Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Joseph from the Bible

Have you ever played the game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon"? The premise is that any actor can be connected to Kevin Bacon through their film roles in six steps or less. But have you ever thought about connecting characters from the Bible to Kevin Bacon? Let’s give it a try with Joseph, one of the most well-known figures in the Bible.

Step 1: Joseph to Pharaoh

Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and eventually ended up in Egypt.
He caught the eye of Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, and was made second-in-command of the kingdom.

Interesting fact: In ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh was not just a political leader, but was also considered a god.

Step 2: Pharaoh to Moses

Moses was born in Egypt during a time when the Pharaoh had ordered that all male Hebrew babies be killed.
His mother placed him in a basket and sent him down the Nile River, where he was found by the Pharaoh’s daughter and raised in the royal court.
Moses eventually became a prophet and led the Hebrew people out of slavery in Egypt.

Interesting fact: The story of Moses and the Ten Plagues is one of the most well-known stories from the Bible.

Step 3: Moses to David

David was a shepherd who was anointed by the prophet Samuel to be the future king of Israel.
He became a close friend of Saul, the current king of Israel, but later had to flee the country when Saul became jealous and tried to kill him.
David eventually became king and united the tribes of Israel.

Interesting fact: David is considered one of the greatest kings in the history of Israel and is credited with writing many of the Psalms in the Bible.

Step 4: David to Solomon

Solomon was the son of David and Bathsheba.
He became king after David’s death and was known for his wisdom and wealth.
He also built the first temple in Jerusalem.

Interesting fact: The story of the two women who came to Solomon with a baby and claimed it was theirs is one of the most famous stories from the Bible.

Step 5: Solomon to Jesus

Jesus was born in Bethlehem during the reign of King Herod.
He grew up in Nazareth and began his ministry when he was around 30 years old.
He performed many miracles and taught the people about God’s love and forgiveness.

Interesting fact: Jesus is considered by Christians to be the Son of God and the savior of the world.

Step 6: Jesus to Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon starred in the 1992 film "A Few Good Men" with Tom Cruise.
Tom Cruise starred in the 2004 film "Collateral" with Jamie Foxx.
Jamie Foxx starred in the 2012 film "Django Unchained" with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the 2019 film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" with Brad Pitt.
Brad Pitt starred in the 2013 film "12 Years a Slave" with Lupita Nyong’o.
Lupita Nyong’o starred in the 2016 film "Queen of Katwe" with David Oyelowo.
David Oyelowo starred in the 2018 film "Come Away" with Angelina Jolie.
Angelina Jolie starred in the 2004 film "Alexander" with Colin Farrell.
Colin Farrell starred in the 2003 film "The Recruit" with Al Pacino.
Al Pacino starred in the 2011 film "Jack and Jill" with Adam Sandler.
Adam Sandler starred in the 2019 film "Uncut Gems" with LaKeith Stanfield.
LaKeith Stanfield starred in the 2020 film "The Photograph" with Issa Rae.
Issa Rae starred in the 2019 film "Little" with Marsai Martin.
Marsai Martin starred in the 2020 film "Black-ish" with Tracee Ellis Ross.
Tracee Ellis Ross starred in the 2000 film "Love & Basketball" with Alfre Woodard.
Alfre Woodard starred in the 2003 film "The Core" with Aaron Eckhart.
Aaron Eckhart starred in the 2004 film "Suspect Zero" with Ben Kingsley.
Ben Kingsley starred in the 1995 film "Joseph" as Potiphar.

Interesting fact: "Joseph" is a made-for-TV movie based on the story of Joseph from the Bible. It features Ben Kingsley as Potiphar, the same character from Step 1.

Bible Verse

As we wrap up this fun exercise, let’s remember the biblical character we started with. Joseph showed remarkable resilience and faith in God even in the face of adversity. In Genesis 50:20, he says to his brothers who had sold him into slavery, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."

May we all have the same faith and trust in God that Joseph had, and may we always look for the good in every situation.