Love the idea and plot line of this movie. The concept of only doing what Jesus would do is very thought provoking. However, I do feel like if this movie had a better ending I could give it a 10 out of 10. The ending was horrible. I was completely left hanging and confused.
10 Reviews
The bar must be raised.
archied7 September 2019
While I cannot disagree with other reviewers that the acting and the script of this production leave a lot to be desired, the intentions are commendable in calling attention to the fact that way too many supposedly Christian churches neither effectively preach nor put into practice the lessons from the Bible. One reviewer is obviously hostile to anything Christian so this movie presented an easy target for the vitriolic opinions of which one is entitled. It is sadly true that it has long been the case that faith-based movies so often just simply do not rival secular films in most any category of comparison. Part of that is likely due to money and budgeting - this one costing a mere $22,000, according to this website, apparently a mostly volunteer cast and staff. Even if money is available, many actors will avoid such films due to adverse association and rejection by their professional peers. To be sure, there are also secular productions that are equally as amateurish but represent a small percentage of the total. Producers of Christian-themed films are going to have to raise the bar in order to project their work to those beyond the "choir."
Kicked to the curb
bkoganbing10 June 2017
In His Steps is another Christian film started out with good intentions about trying to live as Jesus actually lived. But an amateurish production and an amateurish cast really bog this one down. The acting is on the level of the high school drama club.
A homeless guy who is looking for work gets kicked to the curb by a few people when he's looking for work. At church service he interrupts the pastor and challenges people to live their lives by what they hear and not just save the nostrums for Sunday service. Many try to do just that.
Two things this film doesn't deal with at all. Many of the homeless are mentally ill and that's been so since the 70s when mental health services began to be cut. Not a word mentioned here. Secondly a great many of us more and more also since the 70s live paycheck to paycheck. Many too many live our lives that way and this film never questions the basic assumptions of why our society is that way.
This one is strictly for church folks and their insular world.
A homeless guy who is looking for work gets kicked to the curb by a few people when he's looking for work. At church service he interrupts the pastor and challenges people to live their lives by what they hear and not just save the nostrums for Sunday service. Many try to do just that.
Two things this film doesn't deal with at all. Many of the homeless are mentally ill and that's been so since the 70s when mental health services began to be cut. Not a word mentioned here. Secondly a great many of us more and more also since the 70s live paycheck to paycheck. Many too many live our lives that way and this film never questions the basic assumptions of why our society is that way.
This one is strictly for church folks and their insular world.
Disregard the Atheist' view, this had a great message.
girlshopsalone30 December 2019
A Must See For Everyone!!!
ebrvenik29 July 2014
I believe that this movie is a must see for everyone Pastors, Believers, and even none believers, the many good messages in it is sure to get you thinking, and maybe even re-evaluate yourselves on how you think, myself included also being a Believer, Pastors and all Christians alike, this movie sends a lot of really good and positive messages!!! Anyone who watches this movie is sure to come away with some really good and positive heart felt messages. The acting of all the cast was really good. I liked this movie so much i have bought a couple extra copy's to give away to some friends and i am getting ready to buy several more to give to some more friends and some family members so that they to can enjoy it, knowing that they are all sure to come away with some really good heart felt messages just like i did. I would highly recommend this movie to all, and i am sure that you to will come away with some very good and positive messages.
WWJD vs WDJD?
radarfirs727 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The WWJD I never accepted. I was a Ordained Pastor from 81-08. Never Sr was a Volunteer non paid whole time. Due to I always "Challenged" Traditions over Scripture. Scripture Ecc 1:9-10 says nothing new under the sun. Basically r/t how we act. Even Inventions have always "NOT" been new under the Sun, what can be attached to a wheel which changes Travel but still travel. Since Cain/Abel we have only upgraded how to hurt / kill each other, list goes on. Reason I am not a "Teacher / Pastor" anymore due to PTSD makes it difficult. (I am also a Vet).
Yeshua / Jesus always Pointed to The Father for the Doctrine He Taught. There is nothing in our lives that we have to "GUESS" What Yeshua "Would" Do, JN Chapt 2 is Clear Yeshua is the "WHOLE WORD" in the Flesh. Scripture (Yeshua) has the answer and that means "WDJD" What DID Jesus Do. There should not even be a Question Mark; it is a Command To Follow Him as a ROLE Model.
This is basically what the Homeless Guy is Asking; and in a Way DIES soon after as that was to show the Body of Believers to walk the walk and Time is not promised.
