Leader Guide

SuperVerse

Our SuperVerse today is Matthew 28:20:  

“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Jesus spoke these words to His disciples before He left Earth and ascended to heaven. He wanted to encourage them and to give them peace. Why do you think they might be troubled?

Yes, put yourself in their place. They had spent two or three years with Jesus during His ministry on Earth. Now, Jesus had just told them to spread the Gospel, baptize new believers, and teach them God’s word—without Him! How do you think you would feel if you were one of them?

Jesus wanted them to know that He would still be with them, but not physically or in human form. Jesus would send His Holy Spirit to be with all of His disciples all over Earth! Jesus said they could be sure of it; there was to be no doubt in their minds.   

Now, here is the exciting part for us. We are His disciples today, so He is with us! He said He would be with us until the end of the age, when the Gospel has been preached to all nations, and He comes back to Earth!

Divide the children into two groups. Try to mix older children with younger children. Give them a minute or two to memorize their section of the SuperVerse. They may use hand motions if desired. Bring the groups back together and then have them say their sections of the verse in order. Once they are proficient, have the children turn their backs to the board and say the whole verse together.    

Great job everyone! Whenever you face a challenge or feel alone, remember that Jesus is always with you.