Leader Guide

SuperVerse

Say the SuperVerse aloud together.

“Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!”

Elisha’s servant cried out in fear when he saw that the Syrian soldiers were everywhere! Elisha told him to not be afraid. Elisha prayed for the servant’s eyes to be opened so he could see what Elisha saw—heavenly horses and chariots of fire! God’s army of angels outnumbered the Syrian soldiers.

What happened to the Syrian soldiers after Elisha prayed? The Lord struck them with blindness as Elisha had asked.

Yes, the soldiers were blinded by God. Then, when Elisha led the soldiers into the city of Samaria and Elisha prayed again, what happened? The Lord opened their eyes so they could see again.

In this activity, you are going to close and open your eyes. When your eyes are closed, I will erase a word or two and then tell you to open your eyes. You may then raise your hands to tell me what word or words are missing from the SuperVerse.

Have children lower their heads and close their eyes as you erase. Write the word(s) back on the board as the children answer. Begin with key words like “Elisha,” “more,” “side,” and “afraid.” As children become familiar with the game, erase more than one word at a time.

Conclusion: God answered Elisha’s prayer to stop the Syrian soldiers. God is always with us and ready to answer our prayers.

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. Make sure that all children understand the verse.