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 6:1–24
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his great power.” (Ephesians 6:10, ICB)
- What does a warrior do before they go into battle? (They “suit up” and put on their armor.)
- Paul tells us we need to put on armor. Who are we fighting? (We are fighting against God’s enemy and his lies.)
- How many pieces of God’s armor can you name? (Belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword of the Spirit.)
- Are you ready to be a part of God’s big plan? What could you do to get started?
SO WHAT?
For toddlers: Have fun together by having a pretend sword fight. Put on “armor” before the duel and practice saying together, “God protects us from the enemy!”
For grade schoolers: Talk together about the burning arrows of the evil one. What lies does your child hear? Talk about one of those lies, and how he or she can extinguish it with the shield of faith by turning to the truth of God’s Word. Pray together that your child will be able to recognize the lie from the “Sneaky Snake” and return to God’s truth.
For you: What lies from the enemy are you believing? How can you take up your shield of faith this week and extinguish those burning darts? Find Scripture that addresses one of these lies, and memorize its truth as you take up the shield of faith.