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.
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Ephesians 5:1–21
“In the past you were full of darkness, but now you are full of light in the Lord. So live like children who belong to the light.” (Ephesians 5:8, ICB)
- What is the ultimate example of a “sweet smelling” sacrifice? (Jesus dying on the cross for us.)
- How does Paul ask us to live because of Jesus’ sacrifice? (We should live a life of love, loving others like Jesus loved us.)
- What kind of love are we talking about? The mushy gushy kind? (Nope. The kind of love that sacrifices for others.)
- When Paul talks about “darkness” and “light,” what does he mean? (Darkness is our old way of living, light is our new way of living.)
- How do we show the world what is true? (By doing what is true, not just saying what is true.)
- What’s easier…saying what is true, or doing what is true? Why?
SO WHAT?
For toddlers: Play a game together by turning a light on and off. In the dark say, “The world is dark,” but when you flip the light on say, “But Jesus gives us light!”
For grade schoolers: Take time to sing together! Play hymns around a piano, turn on a playlist of your favorite worship songs in the car, or sing and dance in the living room to worship the Lord. Allow this time to encourage both of your hearts.
For you: How is your life a sweet-smelling sacrifice to the Lord? What is a way you could sacrifice for someone else and display the same kind of love Jesus displayed for us? Seek out an opportunity this week.