Phil Vischer, Founder of Jellyfish Labs and co-creator of the acclaimed VeggieTales, opens the Bible to a tiny book all the way at the back. With the help of some animated friends, Phil walks through the entire book of 1 John to answer the question, “What is a Christian?”
This pioneering series packs tons of good theology into short sessions that toddlers to adults will enjoy. Learn not only what the Bible says, but also why and what it means for us today.
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Use these questions to talk to your child about the message of 1 John. Then consider taking the so-what challenge to incorporate this session’s message into your own life alongside your child.
Read Again
1 John 4:13–21
“ If God’s love is made perfect in us, then we can be without fear on the day God judges us. We will be without fear, because in this world we are like him.” (1 John 4:17, ICB)
- Can you name the three parts of the Trinity? (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.)
- Is Jesus a part of God? (Nope! Jesus is all God. And so is the Father. And so is the Holy Spirit.)
- When it’s time for God to make everyone pay for the bad things they’ve done, will we get in trouble? (No way! If we’ve put our trust in Jesus, we’ve already been forgiven!)
- No one likes to get in trouble. Can you think of a time you got in trouble? Isn’t it great that trusting in Jesus means we’ll never get in trouble with God?
So What?
For toddlers: Help your child see him or herself in a mirror. Say together three times, “When God looks at me, He sees Jesus!”
For grade schoolers: When your child disobeys or misbehaves, take a moment to talk with him or her about God’s view of your child. Ask, “Does your disobedience change how God feels about you? Are you in trouble with God?” Follow up the conversation by affirming your love and compassion for your child.
For you: Identify an area you feel guilty—in how you interact with your children, your spouse, or some other behavior. Read 1 John 4:13–21 again by yourself, and remember how God sees you in Jesus.