Yes, not best "Acting" but this makes it closer to Reality. Did Yeshua or the Apostles/Disciples "ACT some Script?" The Hebrew Word for "Acts" is "Maaseh" Means Walk the Walk, DO, Work, Show Action in ones Faith. Maybe "Acts" makes people to think just be the "Actor". Of course in ACTS a Married Couple LIE to the Ruach (Wind, Breath, Life) HaQodesh (Set Apart, Diff, Peculiar) English Bible say "Holy Spirit" and they drop Dead.
The Actors are trying to be People either they really do Want to Be, or Don't want to be. Professional Actors basically are Paid a Lot of Money to be "US". The Actors in this movie are trying to be the "US" Characters in the Script / Story. A Body of Believers that have to chose to continue to walk in the "Traditions" they love and or used to doing every day; or Stop the "Tradition or Pretending" and actually what Yeshua said Follow Me (Role Model) Do what I SAY. If you love Me / Yeshua do my COMMANDS.
In the Ending the Boy only shows he has a Crush, and Loves her more than Yeshua. "Traditional Acting". LK 14:25-26 Our love for Everything Everyone else by Dying to Self will look like Hate, JN 15:12 To love everyone as Yeshua did, as in Die to self for others, JN 12:25 Love your life you lose it, hate this life will save it, MT 10:32-40 Homes will be Divided over Tradition/Scripture like this movie and in everyday life of Fake Believers vs True Believers. Family will be enemies and turn each other in, Those who love Family or even self MORE then Yeshua (Whole Scriptures) will be saying "I AM NOT WORTHY", Lose our Life (Worldly Desires / Traditions) will save it in Eternity. He who Accepts Yeshua accepts the Father who Sent Him. Our Love for Yeshua in Comparation to our Love (for Who or What is in 2nd place of our love) should be like Hate. Just in Comparison. Not actual Hate. Love our Enemy LK 6:27, God/Father IS LOVE 1 JN 4:8 do NOT get it wrong; our idea of Love is NOT God. God's Character as in the Scriptures on how to walk with Yeshua is Love. 1 JN 3:18 Our Love is NOT to be Lip Service, but with Actions. Prov 8:13 Fear of the Father / Yeshua is Hatred of EVIL / World; Pride, Arrogance (Love Tradition) Perverted Speech (Lip Service is the most Perverted) Gal 6:7 Do NOT be Decieved God/Father is NOT Mocked; what we Sow (Do, Actions) that we reap. 100's of Verses (Sentances, Verses #s were added to help "Late" people (Farmers/etc who lived outside of town) to find their Way in the Scripture being Taught) that cover Love/Hate.
The Ones who were "Tradition" what we always done was easier to do r/t Acting.
Other Reviews were upset with the Ending? Traditional Christian Movies almost always end with the "Right" walk; but that is NOT how Real Life is, or even by Scripture to have the Ending wrapped in a Bow. Good Guys Win. This Ends with in a "Non Verbal" Challenge which group are you? "Tradition" or "Scripture" more Important that you love more? What are you going to do about it? Give the Movie a Good Review; think your walk with God is OK? Or are you going to take a Deep Look at your Faith? One's Walk in everyday life screams what one believes. Would your walk get you arrested for your faith? Or do you need to become Homeless, or have a Homeless person die to wake up to you put "Tradition" over "Scripture"?
Why not a 10? Not sure? But, many who did the "Tradition" side of Acting looked too easy; if one is walking the walk ... then pretending to walk with the world should have been more difficult.
Yeshua / Jesus always Pointed to The Father for the Doctrine He Taught. There is nothing in our lives that we have to "GUESS" What Yeshua "Would" Do, JN Chapt 2 is Clear Yeshua is the "WHOLE WORD" in the Flesh. Scripture (Yeshua) has the answer and that means "WDJD" What DID Jesus Do. There should not even be a Question Mark; it is a Command To Follow Him as a ROLE Model.
This is basically what the Homeless Guy is Asking; and in a Way DIES soon after as that was to show the Body of Believers to walk the walk and Time is not promised.
Yes, not best "Acting" but this makes it closer to Reality. Did Yeshua or the Apostles/Disciples "ACT some Script?" The Hebrew Word for "Acts" is "Maaseh" Means Walk the Walk, DO, Work, Show Action in ones Faith. Maybe "Acts" makes people to think just be the "Actor". Of course in ACTS a Married Couple LIE to the Ruach (Wind, Breath, Life) HaQodesh (Set Apart, Diff, Peculiar) English Bible say "Holy Spirit" and they drop Dead.
