Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle — Family Discussion Guide
A guided conversation resource to help families explore the themes of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle through a biblical lens.
Key Takeaways
People do better when they work together and stop thinking only of themselves.
Honesty and courage matter when facing hard choices.
Identity is presented as something you choose and perform, rather than something rooted in being made by God and renewed in Christ.
Popularity and social relevance are treated as meaningful measures of value, which can crowd out a biblical view of human dignity.
Discussion Questions
What does the movie say about who you are, and how is that different from the Bible’s teaching about identity?
Why does cheating create so much damage in the opening scenes, and what does God call us to do instead?
Why is Bethany so focused on likes and relevance, and where should a Christian look for lasting worth?
How did the characters need one another to succeed, and what does that teach about serving others?
Guidance Notes
This is a lively adventure with teamwork, humor, and a strong message about cooperation and identity. Parents will want to note the frequent peril, some crude language, and a few sexual references and body-related jokes.
The film celebrates cooperation, courage, honesty, and learning to value other people’s strengths. It also leans on a self-defined identity message and treats social status and image as important, so parents may want to talk about where real worth and identity come from.
Game peril
Crude language
Scripture References
Family Discussion Guide — Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Use this guide after watching Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle together to explore its themes through a biblical lens.
Key Takeaways
- People do better when they work together and stop thinking only of themselves.
- Honesty and courage matter when facing hard choices.
- Identity is presented as something you choose and perform, rather than something rooted in being made by God and renewed in Christ.
- Popularity and social relevance are treated as meaningful measures of value, which can crowd out a biblical view of human dignity.
Discussion Questions
- What does the movie say about who you are, and how is that different from the Bible’s teaching about identity?
- Why does cheating create so much damage in the opening scenes, and what does God call us to do instead?
- Why is Bethany so focused on likes and relevance, and where should a Christian look for lasting worth?
- How did the characters need one another to succeed, and what does that teach about serving others?
Guidance Notes
- This is a lively adventure with teamwork, humor, and a strong message about cooperation and identity. Parents will want to note the frequent peril, some crude language, and a few sexual references and body-related jokes.
- The film celebrates cooperation, courage, honesty, and learning to value other people’s strengths. It also leans on a self-defined identity message and treats social status and image as important, so parents may want to talk about where real worth and identity come from.
- Game peril
- Crude language
Scripture to Explore Together
- Genesis 1:27
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Ephesians 2:10
- Proverbs 12:22
- Colossians 3:9
- Ephesians 4:25
- Psalm 139:13-14
- Galatians 1:10