Phil Vischer, Founder of Jellyfish Labs and co-creator of the acclaimed VeggieTales, dives into the book of Philippians to answer the question, “Where does joy come from?” With the help of some animated friends, Phil unpacks what it means to live with joy both in times of happiness and in times of sadness.
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Use these questions to talk to your child about the message of Philippians.
Then consider taking the so-what challenge to incorporate this session’s
message into your own life alongside your child.
READ AGAIN
Philippians 1:1–2
“From Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ. To all of God’s holy people in Christ Jesus who live in Philippi.” (Philippians 1:1, ICB)
1. How many times does the word “fun” appear in the Bible? (Just once.)
2. What is in the Bible a lot that is even better than fun? (Joy.)
3. What is joy? (Deep happy. Hug happy, not cookie happy.)
4. Who wrote Philippians…and to whom did they write it? (Paul wrote Philippians. He wrote it to the Christians in Philippi.)
5. Have you ever ridden a ride at an amusement park all by yourself? How was that different than riding with friends?
SO WHAT?
For Toddlers
Practice teaching your child about joy. Ask, “What does the Bible tell us is better than fun?” and every time he or she responds with “joy” give them a hug.
For Grade Schoolers
Each day this week, when you hug your child remind them, “God gives us hug happy joy.”
For You
Where do you look for joy? Does your child see Christ as your joy? How should your answer frame the way you approach this study of Philippians?