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 1:7–11
“This is my prayer for you: that your love will grow more and more; that you will have knowledge and understanding with your love.” (Philippians 1:9, ICB)
1. Does working extra hard get Paul extra blessing from God? (No. All God’s children get all of God’s blessing.)
2. Then why does Paul work extra hard? (Because it brings him joy. Paul loves seeing people meet God.)
3. Paul wants us to grow in…what? (Love! Love is the big thing in the Bible.)
4. Paul also prays that our lives will be filled with fruit. Does he mean apples and bananas? (No, he means patience, contentment, joy, and love.)
5. Do you think God will like you more if you work extra hard? What if God really likes you just the way you are? How would that make you feel?
SO WHAT?
For Toddlers
Take a handful of building blocks and set them in a line individually. Point to them one by one while asking your child, “How much blessing do God’s children get? One? Two?” and so on. When you get to the end of the line, say with your child, “All of God’s blessing” and push the blocks together into a pile.
For Grade Schoolers
Talk about love together. Ask your child what he or she loves and discuss what it would look like to love in ways that honor God.
For You
As you consider the way you approach your work, your family, your marriage, and so on can you identify ways that you’re working for extra blessing from God? Spend time this week confessing that to God and asking Him to give you rest in the fullness of His grace.