Reasons to Share ‘The Greatest Showman’ with Your Kids

Last updated on: February 15, 2018 at 2:10 pm by Kelley Mathews

Reasons to Share ‘The Greatest Showman’ with Your Kids 2018-02-15T14:10:21-06:00 Kelley Mathews

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My friends can attest—indeed, may even roll their eyes—that I “heart” the recent cinematic musical The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman. And yes, Hugh alone is reason enough to return to the theater. But the music and storyline have made the movie a surprise hit. Why did I pay three times (thus far) to watch this show? (Never happened before) Why does my family want to purchase the DVD right now (even though it’s not available yet)? Is it indeed the greatest show?

Great music? Check.

Likeable characters? Check.

Engaging plot? Check.

All those elements make this movie worth watching. However, the screenwriters and songwriters combined plot and lyrics to communicate biblical themes—quite possibly without even knowing it. Redemption, devotion, celebration, risk, fighting for social justice, faithfulness, pride before a fall followed by humility, the best on-screen apology written, chasing after the wind, coming home . . . God’s truth fairly screams from the screen and speakers.

I’ll give two examples:

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