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)
Hello, everyone! We have a new Superbook adventure today about a man named Lazarus. He lived with his two sisters, and they often had a very special guest come and visit them. We’ll see this special guest in a moment, and then also find out what is new with Chris, Joy and Gizmo.
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Joy’s school service club is chaperoning disadvantaged kids to an amusement park, but her mother’s car breaks down and she misses the bus. Joy hears that one of the little girls was too shy to come and also missed the bus. At first, Joy doesn’t see what she can do for the girl.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Raise your hand if there is someone you’d like to spend time with every day if you could.
Yes, there are some people in our lives who we really enjoy being around, like a special friend or family member. I know someone who wants to spend time with everyone in this room—every day! Any ideas who I am talking about? Jesus, God.
The SuperTruth today is: “I will spend time with Jesus.” Let’s say that together. “I will spend time with Jesus.”
Jesus is always near and never too busy to spend time with us.
Who was Joy in a hurry to spend time with? A little girl named Matty.
What happened that didn’t allow Joy to go to the theme park with Matty? Joy’s mother’s car wouldn’t start and she couldn’t get to the school before the bus left the parking lot.
Yes, Joy was very disappointed. Let’s watch the rest of our video to see what she does.
Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (19 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbooktakes Joy, Chris and Gizmo to meet Jesus, who is told that his friend Lazarus is sick. Jesus delays visiting, and when He arrives, Lazarus has died. Jesus gives Lazarus an even greater miracle than healing—by raising him from the dead. Learning that God’s timing is always right, Joy, Chris and Gizmo visit the shy girl and create a memorable experience.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is Luke 10:42:
“There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Do you remember who said this in the video? Jesus.
What important thing did Mary choose to do? Sit at Jesus’ feet and spend time with Him. Listen to His teaching.
Spending time with Jesus is very important. Our hearts should be open to the Word of God every day!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If younger children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Heavenly Father, we are so thankful that You sent Jesus to earth to die for us, to rise from the dead, and to live with us. The Bible tells us that He will never leave us or abandon us. He is our Good Shepherd, our Lord, and our friend. Help us to take time each day to spend with Him. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Do you remember what Chris was doing when Joy called him on the phone? He was attempting to set a world record for the most pogo stick bounces.
Yes, you won’t be setting any world records; however, you will be bouncing in our Small Group game. Let’s go see what that is all about.
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.