Getting an Oscar award is a great honor; it speaks of the recipient’s hard work and accomplishments. What if there were to be a “Bible Oscar Award?” What would the categories be and who would be the winners? Weighing in at 8.5 pounds, the Oscar trophy is made with 24 karat gold. The weight, appearance, and quality of the materials used, testifies that a lot of time, effort, and money is put into the making of these golden statues. So you can understand why a big deal is being made about who gets them.
The Bible has a plethora of iconic men and women who deserves to be awarded. Their faith, dedication, and excellent endurance earn them a standing ovation. They have been our motivation, inspiration, role model, and source of strength. For some, we learn from their mistakes and others, we try to duplicate their actions. Today, I want to honor them with these awards.
The Academy Award for the Best:
Original Music goes to…
The Psalmist David! “And whenever the tormenting spirit from God troubled Saul, David would play the harp. Then Saul would feel better, and the tormenting spirit would go away.” (1 Samuel 16:23)
Actor in a Supporting Role goes to…
Mordecai! The entire book of Esther
Actor goes to…
Lucifer the devil! “…for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” (2 Corinthians 11:14) “So that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.” (2 Corinthians 2:11)
Visual Effects goes to…
Jesus Christ of Nazareth! “Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water…” When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine…” (John 2:7-9) “Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” And the dead man came out…” (John 11:43-44)
Director goes to…
The Holy Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.” (Genesis 1:1-3)
Special Achievement Academy Awards goes to…
Esther! (Esther 8)
Humanitarian Award goes to…
The Twelve Disciples!
Leave a comment, who else would you give an award to and what category would it be under?