How Do You Use Hollywood Films To Teach Christian Parables?
Movies are very much like modern-day parables. Jesus, along with other Jewish teachers, used stories to teach spiritual principles to followers. Parables were a powerful tool in Jesus’ day to illustrate these spiritual teachings by using entertainment. Using Hollywood films to teach Christian principles today is a powerful way of capturing a congregation’s attention and demonstrating the lesson you’re teaching. Some great movies to use are the Chronicles of Narnia, Gladiator and Les Miserables. Determine what parable you will be talking about and the lesson you want your listeners to walk away with. Write out the main point and subpoints of your message. Decide if you’re going to use the message for a one-day sermon or a month-long series. Pair the parable with famous Hollywood films or scenes from movies. For example, use the movie Les Miserables to help teach the parable of the Good Samaritan, illustrating the message of grace and mercy to the undeserving. The story of Les Miserables
