The Chronicles of Narnia (4 of 5)

Over the past three weeks, we have been watching “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”.

Edmund, as we have seen, has snuck off to see the Witch alone. She is upset that he didn’t bring his siblings, so she sends her wolf troop to hunt them down. Pursued by wolves, the Peter, Susan, Lucy, and the beavers manage to safely cross a thawing river, leaving the Witch no way to reach them. Arriving at Aslan's camp, they encounter Aslan, who is revealed as a huge and noble lion. Aslan promises to help Edmund in any way he can.

Later, two wolves ambush Lucy and Susan while they are playing by the river. When Peter intervenes, the wolf pack leader attacks him, and Peter kills him with his sword. Some of Aslan's troops follow the other wolf back to the witch's camp and rescue Edmund.

Watch closely and see how the Witch and Aslan both respond to Edmund’s betrayal and rescue.

Start clip at 1:27:48
End clip at 1:42:30

Discuss the following questions with the students in your house. Be intentional about creating conversation - who knows where it will lead!

Ice Breaker Questions:
(The icebreaker questions will hopefully help everyone feel comfortable with one another.)

1. If you were in the "Miss America" talent competition, what would your talent be? (Note: both guys & girls have to answer this question!)

2. What is your favorite animal? List three adjectives to explain your choice.

Digging Deeper Questions:
(During the “Digging Deeper” section, make an effort to create a conversation in your family. Feel free to ask additional questions about the subject, but try to stay on topic.)

3. At the beginning of the video clip we see Aslan talking to Edmund about what has happened in the past. Do you think you would have a hard time forgiving Edmund for betraying the rest of his siblings? Why or why not?

4. Aslan brings Edmund over to the rest of the children and says, “What’s done is done” and encourages them to never speak about what has happened again. Today we say use the phrase, “Forgive and Forget.” Do you think we really live that out? Why do you think that?


5. The Bible says, like Aslan, that God forgives our sins and removes them from us. In Psalm 103:12 it says, “He (God) has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” Do you think people live like their sins are truly forgiven, or do we live lives full of guilt?

6. The children then prepare for a big battle with the white witch. We see them practicing archery and swordsmanship. In our everyday lives how do we practice for the “battles” that we will face? (Putting truth into our minds through scripture and prayer, Having good friends around us, Asking for advice from others, Leaning into your small group)


7. According to the White Witch’s traditions blood is needed for repayment – and she’s looking to Edmund. Who steps in his place? (Aslan)

8. Knowing that Aslan represents God and Jesus, how does this sound familiar to Jesus’ death on the cross? (He took our place, His blood was shed for our sin)

9. Read Matthew 27:35-44:
“35-40After they had finished nailing him to the cross and were waiting for him to die, they whiled away the time by throwing dice for his clothes. Above his head they had posted the criminal charge against him: this is jesus, the king of the jews. Along with him, they also crucified two criminals, one to his right, the other to his left. People passing along the road jeered, shaking their heads in mock lament: "You bragged that you could tear down the Temple and then rebuild it in three days—so show us your stuff! Save yourself! If you're really God's Son, come down from that cross!" 41-44The high priests, along with the religion scholars and leaders, were right there mixing it up with the rest of them, having a great time poking fun at him: "He saved others—he can't save himself! King of Israel, is he? Then let him get down from that cross. We'll all become believers then! He was so sure of God—well, let him rescue his 'Son' now—if he wants him!”

10. Why do you think Aslan, like Jesus, allowed himself – even though he knew he had the power – to be subjected to humiliation? (even though he was able to get out of this – they knew the only way to be set free was through their blood)

Pray together.