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Leader Guide

Video Leader Guide

Select a video to have playing as children enter the Large Group room. Videos are under Resources on the top menu bar.

Have Small Group leaders greet the children as they enter the Large Group room and engage them in a game or conversation until time for Large Group to begin.

Welcome (1 minute)

Welcome, everyone! Today is the second lesson of our Superbook story, “Elijah and the prophets of Baal.” Elijah wanted God to be #1 in the Israelites’ hearts. God is the one true God, and He is holy! Let’s praise God today as we sing and do the motions to “Holy, Holy, Holy.”

Play Video 11: (Song) Holy, Holy, Holy (3 minutes)

Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along and do the motions with the children. They may clap and do freestyle movements during the animation sections.

Holy Holy Holy

SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)

Our SuperTruth today says: “I will not trust the idols of this world.” Let’s shout that together: “I will not trust the idols of this world!”

What does the word “idol” mean?

An idol is anything that distracts us from putting God first in our lives. We will talk more about that in Small Group.

Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)

If all children watched the Bible story video in the previous lesson, you may skip it here and go straight to the Bible Background Video.

If you were here last time, why did Joy think that Chris was obsessed with the video game he was playing? It was all he thought about and did.

It was all he thought about, and all he wanted to do. Did it seem like that video game was the most important thing in his life?

For the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of “Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.” If you have already seen the full video, watch closely to find out the answer to this bonus question: According to Elijah’s instructions, how many times were the helpers supposed to pour four large jars of water over the altar?     

Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10.5 minutes)

Condensed Bible Story

Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back to ancient Israel. They meet Elijah, a prophet of the Lord, who boldly stands alone to challenge 450 prophets of the false god Baal in an epic showdown. The Lord clearly demonstrates that He is the one true God.

Discussion (1 minute)

Do you think Elijah ever doubted if God would answer his prayer and send fire—why or why not?

Have you ever known someone who trusted in a good luck charm to help them?

Remember that only the one true God can help us—no object can.

Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)

Now let’s watch our Bible Background Video and learn more about the time when Elijah was God’s prophet. When Gizmo asks a question in the video, wait for him to suggest some answers, then call out the one you think is right!

Play Video 5: Bible Background (8.5 minutes)

Bible Background

Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic 2

Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.

SuperVerse Graphic 2

SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)

Let’s say our SuperVerse together. 1 John 5:21:

Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.

Our SuperVerse is a warning to all of us to not let anything take God’s place in our hearts. When you read the words, “Dear children,” what does that say to you?

It is not a stern threat written in anger, but rather a loving warning for our own good to keep us safe. We must be careful not to allow anything to take God’s place.

Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.

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.

Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)

Let’s pray: Dear God, You are the one true God, and we want to put You first. Help us to notice anything that is becoming too important in our lives and taking our attention away from You. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.   

Let’s go to our Small Group where you will play a game with quick choices—are you ready for the challenge? 

Teachers take children to Small Group classes for Grades 1–3 and 4–6. If the combined group is small, all children may stay together for Small Group time.