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.
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Philippians 4:19–20
“My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need. Glory to our God and Father forever and ever! Amen.” (Philippians 4:19–20, ICB)
1. Why did Paul need his friends in Philippi to help take care of him? (In ancient prisons, sometimes they wouldn’t feed you or take care of you. Friends had to do that.)
2. Is Paul promising that God will give us everything we need? Everything we ask Him for? (No. Even Paul didn’t have everything he needed all the time.)
3. Then what is Paul trying to teach us? (To trust God. To tell God what we’re worried about, and give those worries to Him.)
4. What will God give us in return? (Peace, love, and joy. What we really need most of all!)
5. Have you ever said, “But I NEED this!” about something you really didn’t need at all? Why do you think it’s so hard to tell the difference between what we need, and what we want?
SO WHAT?
For Toddlers
Practice shouting, “God gives me everything I really need!”
For Grade Schoolers
Ask your child to describe a time when he or she had to trust. What did he or she learn from the experience? What would it look like for him or her to trust God in the same way?
For You
Have you felt God saying “no” to certain prayers lately? Is it possible that you’re asking for things you want when He wants to give you what you need? Ask the Holy Spirit to give you insight and direction in your life in the days ahead.