Leader Guide
Video Leader Guide
Select a video to play 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 to begin.
Hello, everyone and welcome back! Today is the second lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Solomon’s Temple.” Solomon was the son of a very well-known king in the Bible. Do you remember who? King David.
God did not allow King David to build a Temple for Him, yet David played an important part in helping Solomon build it. David wanted to build a place to keep the Ark of the Covenant—a special box that held the Ten Commandments. The Temple would also be a holy place to worship God. Right now, in this place, we have the privilege of worshiping and honoring God together as we sing [song]!
Play Video: (Song) Endless Adventure (3 minutes)
Preview the song so you can help the children sing along with the music.
Endless Adventure Music Video
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Last time, we learned that God’s ways are … what? Above our ways.
Today’s SuperTruth is: “I will do my part in God’s plan.” Think about it: You have a part in God’s plan! It doesn’t matter whether you are in first grade or sixth grade. You could be in elementary school, high school, or an adult—you all are part of God’s plan.
Sometimes your part will be different from anyone else’s; and sometimes, everyone’s part will be the same. It all depends on what is needed to accomplish God’s plan. David and Solomon each had different parts but worked for the same purpose.
The priests had an important part in the Temple dedication. For those who weren’t here last time, we’ll watch a short version of the video now. If you have already seen it, watch closely to see what the priests did as the Ark of the Covenant was carried into the Temple.
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.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (12 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet young Solomon, who will soon become Israel’s king. His father, King David, has designed and gathered materials for the Temple. David isn’t allowed by God to build it, so he gives Solomon instructions on how to do it. The children learn that being part of God’s plan is best of all.
Discussion (2 minutes)
Bathsheba, David’s wife, reminded King David of a vow he had made before the Lord. What was the vow? That Solomon would become king and sit on the throne.
Adonijah was King David’s oldest surviving son, so he thought he should be king. When King David learned that Adonijah declared himself king, he ordered that Solomon be taken immediately to Gihon Springs on David’s mule. This would show everyone that David wanted Solomon to be king. At the springs, Solomon was officially made king by Nathan the prophet and Zadok the priest. What did the priest do with a flask of oil? He poured oil over Solomon’s head to anoint him king.
Nathan the prophet, Zadok the priest, and Bathsheba, King David’s wife, all played important parts in God’s plan to make Solomon king. It was important for them to take action and do what was right when David was not physically able to do it.
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
In today’s Bible Background video we’ll learn more about Solomon and the building of the Temple. When Gizmo asks a question, wait for him to give some possible answers, then call out the one you think is right!
Play Video 5: Bible Background (9 minutes)
Bible Background
Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Graphic 2
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
The SuperVerse today is 1 Corinthians 3:8:
The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together. 1 Corinthians 3:8:
The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.
Who will be rewarded for hard work: the one who plants or the one who waters? Both.
Each person has a part to play. Both parts are needed and equally important. Whether a part is small or large, you will be rewarded for your obedience in God’s plan. To complete God’s work, individuals need to work together in unity to accomplish the same goal.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If younger children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Heavenly Father, thank You for making us part of Your master plan. Help us to always say yes to any part You ask us to do; whether big or small. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
In Small Group today, you will each be given important roles to play in a game plan. The only way your team can succeed is if you do your part!
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.