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  • When Jesus has returned from the desert and is being hosted by Lazarus and his sisters we get this cracking exchange in case we needed more proof that Jesus Was Way Cool.
    Lazarus: I don't understand. Joseph died and left you a set of tools, a workshop and contacts in the big cities.
    Jesus: Lazarus, I have new work to do.
    Mary: Is that what you mean by the kingdom?
    Reuben: (incredulous) Yes! The Kingdom of God! I mean, last time you came you were just fixing the door!
    Jesus: Well, is the door still opening smoothly?
    (all laugh)
  • Also during the evening meal, Martha demanding the Master not allow her sister to sit with the men and discuss theology begins with her almost sounding like she's taking the Lord's name in vain!
    Martha: JESUS! Don't you care that my sister has left me to do everything? Tell her to help me!
    Jesus: (gently) Martha... *Martha* (jovially) You're always hurrying around so worried! You do so much for everyone else, but don't miss the one thing that matters for you. Sit with us and listen.
  • Jesus' little groan when confronted by the Sadducees in the temple marketplace, as if to say: "not this again!"
  • The priests bring Jesus to Pontius Pilate, who is clearly sleepy and annoyed:
    Pilate: Who is he? What has he done?
    Annas: He opposes paying taxes to Caesar!
  • Just the way our risen Lord and Saviour trolls Jairus and Cleopas on the road out of Jerusalem, with only a hood disguising him from his friends. Especially this exchange and the subsequent overjoyed body language of our Lord along with the high tonal delivery by Fiennes can have one in stitches. It seems He can barely contain his excitement like a giddy child trying to keep up the pretence.
    Jairus: We believed he was a great... Prophet. More than that...
    Cleopas: — That he was the chosen one who would... save Israel.
    Jesus: Oh...? (spins around, flings arms wide with a grin on his face) The Messiah!

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