Leader Guide

SuperVerse

In the SuperVerse, Zechariah prophesied about the promise that God had made hundreds of years before through the Old Testament prophets. The prophet Isaiah had predicted that someone would prepare the way for the coming of the Lord. This was a prophecy about John the Baptist. See Isaiah 40:1–3. Isaiah’s prophecy goes on to talk about the coming of the Lord to feed, care for, and lead His people. He will rule with power and reward His people. See Isaiah 40:9–12.

Yes, God promised over 2,000 years ago to save His people, and that promise is still in place today for us!

Read Romans 10:13:

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Divide children into two groups—girls and boys, if there are enough of each. Have the two groups sit across from each other, perpendicular to the board. Start by saying the SuperVerse together aloud. Now, go back and forth between the two groups starting at one end. Each child will stand and shout one word of the SuperVerse in order. Have children sit down and do it again, starting at a different end. Have children try it once more without looking at the board as much as possible. Children with special needs may just shout the word and not stand.

Note: Younger children may not be able to memorize the entire SuperVerse. They may simply repeat it several times while older children may memorize part or all of it. Be sure all children understand its meaning.