Leader Guide

SuperVerse

Have the children sit on the floor facing the board. Let’s say our SuperVerse together. 1 Timothy 4:12:

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

This verse is part of a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to his young friend and coworker Timothy. Paul reminded and encouraged Timothy to stand against false teaching and to share the true Word of God. Paul also wanted Timothy to teach and show people how they should act as part of God’s family and His church. See 1 Timothy 3:14–15.

Have the children turn their heads and cover their eyes so they cannot see the board. Using the list below, change one word of the SuperVerse on the board at a time to alter the meaning of the verse, then have the children look at the board and raise their hands to tell you what word should be fixed. Vary the order of the list after the first few words to make it more challenging. Write in the correct word, then repeat the process.

• Change “Don’t” to “Always”
• Change “less” to “more”
• Change “young” to “old”
• Change “example” to “obstacle”
• Change “believers” to “robots”
• Change “say” to “sing”
• Change “live” to “swim”
• Change “love” to “lawn”
• Change “faith” to “doubt”
• Change “purity” to “courtesy”

We are never too young to live a life that is pleasing to God and in doing this, attract others to Him!

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.