Three really real miracles on the set of "The Bible"!

[Valigarmander]

No, really! It says so on The Blaze!

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's "The Bible" has received a plethora of press and attention since its debut on March 3. But one of the elements surrounding the television series that hasn't been discussed much is the fascinating set of miracles (some might simply dismiss them as odd occurrences) that took place on set — a series of events that, at the least, are both curious and stirring.

In various interviews over the course of the past few months, Burnett and Downey have been open about their view that the project was blessed by God and that they could feel his "hand" throughout the filming process.

And now, they're speaking out about some of the bizarre instances that confirmed their contention that the Lord was overseeing "The Bible." In a recent interview, Burnett told Entertainment Weekly, "The hand of God was on this."

Here are just a few of the occurrences that convinced the two that the five-part series was being blessed by God:

1) Jesus Speaking to Nicodemus: As they were filming a scene depicting Jesus Christ (played by actor Diogo Morgado) speaking with Nicodemus, a priest and a central character in the book of John, an intriguing thing happened. Just as Morgado (obviously channeling Jesus) said that the Holy Spirit is like the wind (referencing John 3:8), the wind where the cast and crew were filming literally picked up on its own.

According to the Daily Mail, Burnett described the event as follows: "At that moment, a wind, like as if a 747 was taking off, blew his hair, almost blew the set over and sustained for 20 seconds across the desert."

Obviously, the cast and crew were surprised. But the oddities didn't end there.

2) Jesus' Crucifixion: When TheBlaze met with Burnett and Downey to screen scenes from the film late last year, the two explained the difficulties surrounding the crucifixion scene. Considering its dangers, it was among the most difficult to film. But outside of these dangers, there was a potentially-calamitous natural occurrence that stunned the cast and crew.

Burnett and Downey had hired a "snake wrangler" to round up any dangerous reptiles throughout the filming. Normally, as the Daily Mail notes, the catcher would find one or two snakes. But on the day of filming for the crucifixion scene, he rounded up 48 potentially-lethal snakes on the mountain (i.e. set).

3) Jesus' Baptism: Christ's baptism scene was yet another one that yielded a bizarre happening. As Morgado was acting out the famous Biblical story, an irreplaceable piece of his costume floated away. Likely assuming they'd never see it again, the producers were astounded when a child appeared a few days later to return the article of clothing.

"Four days later, a kid showed up from many, many, many miles away, who had been seeking us through the desert to return this to us," Burnett said in an interview with entertainment weekly. "He didn't know what it was why he should seek us, but he felt he had to return it."

What do you think — mere coincidences or evidence of God's intervention? You decide.

1. The wind blew really hard! In a desert! How does that even happen?
2. The snake catcher caught more snakes than usual! Like, way more!
3. A kid returned a lost prop! It defies all laws of physics!

I'm done, guys. God is real, there's no doubt about it.

[widdershins]

...one of the elements surrounding the television series that hasn't been discussed much is the fascinating set of miracles (some might simply dismiss them as odd occurrences)...

Can you REALLY define it as a "miracle" if it can easily be dismissed as an odd occurrence?

Miracles in the Bible: lepers healed of all sign of affliction, water turned into wine, walking on water, raising the dead.

Miracles on the set: unexpected wind, a nest of snakes found, someone returns a lost prop.

Is it just me or have the expectations of God REALLY dropped off over the last two millennium?  Seriously, THIS is what passes for magic these days?  My belly hurts.  Hey!  I farted just in time to feel better!  Miracle!!!

[Plu]

It speaks of terrible incompetence that they even have an "irreplacable costume part" in the first place. Almost like these people have no clue how to properly make a movie.

Or, you know, are spreading bullocks to up their rating.

[Colanth]

When I was in the supermarket today, just as I passed the snack aisle, I suddenly remembered that my great nephew said, last night, that we were out of potato chips.

Now that's a real miracle.  Who thinks of potato chips when they see "chips" on the aisle sign?  It must have been Gawd reminding me.

[stromboli]

Underwhelmed in a major way.

[pato15]

So wait, doesn't #2 mean God was trying to kill them?

[Simon Moon]

1. The wind blew really hard! In a desert! How does that even happen?
2. The snake catcher caught more snakes than usual! Like, way more!
3. A kid returned a lost prop! It defies all laws of physics!

I'm done, guys. God is real, there's no doubt about it.

You know they're grasping at straws when unusual occurrences become elevated to miracles. And I'm really stretching it by calling any of those 'unusual occurrences'.

Pretty ridiculous.

[NitzWalsh]

This is like Jim Caviezel getting struck by lightening a few times while they were filming that snuff film Passion of the Christ.

[Jason78]

"The hand of God was on this."

Show me on the doll where the hand of God touched you.

[BarkAtTheMoon]

...one of the elements surrounding the television series that hasn't been discussed much is the fascinating set of miracles (some might simply dismiss them as odd occurrences)...

Can you REALLY define it as a "miracle" if it can easily be dismissed as an odd occurrence?

Miracles in the Bible: lepers healed of all sign of affliction, water turned into wine, walking on water, raising the dead.

Miracles on the set: unexpected wind, a nest of snakes found, someone returns a lost prop.

Is it just me or have the expectations of God REALLY dropped off over the last two millennium?  Seriously, THIS is what passes for magic these days?  My belly hurts.  Hey!  I farted just in time to feel better!  Miracle!!!

And knowing the average Christian "miracle" tale, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if those stories were either exaggerated or never even happened.

[zacherystaylor]

If you want real hard evidence of a "miracle" or unsolved mystery I'll stick with the large volume of megaliths moved by the ancients. None of the experiments with limited technology suceeded in moving any close to the largest ones. Efforts over ten tons all seem to ahve involved cheating or falure. However that still doesn't indicate evidence of "God" certainly not one that is bennevelant and willing to comunicate.

[Thought2Much]

"The hand of God was on this."

Show me on the doll where the hand of God touched you.

This forum has no way to "vote up" or give reputation points to posts, which makes me sad that I can't give some sort of "thumbs up" for this post.  =D>

[Fidel_Castronaut]

I got turned on reading this thread. The hand of god must have touched me.

[SGOS]

1. The wind blew really hard! In a desert! How does that even happen?
2. The snake catcher caught more snakes than usual! Like, way more!
3. A kid returned a lost prop! It defies all laws of physics!

By performing miracles that wonderously mirror random events, God sends secret messages that only his followers can recognize.  Those who have closed their hearts, just see normal things.

[GurrenLagann]

Wind, snakes and returned property? CHECKMATE ATHEISTS! Hell, I had my on little miracle: Yahweh guided me to finding my car keys this morning! Hallelujah Bejesus!