So, you’re leading the discussion! You’ve got a fun and important job to do.

You’re
probably in charge of a group of children after the drama, as they move from place to place. You
may or may not have a scheduled time to sit and focus completely on these questions. That’s
okay! The questions in your guide are meant for you to use and keep in mind as you interact
with the children each night. They’re meant to help you know what the children are thinking and
feeling about the teaching, so that you can be better able to answer their questions and care for
them where they are.

While the kids are having fun playing games, making crafts, and eating snacks-
remember that these activities are secondary to the primary purpose of VBS- which is the
opportunity to connect with them on a deeper level. Don’t be afraid to ask these questions while
painting, waiting to wash hands, or tying a shoe. Be flexible about moving on to another activity
if you’re engaged in a fruitful discussion.

Remember that it’s not your job to convict them or persuade them of the truth- that’s
what the Holy Spirit does! In John 16:8, it says he “will convict the world concerning sin and
righteousness and judgement.” Our role is to speak truth, and the drama very clearly does that!
So what your role is… is to be a prayer warrior, and to follow up. Keep your children in prayer
throughout the week, and be available to listen and answer any questions that the kids may
have.
I’d like to encourage you to demonstrate how Christ cares for us by the way you are
caring for them. Don’t be like a pushy salesman who only cares about numbers. Get to know
each of the kids. Ask them about their worries, and then pray with them. Greet them
enthusiastically, and ask the Lord for patience and tenderness for them.

Remember: The harvest is plenty, but the workers are few! Luke 10:2

1. Night One: Gold, The King.

a. Does this sound like the regular Creation story? Why or why not?
b. How would you describe God? Why do you think that?
c. Have you ever heard anything about God that sounds completely
different?
d. Do you think God is really that good? Why or why not?
e. Can you explain to me what Holy is?
f. Why do you think we’re telling the story of God like a fairy tale?
 g. What do you think the Enemy will do?
h. What would be nice about being one of the King’s children?

2. Night Two: Black, The Separation.

a. What’s the difference between “Sin” and “Holy?”
b. Have you ever heard of the Enemy before? Where?
c. Why do you think the girl believed the Enemy?
d. What does sin look like in the real world?
e. What’s bad about being separated from God?
f. What do you think the King will do about it?
g. What kind of sin separates you from God?
h. What are the hardest sins to not do?

3. Night Three: Red, The Son

a. What is the King’s Son like?
b. What would you ask, if you could meet the King’s Son?
c. Why do you think the the King’s son didn’t fight against the cross?
d. What would you do/ how would you feel if you were one of those
children?
e. What does this have to do with Sin?
f. What do you think the King will do next?

4. Night Four: White, The Gift

a. What did you think of the story tonight? Were you surprised?
b. What does our memory verse mean? Can you explain it to me?
c. Have you ever heard this good news before?
d. Is there anything in this story that’s confusing to you?
e. Would you like to be free from sin?
f. Is there anything keeping you from asking to be cleaned of your sin?
g. Can I pray with you right now?

5. Night Five: Green, The Book

a. What was the most interesting part of the story of the Color Kingdom?
b. Was there any part you didn’t understand?
c. Can anyone tell me the meaning of the word
i. immortal?
ii. eternal?
iii. invisible?
iv. holy?
v. sin?
d. What are the different colors, and what do they stand for?
e. Which memory verse was the most important to you?
f. Who can you tell this good news to?