‘I never expected to see your face again, and now God has allowed me to see your children too.’" – Genesis 48:11

This verse shows the joy that Jacob felt at being reunited with his son Joseph after many years. It reminds us that no matter how far apart we may be from our loved ones, God has the power to bring us back together.