Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Matthew from the Bible

The game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" is a popular party game that challenges players to connect any actor to Kevin Bacon through six or fewer connections. Let’s try it with Matthew from the Bible!

Step 1: Matthew was one of Jesus’ disciples.

Matthew was a tax collector before he became a disciple.
He is the author of the Gospel of Matthew.
The Gospel of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament.

Step 2: Jesus Christ appeared in "The Passion of the Christ" (2004) with Maia Morgenstern.

Maia Morgenstern is a Romanian actress.
She is best known for her role as Mary in "The Passion of the Christ."
Morgenstern is also a stage actress and director in Romania.

Step 3: Maia Morgenstern appeared in "Hackers" (1995) with Matthew Lillard.

Matthew Lillard is an American actor and director.
He is best known for his role as Stu in "Scream."
Lillard also voiced Shaggy in the "Scooby-Doo" movies.

Step 4: Matthew Lillard appeared in "Without a Paddle" (2004) with Dax Shepard.

Dax Shepard is an American actor, comedian, and writer.
He is best known for his role as Crosby Braverman in "Parenthood."
Shepard is also married to actress Kristen Bell.

Step 5: Dax Shepard appeared in "Idiocracy" (2006) with Terry Crews.

Terry Crews is an American actor, comedian, and former NFL player.
He is best known for his role as Julius on "Everybody Hates Chris."
Crews is also a former professional football player.

Step 6: Terry Crews appeared in "White Chicks" (2004) with Kevin Bacon!

Kevin Bacon is an American actor and musician.
He rose to fame with his role in "Footloose" (1984).
Bacon is also known for his roles in "A Few Good Men" and "Apollo 13."

Wrap-up:

Matthew was a disciple of Jesus, who was known for his tax-collecting before becoming a follower. In Matthew 9:9-13, Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him, and he leaves behind his old life to become a disciple. This verse reminds us that no matter what our past may be, Jesus invites us to come and follow Him. "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he rose and followed him." (Matthew 9:9 ESV)