A spiritual perspective on Tangled
Recapping the movie[]
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. ~ Romans 1:20
· Who were the main characters?
· What was the focus of the movie? What is this treasure?
· Discussion: What is your most treasured possession?
· Discussion: What is your most treasured talent?
· Discussion: What is the greatest treasure granted by God?
Getting the treasure[]
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. ~ Matthew 13:44
· Why did Mother want the treasure? What did this treasure mean to Mother?
· What did Mother do to get this treasure?
· Discussion: What do you desire most right now? What will you do to get it?
· Discussion: What does God’s treasure mean for us?
· Discussion: What do we need to do to get God’s treasure?
Focusing on the treasure[]
Once His gift I wanted, Now the Giver own; Once I sought for healing, Now Himself alone. ~ Himself (Hymn # 393)
· What did Mother love most?
· How did Mother demonstrate this love?
· Discussion: Do we love God, or God’s blessing?
· Discussion: How should we demonstrate our love?
Using the treasure[]
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:14-16
· Why did Mother hide the treasure?
· What was the true potential of this treasure?
· Discussion: What is the potential of God’s treasure?
· Discussion: How do you use your gifts from God? How should the gospel be used?
今要主自己
前所要是祝福，今所要是主；前所憑是感覺，今靠主言語；
前所要是恩賜，今要賜恩主；前我尋求醫治，今要主自己。
永遠高舉耶穌，讚美主不歇；一切在耶穌裡，惟祂是我一切。
前用己力苦試，今完全信靠；前要一半救恩，今要全得救；
前常用手拉主，今主手牽我；前常漂流無定，今錨已拋妥。
永遠高舉耶穌，讚美主不歇；一切在耶穌裡，惟祂是我一切。
前我忙於計劃，今專心祈求；前我非常掛慮，今有主眷佑；
前我隨己所欲，今聽主訓語；前我不住求問，今常讚美主。
永遠高舉耶穌，讚美主不歇；一切在耶穌裡，惟祂是我一切。
前是自己作工，今靠主工作；前我欲利用主，今讓主用我；
前我尋求能力，今要全能主；前為自己勞碌，今為主而活。
永遠高舉耶穌，讚美主不歇；一切在耶穌裡，惟祂是我一切。
前我盼望屬主，今知主屬我；前我燈將熄滅，今照耀輝煌；
前我等待死亡，今候主再來；我一切的盼望，安妥主幔內。
永遠高舉耶穌，讚美主不歇；一切在耶穌裡，惟祂是我一切。
Freedom from false treasures[]
But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ ~ Philippians 3:7-8
· What did Flynn mean to say Rapunzel would die if she uses her gift?
· Discussion: Do you have anything that is tying you down, not letting you live?