Christy Nockels and Nathan, who are known as Watermark, and Lisa Bevill recently attended a private screening at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, TN.

"Neither Nathan nor I was really prepared for what we viewed. It's hard to find the words to tell you how life-changing this film was for us, " Christy wrote.

"This movie changed our lives forever. The room was full of the sound of weeping and sobbing, including our own. I told Nathan on the way home that I only wish that I would have seen it as a young teen, " she said.

"It is fitting that the movie begins with a black screen with the text of Isaiah 53: 5: ‘But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed,''" said Christy.

"The room was silent as the movie ended, and even as Mel Gibson walked down the aisle of the chapel, people remained completely stunned by the film.

After he was introduced, everyone stood and applauded him. He so graciously answered each question and was very candid with us. It was apparent that he has a deep relationship with God, that he believes that Jesus is the Messiah, and that He's coming back to get his people. " Christy said that Gibson and his crew are asking the church to take a "grass roots" approach to this film. "They asked us to tell everyone we know about it and for everyone to go see it opening week. It really does matter that you go the first two weeks of opening, which is February 25.

This movie is life-changing and I promise you it is anointed by the Spirit of God. This movie will change your life. " "Please pray for Mel Gibson.

Pray for protection for him and his family. He spoke about the major warfare that has been going on over this movie. He also told us about several miracles and conversions that happened throughout the making of this film. It's amazing. . " Lisa Bevill wrote: "I was speechless, moved beyond words and sobered by what I saw. The movie was in a rough-cut version as special effects had not been added, nor was the music complete; still it brought uncontrollable weeping from everyone. And when the movie was over, there was complete silence in the church. . I wanted the story to go on and on. . for another two hours. Every moment of the movie was breathtaking, " Lisa wrote.

"There was a question and answer period with Mel Gibson himself. We had heard rumors that he's been showing up to these screenings. I got brave enough to put my hand up and ask a question about the miracles on the set that we had heard about. He told about one of the actors being hit by lightning twice yet walking away from it with only smoking fingertips. But I especially remember him talking about a two-year old child's hearing and sight being restored. . and Gibson said. . ‘you know you can't fake that when you're two.'" "Gibson said he spent 35 million of his own money to make this movie. He is a man of the Word! He knows the Bible. and is a soldout believer."

Bevill continued: "I know that I am changed, and I pray that what I saw will be etched on my brain forever. Lord, help me to never forget the price you paid for us all. Whenever I begin to argue, or complain–shut my mouth, Lord. And help us all to remember that we are not home yet, that heaven awaits all of us who believe in Him, and that we all have a part to play, a heart to share, a burden to carry, and a story of love and hope to spread."

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