Leader Guide

SuperVerse

Hand out Bibles and ask a volunteer to locate and read the SuperVerse, Psalm 22:16b.

Our SuperVerse today was written by David and accurately describes Jesus’ crucifixion and death on the cross. What makes it truly amazing is that David wrote this long before crucifixion was practiced, and about 1,000 years before Jesus was born!

Jesus lived without sin yet carried our sins on the cross and took the punishment for our sins. This was God’s plan of salvation that Jesus fulfilled. Jesus’ hands and feet were nailed to the cross. This was an incredibly painful way to suffer and die. Jesus shed His precious blood to cover and wash away—forgive—our sins.

Have the children say the SuperVerse together.

Let’s pray. Thank You, Jesus, for willingly enduring the pain on the cross and sacrificing Your life to fulfill God’s plan of salvation for us! In Your name, Amen.

Note: Psalm 22 is discussed in more detail for grades 4-6 in the “Additional Activities” section of Lesson 3.