What is God’s plan for us? Phil Vischer, founder of Jellyfish Labs and co-creator of the acclaimed VeggieTales, answers the question by looking at the book of Ephesians. With the help of some animated friends, Phil unpacks what it means to live the way God intends—for us and for the whole world.
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Use these questions to talk to your child about the message of Ephesians.
Then consider taking the so-what challenge to incorporate this session’s
message into your own life alongside your child.
Introduction
- Who wrote the book of Ephesians? (The Apostle Paul.)
- Who did he write the book to? (The followers of Jesus in Ephesus.)
- What big question is answered by Ephesians? (What is God’s plan?)
- What advice does Paul give in the letter? (How to live as a part of God’s plan.)
- How do you feel about being part of God’s plan? What do you think that plan might be?
So What?
For toddlers: Say “God has a big plan!” together three times.
For grade schoolers: Ask your child if he or she has ever made a big plan. What was the plan? How did it turn out? Discuss with your child whether he or she thinks God will be able to accomplish His plan. Why or why not?
For you: Set aside your own plan for the day and be open to what God has planned for you today. What interruptions (your child, a neighbor, a service opportunity) could come up that might be God’s plan for your day, rather than interruptions to your own plan?