What Did I Think of ‘Before the Wrath?’
By: Mishael Witty
Tags: Prophecy, Christianity, Movies, Review, Creativity

Should I really be reviewing this movie?

Most people don’t believe that the rapture will occur. What if there was evidence to prove that it will? — Before the Wrath

These are the words and the thought that this movie, Before the Wrath, begins with.

When I was presented with the opportunity to review this movie, I wondered if I should take it. End times prophecy has never been all that interesting to me. It’s never been that important to me, given that I know Jesus is coming back for me before the end (I am a pre-tribulation rapture believer).

What happens after that is pretty much irrelevant to me.

But, see, I believe in the rapture. I believe it will occur, just as Jesus said. As the above quote indicates, most people don’t (which I find rather startling; it’s in the Bible, clear as anything). If you believe the Bible, you should believe in the rapture. If you don’t believe the Bible, well, then, you’ve got some other things you need to work out first. But maybe the “evidence” presented in this movie will be enough to spark something inside you that will turn you back to God and the truth of His word.

As for me, I decided to give this move a try because I do, after all, love movies … and especially ones that deal with biblical ideas and themes. I was not sorry I chose to review this one.

After all, it is the #1 Christian movie in America right now.

I don’t want to give too much away

I’m going to stay as vague as possible in this review because I don’t want to give away “the secret.” I want you to see the movie for yourself.

But I will say that it mainly has to do with the fact that Jesus was from Galilee, and pretty much everything He said and did was colored by that cultural background. Because He was mainly hanging around and sharing things with people who also came from that background.

Also, we have to take a look at His first recorded miracle … at a wedding. That’s significant, for more than one reason. I’ve already explored this idea a bit in a popular Medium article.

So, this movie hit on some things God had already been showing me in my own studies of Jesus. And, within the first few minutes of the movie, we hear these words:

“…I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8, NIV)

A few weeks before I saw this movie, I had been studying those words in the Bible, and they stood out to me in a major way. I knew then, without a shadow of a doubt, that God wanted me to watch and review this movie … and probably learn some things from it (I did, like the bride in an ancient Galilean wedding had a lot more power than we might realize).

Still from ‘Before the Wrath,’ courtesy of Ingenuity Films

My overall impression of ‘Before the Wrath’

In addition to being informative (and I love that in a biblically themed movie), the movie was well-acted. The cinematography was skillful and beautiful, and the music was intriguing and haunting. The narration by Kevin Sorbo just brought it all together perfectly.

This is an excellent production, and I highly recommend it. Will it change your mind about Jesus, the Bible, or the rapture? Will it make you a believer? I don’t know. Only God knows that.

But if you are already a believer, this movie, which highlights the importance and impact of biblical prophecy, will strengthen that belief and give you a brand new, exciting perspective on what Jesus has done for you already … and what He is going to do for you.

You’re not going to want to miss this movie!

How do you watch ‘Before the Wrath?’

You can get the DVD right now from Walmart for less than $10. Or you can check out the retailer’s “buy” page for more purchase options.

And, just because you read this review, you have a chance to win a digital code that will enable you to watch this movie online for free! Just leave me a comment, telling me about your most memorable wedding moment.

Please note, this giveaway will end on December 4, 2020, at 11:59 PM EST. And, as Before the Wrath tells us, if you want in, you have to get in while you can … because once the door is shut, it’s shut.

And be sure to check out the free YouVersion 5-day reading plan available here.

Canva creation from the ‘Before the Wrath’ movie poster, courtesy of Ingenuity Films

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