Most of you have seen Disney's Lion King, but do you realize there are parallels of us and God? When Simba's father dies, Scar tells him it's his fault, and to run away. We may sometimes realize that we are in fact the reason for Christ's death. "For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten son, and whosoever believes in Him will receive eternal life." Also, Rafiki (or however you spell it) Tells Simba his father lives "In you", we each have Christ's Spirit within us, as He lives, in heaven.
Also, another parallel is in Man of Action's Ben10 Secret of the Omnitrix. When his cousin saves his life and gets "eaten" instead of him, Ben is so sure "It should have been me!". We sometimes feel this way when Satan fuels thoughts of unworthiness in our soul. And yes, his cousin does survive.
Also, (another Disney movie) in Finding Nemo, Marlin goes in search across the entire ocean just to get his son back. The very son that said "I hate you!". Here is an example of God's endless and relentless search for you when you go astray.
Other countless movies portray someone who is not at all a hero, and then thrust into a quest to either take back a kingdom, or stop an evil. This is a representation of us, who have fallen short, yet God makes us "a royal priesthood."
So don't be afraid to bring your world view to the movies. Teach your kids and yourself to look for parallels because the movie may have a deeper meaning and that makes all the more enjoyable!
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