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, “Joseph and Pharaoh’s Dream.” I would like two people to tell me something about Joseph from the previous lesson.
Let’s spend some time now in praise and thankfulness to God for the good plans He has for our lives as we sing and do the motions to He Has a Plan.
Play Video 11: (Song) He Has a Plan (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.
He Has a Plan
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperTruth today says: “God’s plans for me are good.” Let’s say our SuperTruth together. “God’s plans for me are good.”
How does that make you feel—to know that God has a plan for you, and that it is good?
Yes, knowing God’s plans for me are good helps me to trust God, even in the difficult times in my life.
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.
In our previous lesson, does anyone remember why Chris was timing all of his chores and activities? He had a plan to make it to the soccer game in time.
For the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of “Joseph and Pharaoh’s Dream” to see God’s good plan for Joseph. For those of us who have seen the full video, watch for events in the story that probably didn’t go according to Joseph’s plan for his own life.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10.5 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Joseph, who is sold into slavery by his brothers, then rises from prisoner to governor of Egypt. The children learn to trust God’s plans instead of their own.
Discussion (1 minute)
Do you think it is hard sometimes to accept that God’s plan for our lives is different than our plans?
How do you think it would feel to be Joseph and see your brothers for the first time after all they did to him?
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Bible Background Video and learn more about what the world was like during Joseph’s time. 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 (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Jeremiah 29:11:
"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
That’s exciting, isn’t it? God has wonderful plans and a great purpose for your life!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray: Dear God, Joseph kept his faith in You even through trials and hard times. Help us to always trust in Your plan, even when things don’t go as we think they should.
Let’s go to our Small Groups, where you will play a game about how Joseph was reunited with his brothers after many years. Are you ready to see what the game is about? Go have some 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.