Godspell

Last night Bonnie, Brian and I went to our local high school to watch them perform the musical Godspell.

I wasn't sure what to expect.  Godspell is a product of the 70s so it has that seventies vibe - you know, hippie feel.  In all reality it is the Gospel of Matthew.  The story starts with a dark and dying world.  Everyone is full of hate and discontent when John the Baptist comes on the scene baptizing everyone and telling them that someone greater than he is coming to save the world.  Jesus comes and begins his ministry.  The entire script is the Bible.  They go through the Sermon on the Mount, parables such as: the Sower and the Seed, the Prodigal Son, the Unmerciful Servant, and more.  It ends with the crucifixion and resurrection. 

What I didn't like about the musical was that it presented the wrong message. As an unbeliever I would be left with the impression that as long as I showed love and kindness to others than I would be able to enter the kingdom of heaven. 

This was just another reminder that we need to be out there sharing the Gospel because we live in a lost and dying world who think they are saved with their false beliefs.