Leader Guide
SuperVerse
- Bibles or the Superbook Bible App
- Poster, chalkboard, or whiteboard with writing implement
Write the verse on a poster, chalkboard or whiteboard.
Our story today comes from the Old Testament, in the book of First Samuel, chapter 17. We can find our Bible verse in the book of Joshua. Have the children open their Bibles to Joshua 1:9, and ask a child to read it aloud.
“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
How does this verse relate to our Superbook story today? It seemed humanly impossible for a young boy to defeat a giant; but David was strong and courageous because He knew God was with him!
Divide the class into two equal groups. You may want to have boys against girls.
Today, we are going to have a contest to see who can memorize the SuperVerse. Everyone on your team will work together to memorize our verse. Then each team will choose a champion to represent the team in saying the verse in front of the whole class.
Give the teams a minute or two to memorize the verse, have them choose a champion, and let each champion try to recite it to the class.
Note: If younger children are not able to memorize the entire SuperVerse, simply have them repeat it several times and be sure they understand its meaning.