The Actors are trying to be People either they really do Want to Be, or Don't want to be. Professional Actors basically are Paid a Lot of Money to be "US". The Actors in this movie are trying to be the "US" Characters in the Script / Story. A Body of Believers that have to chose to continue to walk in the "Traditions" they love and or used to doing every day; or Stop the "Tradition or Pretending" and actually what Yeshua said Follow Me (Role Model) Do what I SAY. If you love Me / Yeshua do my COMMANDS.
In the Ending the Boy only shows he has a Crush, and Loves her more than Yeshua. "Traditional Acting". LK 14:25-26 Our love for Everything Everyone else by Dying to Self will look like Hate, JN 15:12 To love everyone as Yeshua did, as in Die to self for others, JN 12:25 Love your life you lose it, hate this life will save it, MT 10:32-40 Homes will be Divided over Tradition/Scripture like this movie and in everyday life of Fake Believers vs True Believers. Family will be enemies and turn each other in, Those who love Family or even self MORE then Yeshua (Whole Scriptures) will be saying "I AM NOT WORTHY", Lose our Life (Worldly Desires / Traditions) will save it in Eternity. He who Accepts Yeshua accepts the Father who Sent Him. Our Love for Yeshua in Comparation to our Love (for Who or What is in 2nd place of our love) should be like Hate. Just in Comparison. Not actual Hate. Love our Enemy LK 6:27, God/Father IS LOVE 1 JN 4:8 do NOT get it wrong; our idea of Love is NOT God. God's Character as in the Scriptures on how to walk with Yeshua is Love. 1 JN 3:18 Our Love is NOT to be Lip Service, but with Actions. Prov 8:13 Fear of the Father / Yeshua is Hatred of EVIL / World; Pride, Arrogance (Love Tradition) Perverted Speech (Lip Service is the most Perverted) Gal 6:7 Do NOT be Decieved God/Father is NOT Mocked; what we Sow (Do, Actions) that we reap. 100's of Verses (Sentances, Verses #s were added to help "Late" people (Farmers/etc who lived outside of town) to find their Way in the Scripture being Taught) that cover Love/Hate.
The Ones who were "Tradition" what we always done was easier to do r/t Acting.
Other Reviews were upset with the Ending? Traditional Christian Movies almost always end with the "Right" walk; but that is NOT how Real Life is, or even by Scripture to have the Ending wrapped in a Bow. Good Guys Win. This Ends with in a "Non Verbal" Challenge which group are you? "Tradition" or "Scripture" more Important that you love more? What are you going to do about it? Give the Movie a Good Review; think your walk with God is OK? Or are you going to take a Deep Look at your Faith? One's Walk in everyday life screams what one believes. Would your walk get you arrested for your faith? Or do you need to become Homeless, or have a Homeless person die to wake up to you put "Tradition" over "Scripture"?
Why not a 10? Not sure? But, many who did the "Tradition" side of Acting looked too easy; if one is walking the walk ... then pretending to walk with the world should have been more difficult.
One of the Best Christian Films Ever!
lorriepaige-3613530 May 2022
I love, love, love this film!
It is low budget, with no "stars", but the script and actors makes it top notch for me.
I think people who scored it low, are uncomfortable with the message, as the message is a challenge for all....
You will definitely be blessed and inspired watching this deep film, something that most movies very rarely delivers. This film can literally change your life for the better.
It is low budget, with no "stars", but the script and actors makes it top notch for me.
I think people who scored it low, are uncomfortable with the message, as the message is a challenge for all....
You will definitely be blessed and inspired watching this deep film, something that most movies very rarely delivers. This film can literally change your life for the better.
This movie motivated me and touched me deeply
rafaljeczara22 August 2022
One of the best Christian movies I have seen. I admit that actors play could be slightly better (it is not bad thought) but scenario and message this movie sends to the world and especially to people who believes in God and go to churches is very strong and makes you rethink your life. It is one of the movies which stays in your mind for a long time.
Encouraging and loving
choryinhope24 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I just could not stop crying when the pledge keepers decided to continue no matter what happened. I may be just a least one. I definitely need God's help and mercy if I encounter similar difficuties. I saw the movie painting the protriats of a groups of Christians. The struggles and the challenges are real. Henry read the scripture of Lord Jesus' words which give me reminder. Lord Jesus has already overcame the troubles in the world. Henry, Rachel and Virginia' faithful hearts and actions are very encouraging. I feel very glad to see Ron change finally to help his sister ! A must watch and inspire me to reflect my Christian belief.
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