Leader Guide

SuperVerse

God is the source of all life. Genesis 2:7 tells us how God created human beings.

Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person.

Jesus is present now. He existed from the beginning of time with God and took part in creation. God and His Son are the source of all life. Nothing is created or exists without Jesus. (See John 1:1–3.) He is also the source of eternal life which this verse is specifically talking about. Without Jesus, we do not have hope of eternal life with God in heaven. God provides no other way except through His Son. All who have Jesus have eternal life in heaven with God—it’s that simple! Now, that is something to shout about! And, that is exactly what you will have a chance to do!

Have the girls sit on one side of the room and the boys on the other.

Boys, whenever I point to you, shout “Son.” Let’s practice. Son!

Girls, whenever I point to you, shout “Life!” Let’s practice. Life!

Now let’s all say the scripture reference together. 1 John 5:12.

Read the verse slowly, pointing to the boys, then girls.

Whoever has the … Son! (Boys)

Has … Life! (Girls)

Whoever does not have God’s … Son! (Boys)

Does not have … Life! (Girls)

Where is this verse in the Bible? 1 John 5:12 (Everyone)

Repeat the verse several times, going faster each time. If time allows, ask if any individuals would like to say the whole verse alone.

Conclusion: When we have God’s Son, we have a relationship with God the Father and a promise of life with Him forever!