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Proverbs 21:21-31 (OT p.603-604)
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. 22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted. 23 To watch over mouth and tongue is to keep out of trouble. 24 The proud, haughty person, named “Scoffer,” acts with arrogant pride. 25 The craving of the lazy person is fatal, for lazy hands refuse to labor. 26 All day long the wicked covet, but the righteous give and do not hold back. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when brought with evil intent. 28 A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully. 29 The wicked put on a bold face, but the upright give thought to their ways. 30 No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel, can avail against the Lord. 31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.
2 Timothy 4:6-8 (NT p.213)
6 As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Faith & Film VIII: Ford v Ferrari
Three Minute Film Synopsis
Ford v Ferrari is, on the surface, the story of how Henry Ford II (chairman of Ford Motor Company) triumphed over his Italian rival Enzo Ferrari (owner of Scuderia Ferrari) by building a Ford race car that decisively beat the fastest car in the world at the time (a Ferrari) at the 1966 Lemans race in France, the oldest and most prestigious event in automobile racing.
That's on the surface. But more accurately, it's the story of two friends: Legendary race car designer Carroll Shelby, and hall of fame race car driver Ken Miles. It's the story of how they became legendary, and how they became friends, despite each man's deep personality flaws, despite great personal challenges, and odds that were clearly not in their favor. It's an underdog story--sometimes Ford is the underdog against Ferrari, and sometimes Shelby and Miles are the underdogs against Ford.
But through several intense races, setbacks, and fights, Ford builds their racecar, while Miles and Shelby build their friendship, and in the process each comes to a better understanding of the film's central questions: Who are you? What are you made of? And to whom do you belong?
Who Are You?
Let's start with that first question. At the very beginning of the film, Carroll Shelby (who was himself a race car driver earlier in his career) is told by his doctor that he can never race again, calling into question his very identity, his self-image, and everything he loves.
Film Clip #?? - Opening Scenes
Who are you, when things don't work out the way you planned? We're going to come back to this theme in a little while.
Reformed and Always Reforming
At the beginning of the film, Ford Motor Company is also having an identity crisis. Henry Ford changed the world with his innovations, but two generations later, his grandson inherits a company that is stuck, mired in crippling legalism and corporate bureaucracy.
The young executive in that closing shot is Lee Iacocca, who has an innovative idea, which we're about to see in the next clip. But first, I want to give credit where credit is due. This is an excellent film, and the reason we're talking about it today is because one of our congregation members, Dan Barr, recommended it, and pointed out a theme in the film that connects with a classic Presbyterian motto, that we are "reformed and always reforming. Here are Dan's words:
"Not sure if you selected your final film for the upcoming series but I recommend "Ford vs. Ferrari". Christopher and I watched it yesterday. It is a very good film that would fit the theme of "reformed always reforming". In order to be a serious international sports car competitor, traditional lines of authority and processes had to be bypassed and simplified for Ford and its partner Shelby American - a race car manufacturer. Sometimes limits have to be tested in order to make advances in technology and safety. Similar to Jesus testing and outwitting the religious authorities of his time through verbal discussions with them."
Well put, Dan. Thank you.
Victory Belongs to?
In that last clip, Iacocca says that Ferrari represents "Victory."
The Perfect Lap
