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 3:19–24
“This is the way we know that we belong to the way of truth. When our hearts make us feel guilty, we can still have peace before God. God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.” (1 John 3:12–20, ICB)
- What is the “the way of truth”? (The way of Jesus. Living like Jesus asks us to live.)
- If we’re walking with Jesus and we do something bad, are we “in trouble” with God? (No. We have peace with God no matter what.)
- When we pray, will God give us everything we ask for? (No. He will give us the things He wants for us.)
- What does it mean to pray “in Jesus’ name”? (To ask with the authority of Jesus because you’re asking for something Jesus wants to happen.)
- How do you feel when you pray for something and it doesn’t happen? Could it be that what God really wants to give you is even better?
So What?
For toddlers: Practice the sentence together: “Even when I’m wrong, God loves me.”
For grade schoolers: Help your child make a list of things he or she likes to pray for or about. Take time to look at each one, and talk about how he or she would respond if God did or didn’t answer each.
For you: When you correct or discipline your child, stop and make sure you’re not angry, and then gently remind your child that you love him or her, even when he or she does wrong.