Elf

Is there a connection with Jesus' story?

Fri 8 Dec 2023

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It's December and you know what that means—we get to share our favourite stories.

Jesus' birth tops the list.

But admit it—there are others that get repeated each Christmas. And one of our family's favourites is the movie Elf. Have you ever though about what these two stories have in common?

Think about it for a minute.

Both Jesus and Buddy are outcasts; they speak truth to those who 'sit on a throne of lies'; they are rejected or ignored by the authorities; and they restore the faith of those who have lost it.

Now, there are many stories told on the big screen which stand in contrast to Jesus' story. Yet, it is refreshing to be engaged by one with so many similarities.

Know that Buddy the Elf is not Jesus, but I love how he can remind me of the Saviour of the world.

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Russ Matthews

Russ Matthews works for City Bible Forum as the Product Manager for Reel Dialogue, God in 60 Seconds and Third Space. All of these works exist to start conversations and communities that discuss faith and God throughout the cities of Australia. Russ writes film reviews and articles for various publications. He has a passion for film and getting the conversations started on themes from these visual creations. Spaces that engage workers with the bigger life questions include movies, …