Robin

Do you recognize this man?  Some will. Most won't. Perhaps the arrows behind his right shoulder will give you a clue. This is Errol Flynn in The Adventures of Robin Hood. But did you know he was also playing another role at the same time?

It had been some time since I watched this movie so when my wife and I watched it this week I noticed something I hadn't even considered before - that the Robin Hood character, in addition to being a wonderful story in English folklore, the character also bears an amazing resemblance to Jesus of Nazareth. I encourage you to watch the movie yourself sometime and see if you don't agree. Examine the cast of characters.

Robin Hood as Jesus. Robin was always serving the poor and defenseless as they struggled against the tyranny of King John (Satan). There were many battles. The poor were killed and tortured by the ruler of their world. They rejoiced for THEIR savior, Robin Hood.


King Richard as God. Richard, The Lionhearted was an honorable king. Always doing what was best in the eyes of His subjects. Richard and Robin were men of great character, almost as if they were father and son.

King John (Richard's brother) as Satan. History records the real King John as "the most evil monarch in Britain's history. In the movie, John was always scheming and looking for ways to capture and kill Robin.


Sir Guy as The Antichrist. Always battling Robin Hood throughout the movie, Robin eventually kills him. Sir Guy was always under the command of John (Satan). Guy also coveted Maid Marian (The Church) and did what ever he could to keep her from him.

The Bishop of Hereford as The False Prophet. Another one of King John's puppets, The False Prophet we read about in the Book of Revelation, is thought to be the head of the one-world religion during the end times.


Maid Marian as The Church of Christ. Dressed in darker colors for most of the movie, Marian is dressed in white near the end. The bride of Christ, Marian loved Robin (Jesus) deeply. Though they spend time apart through out the movie, in the end they are re-united and are married at the command of King Richard.

It was amazing to watch these characters interact with one another in light of The Gospel story. Watching this movie with eyes focused on Jesus made my watching of this classic all the more enjoyable.

Now, listen to the words of Maid Marian (The Church) as she delivers a message to King John (Satan). She was caught defying him and was about to be sentenced to death. You and I are sentenced to death for our sins, crimes against OUR King. What we need is a Savior to keep US from such an hour. We should thank God He gave us one in Jesus.

"18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share," - 1 Timothy 6:18

Maid Marian's Speech