Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Priscilla from the Bible

Have you ever played the game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon"? The idea is that any Hollywood actor can be linked to Kevin Bacon through six or fewer connections. But, can we do the same with a Biblical character like Priscilla? Let’s find out!

Step 1: Priscilla to Paul (Romans 16:3)
Priscilla was a friend and coworker of the apostle Paul. In fact, she and her husband Aquila were instrumental in Paul’s ministry. They traveled with him to Corinth and helped him establish a church there.

Step 2: Paul to Peter (Galatians 2:11-14)
Paul had a run-in with Peter in Antioch when Peter started to separate himself from Gentile believers. This taught Paul an important lesson about the inclusivity of the Gospel.

Step 3: Peter to John (Acts 3:1-10)
Peter and John were both apostles and worked closely together. In this particular passage, Peter and John heal a man who had been lame from birth.

Step 4: John to Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-18)
Mary Magdalene was one of the women who witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion and was the first person to see Him after His resurrection. She ran to tell the disciples, including John, that Jesus was alive.

Step 5: Mary Magdalene to Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
Martha and her sister Mary were good friends of Jesus. In this passage, Martha is busy preparing everything for Jesus’ visit while Mary sits at His feet and listens to His teaching.

Step 6: Martha to Kevin Bacon
Now, we need to find a connection between Martha and Kevin Bacon. Martha Stewart is a friend of Snoop Dogg, who has appeared in multiple films with Kevin Bacon. Therefore, we can connect Priscilla to Kevin Bacon in six steps!

While this game can be a fun way to pass the time, it’s important to remember the real-life connections we have with others. Priscilla’s friendship with Paul and her work in ministry remind us of the importance of community and helping others. As it says in Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

Priscilla was a friend and coworker of the apostle Paul.
Peter and John were both apostles and worked closely together.
Mary Magdalene was one of the women who witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion and was the first person to see Him after His resurrection.
Martha and her sister Mary were good friends of Jesus.
Snoop Dogg is a friend of Martha Stewart.

Bible Verse: As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. – Proverbs 27:17