Back to the Future 3: Find Purpose Today

The final part of Back to the Future was released in May 1990.

The film follows Marty McFly traveling to 1885 to save Doc Brown from being murdered by Buford “Mad Dog” Tannen.

The final installment of the beloved trilogy offers faith insights.

Trusting the Unseen:

St. Paul writes, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal," 2 Corinthians 4:18

Doc's unwavering belief in the DeLorean's ability to travel through time, even with limited understanding of the underlying science, mirrors the concept of faith in something unseen.

Learning from Mistakes:

Romans 15:4 reminds us, “For everything that was written to teach us, so that through the endurance thought in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”

The film subtly encourages learning from past mistakes. Marty's experiences in the past and future, particularly his near-misses and altered timelines, emphasize the importance of reflecting on actions and their consequences. This resonates with the idea of learning from past errors and striving to improve, both in personal choices and in understanding the consequences of one's actions. 

Embrace the Present

St. Teresa of Calcutta reminds us, “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”

The final minutes of the movie encourage us to embrace the present moment by finding joy and purpose in the here and now.

The third movie wasn’t the weakest, but it was strong enough to solidify a memorable trilogy for fans of the movies.

Read my reviews on the first two films

Back to the Future

Back to the Future II