Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Moses from the Bible
The popular game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" is based on the idea that any actor can be connected to Kevin Bacon through six or fewer connections. But have you ever thought about connecting a Bible character to Kevin Bacon? Let’s play the game with Moses from the Bible!
Step 1: Moses to Aaron
Moses had a brother named Aaron who was also a prophet and served as the first high priest of Israel. In the movie "The Ten Commandments" (1956), Aaron was portrayed by actor John Carradine.
Step 2: Aaron to David Carradine
John Carradine is the father of actor David Carradine, who is best known for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the TV series "Kung Fu" (1972-1975).
Step 3: David Carradine to Uma Thurman
David Carradine starred alongside Uma Thurman in the movie "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" (2003), directed by Quentin Tarantino.
Step 4: Uma Thurman to Kevin Bacon
Uma Thurman and Kevin Bacon both appeared in the movie "My Life So Far" (1999), a drama-comedy about a Scottish family in the 1920s.
Step 5: Kevin Bacon to Tom Hanks
Kevin Bacon and Tom Hanks co-starred in the movie "Apollo 13" (1995), a thrilling drama based on the true story of the failed Apollo 13 mission in 1970.
Step 6: Tom Hanks to Kevin Bacon (again!)
Tom Hanks played the lead role in the movie "A Few Good Men" (1992), which was written by Aaron Sorkin. Aaron Sorkin also wrote the movie "JFK" (1991), which features Kevin Bacon in a supporting role.
So there you have it, six degrees of Kevin Bacon with Moses from the Bible! It’s amazing to see how people from vastly different times and cultures can be connected through the entertainment industry.
Now, let’s wrap up with a Bible verse related to Moses:
"For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you.’" – Acts 3:22 (NIV)
This verse references the prophetic words of Moses, who foretold the coming of Jesus Christ as the ultimate prophet and savior. It reminds us of the importance of listening to God’s word and following His guidance, just as Moses did throughout his life.