Spiritual Review of  "Swarmed"

Ramesh C. Reddy
Publisher

"Swarmed" (2005)

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Rated PG-13 for disturbing images. Runtime is 89 min


Watch 'Swarmed' Trailer

Main Cast:
Michael Shanks - (Researcher Kent at MGA)
Carol Alt - Entomologist Cristina Brown
Richard Chevolleau - Bug Buster Q
Jonathan Malen - Sidekick Rafe

As I watched the movie, it reminded me of a Biblical passage where one persons’ sin causes consequences for the rest of the people. We see that same concepts in the movie where a disobedient action occurs. I want to share the passages with you.

"It's only the fruit from the tree at the center of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God says we must not eat it or even touch it, or we will die." “You won't die!" the serpent hissed. "God knows that your eyes will be opened when you eat it. You will become just like God, knowing everything, both good and evil." The woman was convinced. The fruit looked so fresh and delicious, and it would make her so wise! So she ate some of the fruit. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her. Then he ate it, too. At that moment, their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they strung fig leaves together around their hips to cover themselves.” (Genesis 3:3-7, NLT)

“But Israel was unfaithful concerning the things set apart for the LORD. A man named Achan had stolen some of these things, so the LORD was very angry with the Israelites. The men of Ai chased the Israelites from the city gate as far as the quarries, and they killed about thirty-six who were retreating down the slope. The Israelites were paralyzed with fear at this turn of events, and their courage melted away. Then Joshua said to Achan, "My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, by telling the truth. Make your confession and tell me what you have done. Don't hide it from me." Achan replied, "I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. For I saw a beautiful robe imported from Babylon, two hundred silver coins, and a bar of gold weighing more than a pound. I wanted them so much that I took them. They are hidden in the ground beneath my tent, with the silver buried deeper than the rest." (Joshua 7:1,5, 19-21, NLT)

There were those in the movie who decided not to take action because taking action meant it would hurt their pocketbook. This reminded me of verses dealing with money and responsibility.

"They will throw away their money, tossing it out like worthless trash. It won't buy their deliverance in that day of the LORD's anger. It will neither satisfy nor feed them, for their love of money made them stumble into sin.” (Ezekiel 7:19, NLT)

“For the love of money is at the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.” (1 Timothy 6:10, NLT)

“Godly people find life; evil people find death.” (Proverbs 11:19, NLT)

“There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.” (Proverbs 14:12, 16:25, NLT)

“Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don't stand back and let them die.” (Proverbs 24:11, NLT)

Questions to Ponder:

Where do you think the Bible verses apply in the movie?

When has your disobedient actions affected someone else negatively? What did you do? What should you have done?

When have your obedient actions help someone else? How did that make you feel?

When have you helped someone in trouble and what was the outcome?

Why does money have such a hold on some people and what could be the result?

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