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Cecil B. DeMille said the most memorable moment of his career was filming the crucifixion scene for the movie, The King of Kings. During a mob sequence, the multitude of cast members and extras gathered on the side of a bare, ugly hill before three, stark crosses screaming "Crucify him! Crucify him!" Suddenly, DeMille was uncomfortable with the actions before him, for the scene was being filmed on December 24. The producer was telling the story of Jesus' death on the eve of his birth. Troubled, DeMille called for five minutes of silent prayer so that all could honor the Christ. Looking over the crowd he realized he had done a foolish thing; for, the actors and actresses would just use the time to drink, smoke, and engage in cheap talk. Annoyed, DeMille bowed his head in prayer. Shortly he heard a few voices, then more, soon all joined in one chorus: "It came upon a midnight clear, the glorious song of old," DeMille looked up to see the entire cast and crew on their knees, bowing before the cross of Christ, singing a carol.
I am sure this scene is very similar to the one experienced by the people who stood and watched as Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River. The authorities would have questioned the motives of the people who were attending and the purpose of the ritual. Then, when Jesus was immersed into the water and arose, it became a scene from a Cecil B. DeMille movie. This is exceptionally true with the description offered by Matthew, "At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.' " And everyone present, I am sure, bowed in solemn gratitude while singing a hymn of thanksgiving.
I am sure this scene is very similar to the one experienced by the people who stood and watched as Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River. The authorities would have questioned the motives of the people who were attending and the purpose of the ritual. Then, when Jesus was immersed into the water and arose, it became a scene from a Cecil B. DeMille movie. This is exceptionally true with the description offered by Matthew, "At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.' " And everyone present, I am sure, bowed in solemn gratitude while singing a hymn of thanksgiving.
