Leader Guide
Video Leader Guide
*Note: To be biblically accurate, the videos in this course depict Jesus' suffering and death on the cross. Be sure to preview the videos, as this scene may be too intense for some children. We have endeavored to present the story in the most accurate and sensitive way possible. Note that the Condensed Bible Story, Video 4, is not as intense. See additional video notes below.
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)
Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to see the Superbook story, “He Is Risen!” This story will teach us about two very important events in Jesus’ life: His crucifixion, when He died on the cross, and His resurrection, when He rose from the dead! Let’s watch the opening, then we’ll discuss it.
Play Video 2A: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma* (5 minutes)
*Note: Video 2A: Chris and Joy's Dilemma is meant to accompany Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution in this lesson. Please preview Video 3. Should you feel that some scenes are too intense for young children, play Video 2B: Chris and Joy's Dilemma Alternate instead of Video 2A.
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Chris is angrily defying his mother when Superbook takes them—along with Joy and Gizmo—to ancient Jerusalem.
Play Video 2B: Chris and Joy's Dilemma - Alternate (1 minute)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma - Alternate
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Did Chris show proper respect to his mother?
What did Chris think was most important—what he wanted to do or what his mother wanted him to do?
Today’s SuperTruth says, “Jesus loves me so much that He sacrificed His life and forgave my sins.” Jesus submitted to God’s plan to pay the price for our sins even when it meant that He would be crucified. He did this because He loves us!
Now, let’s watch the rest of today’s Superbook video.
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution* (17 minutes)
*Note: Video 3 is meant to accompany Video 2A in this lesson. If you opted to play Video 2B, please play Video 4:the Condensed Bible Story, and Video 8:Chris and Joy’s Resolution, together instead of Video 3.
Bible Story and Resolution
The children witness Jesus’ prayer in the garden, His trial before Pontius Pilate, His death on the cross, and finally His glorious resurrection. Chris’ respect for his mother grows as he sees the devotion that Mary and Jesus have for one another.
Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Video 8: Chris and Joy's Resolution (1.5 minutes)
Chris and Joy’s Resolution
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. John 3:16:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
This is one of the most important Bible verses to memorize, so you can share it with others! Let’s say it again slowly. Children repeat verse.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, thank You for sending Your only Son to Earth to die for us and to forgive our sins. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today in Small Group, you’ll play a game called “Set Free From Sin.” Are you ready to be set free? Good! 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.