Leader Guide

Video Leader Guide

Welcome (1 minute)

Hi, friends! Welcome! This is our second lesson on “A Giant Adventure,” the story about David and Goliath. If you were here last time, you learned in Small Group what David’s name means. Does anyone remember?

Beloved! David means “beloved.” Just like David, you are a dearly loved child of God. David had the courage to face his problems because he put his faith in God. So let’s stand up and praise God together by singing an original Superbook song, Follow Jesus.

Play Video 11: (Song) Follow Jesus (3 minutes)

Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along and do the motions with the children.

Follow Jesus

SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)

Go ahead and sit down. This week’s SuperTruth is, “I may seem small; but in God’s eyes, I can do great things.” Let’s all say that together. Children repeat SuperTruth.

Introduce Condensed Bible Story Video (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.

In our video last time, Chris faced a big problem. Do you remember what it was?

How did Chris handle his problem?

He ran away. Is that what David did when he saw Goliath?

No, he trusted God and faced that giant! For any children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of it now. For those of you who have already seen it, watching this short version will help refresh your memories!

Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9 minutes)

Condensed Bible Story

Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet a shepherd boy named David. Goliath challenges anyone in the Israelite army to fight him, but all are afraid—except David, who trusts God and slays the giant Philistine. Chris realizes that when we trust God, we can conquer every fear.

Discussion (1 minute)

David was courageous because He trusted God. Do you think it was easy for David to be brave?

I’m sure it was hard, but David believed God would help him, and God did—in a BIG way!

Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute) 

Before we watch our Bible Background video, let’s open our Bibles and find 1 Samuel 17:4–7. Read the passage aloud:

Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall! He wore a bronze helmet, and his bronze coat of mail weighed 125 pounds. He also wore bronze leg armor, and he carried a bronze javelin on his shoulder. The shaft of his spear was as heavy and thick as a weaver’s beam, tipped with an iron spearhead that weighed 15 pounds. His armor bearer walked ahead of him carrying a shield.

Now, 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 (7 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, 1 Samuel 16:7b, together:

“People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

This time, I want you to stand on one foot as you say the SuperVerse. Children do so. 

Good! 

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

Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)

Let’s pray. Dear Heavenly Father, whenever we face problems, help us remember that You are with us, giving us Your courage, wisdom and power. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Today in small group, you’ll get a chance to knock down some giant problems. And do you have the “talent” to creatively present the SuperVerse? We shall see! Go and have fun!

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.