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’s.
Read Again
1 John 3:1–10
“The Father has loved us so much! He loved us so much that we are called children of God. And we really are his children.” (1 John 3:1a, ICB)
- Who were the ones who could talk to a king anytime and not get in trouble? (The king’s children.)
- Since God created everything, and is in charge of everything, what does that make Him? (The King of everything.)
- And John says because of Jesus we are invited to be … what? (The children of God.)
- Which means we can be with God and talk to God when? (Whenever we want!)
- If we are God’s children, will we stop being mean and selfish all at once? (No, but over time we will become more kind and loving. That’s a sign of knowing God and being His child.)
- When Jesus comes back we will see Him “as He really is.” What does that mean? (Perfect.)
- And what will we be like then? And our whole world? (Also perfect. Without sickness, without death, without sin.)
- How does it make you feel to know you can always talk to God? About anything? And never get in trouble for interrupting Him? Do you really believe that we’re princes and princesses?
- Does this make you want to bring your problems to Him more often? How could that help you in a bad day?
So What?
For toddlers: Show your child a picture of him or her as an infant. Say: “You are my child.” Then show your child a picture of you as a kid. Say with your child, “We are God’s kids,” three times.
For grade schoolers: Take a moment to sit and pray with your child. Walk him or her through a simple prayer thanking God that we can talk to Him at any time.
For you: Let yourself be interrupted by your child—whether in the middle of a conversation, a TV show, reading a book—show your child with your actions what having God as Father is like.