Topic outline

  • John the Baptist

    Chris discovers that a boy has given him stolen video games. Should he ignore the problem—or confront the boy? Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet John the Baptist, who preaches in the wilderness and baptizes Jesus in the Jordan River. Witness how John risks his life to challenge a sinful king, and see how he faithfully chooses to obey God by pointing others to Christ. The children learn that it’s always best to follow God’s ways.

    *Be sure to preview the Bible story video for this course, as some imagery may be too intense for young children. The condensed version is less intense. Also preview the Bible Background and the Signposts Video.

    • Lesson 1

      Point to Jesus

      SuperTruth: I can point others to Christ.

      SuperVerse: “Turn back to God! The kingdom of heaven will soon be here.” Matthew 3:2b (CEV)

      Bible Story: Matthew 3,11; Mark 1,6; Luke 1,3,7; John 1,3

      Superbook Video: John the Baptist

    • Lesson 2

      More of Jesus

      SuperTruth: I want more of Jesus and less of me.

      SuperVerse: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 (NKJV)

      Bible Story: Matthew 3, 11; Mark 1, 6; Luke 1, 3, 7; John 1, 3

      Superbook Video: John the Baptist

    • Lesson 3

      Kingdom Greatness

      SuperTruth: Because of Jesus, I can be great in God’s Kingdom.

      SuperVerse: “I tell you the truth, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is!” Matthew 11:11 (NLT)

      Bible Story: Matthew 3, 11; Mark 1, 6; Luke 1, 3, 7; John 1, 3

      Superbook Video: John the Baptist