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 1:27–30
“Be sure that you live in a way that brings honor to the Good News of Christ. Then whether I come and visit you or am away from you, I will hear good things about you. I will hear that you continue strong with one purpose and that you work together as a team for the faith of the Good News.” (Philippians 1:27, ICB)
1. How do we “honor” the Good News? (When we live new lives, when people see how God’s power can change us, we show that the Good News is true.)
2. What does it mean when Paul says we are “saved”? (It means we are saved from the bad things we do, and we get to be with God forever.)
3. What does it mean to be “lost”? (The opposite of being saved. Being away from God forever.)
4. Paul says suffering for Jesus brings glory to Him. How? (It shows how much we love Jesus, and it gives God the chance to show up with us and do amazing things!)
5. When bad things happen to you, what if, instead of complaining, you prayed that God would show up and do something amazing?
SO WHAT?
For Toddlers
Say or sing with your child, “I was lost, but now I’m saved!”
For Grade Schoolers
Ask how your child feels about the truth that Jesus saves us from the bad things we do. Use that time to talk about how the work of Jesus allows us to treat others with the same kind of mercy, patience, and kindness.
For You
How do you tend to react to bad circumstances in your life? Resolve going forward to face frustrating or difficult times with prayer instead of complaints.