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, we will continue to learn about Daniel. This story reminds us that God answers prayer; that when we trust God, we can be courageous; and He will help us do what is right. Let’s start by praying and then singing! Dear Lord Jesus, we invite You to speak to our hearts and change our lives today as we sing, pray, and study Your Word. In Your name we pray, Amen!
Play Video 7: (Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.
The Salvation Poem
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Great singing, everyone! Have a seat. This lesson, our SuperTruth is, “God rescues me from trouble.” Let’s say that together.
Introduce Condensed Bible Story Video (1 minute)
If all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, you may skip it here and go straight to the Bible Background Video.
Does anyone remember our Superbook story from last time? Yes!
What happened when Chris, Joy and Gizmo saw the bully being mean to the younger boy on the playground?
Chris didn’t want to confront the bully. Why do you think Chris hesitated to help the boy?
Now, for any children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version to see how Daniel stood up for what is right. For those of you who have seen the full video, watch this short version to see all the ways that Daniel was courageous!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (8 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to ancient Babylon to meet Daniel, who prays three times a day. When King Darius decrees that no one may worship anyone but him or face death, Daniel is thrown into the lions’ den. God protects Daniel from harm, and the king commands everyone to worship the One True God.
Discussion (1 minute)
Daniel was an amazing man who trusted God! Who can tell me some ways that Daniel was courageous?
How did Daniel stay strong and do what was right?
Yes, Daniel prayed and followed God’s ways, and God helped him. Because of Daniel’s faith, others learned about the One True God.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is Daniel 6:27:
He rescues people and sets them free by working great miracles. Daniel’s God has rescued him from the power of the lions.”
This is what the king said after Daniel was saved from the lions. The king realized that God had done a great miracle! Let’s say the verse again together.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. Note: Younger children may not be able to memorize the 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.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Several things in the life of Daniel are similar to the life of Jesus. These similarities point to Jesus like signposts. Let’s dig deeper by watching our Signposts Video.
Play Video 6: Signposts (3 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Dear Lord, when problems come up in our lives, remind us to pray, help us to trust You, and give us Your power to stand strong. In Your name we pray, Amen!
In our Small Groups today, we are going to talk about how God gives us His power to be courageous and to stand strong—no matter what problems we may face. Have a great time!
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.