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)
Welcome back to the second lesson of our Superbook adventure called “Jesus in the Wilderness.” Raise your hand if you have ever been tempted to do something that you knew was wrong. Children respond. Leader also raises hand.
My hand went up, too! As long as we are in the world, we will all face temptations. The good news today is that we have someone who will help us to resist and defeat all temptations. Who is the One who will help us? Jesus!
Now, let’s stand and praise Him
as we sing, “You Are the One.”
Play Video Song: You Are the One (2.5 minutes)
Preview the song so you can help the children sing along with the music.
You Are the One
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth today is: “Jesus helps me defeat temptation.” Every day we are tempted with many things in many ways. Some are easy to resist, and some are hard. The Apostle Paul wrote about this struggle in Romans: 7:19:
We can’t defeat temptation on our own—we need God’s help! Let’s watch a short version of our Bible story, “Jesus in the Wilderness.” If you have seen it before, watch carefully to answer this question later. The devil offered to give Jesus all of the kingdoms and glory of the world if Jesus would do one thing—what was it?
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minutes)
If all children watched the Bible story video in the previous lesson, you may skip it here and go straight to the Bible Background Video.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10.5 minutes)
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Jesus—first when He is a boy, speaking to the elders at the Temple, then when He is a man, resisting Satan’s temptations in the wilderness. The children learn how the Word of God can help them stand strong.
Condensed Bible Story
Discussion (2 minutes)
Why was Jesus in the Temple with Jewish teachers who were much older than He was? He was listening to the teachers and asking questions.
What was their reaction to Jesus? They were amazed at His understanding and answers.
What was Jesus’ answer to Mary about why He didn’t stay with His family? That He must be doing His Father’s (God’s) business or work. Jesus understood that God is His Father, and He must do His Father’s work.
Even so, when Jesus returned home to Nazareth, did He obey or disobey Mary and Joseph? He obeyed them.
After Jesus was baptized, why did He immediately go into the wilderness? The Holy Spirit led Him there.
Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness. This meant that He did not eat food for that period of time in order to pray and seek God. Although Jesus was physically weak from not eating, He was strong in His Spirit. He was able to resist and defeat Satan’s temptations. Because Jesus was victorious, we can defeat Satan’s temptations, too!
Introduce Bible Background Video(1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Bible Background Video to learn more about “Jesus in the Wilderness.” Be ready for Gizmo’s questions! Wait for him to give some answers, then call out the one you think is right!
Play Video 5: Bible Background(7.5 minutes)
Bible Background Video
Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic(1.5 minutes)
Graphic loops 1.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
10B SuperVerse 411
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is Hebrews 2:18. Let’s say it together:
Why is it important for us to know that Jesus was tempted just like we are? Because we know we can be victorious with His help. He makes it possible not to give in to temptation. We aren’t powerless and helpless against the devil.
Jesus came to Earth and lived as a human so that He could feel and experience all that we do. He resisted temptation and did not sin. He will help us win against all the temptations that we will ever encounter!
Let’s say the SuperVerse again. Hebrews 2:18:
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If any children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Heavenly Father, Jesus suffered and was tempted, yet He was strong in Spirit and defeated the devil. Help us follow Jesus’ example, to be strong in the power of the Holy Spirit and to rely on His strength and not our own. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
In Small Group today, you are going to play a fun game called “Temptation Knockdown!” Are you ready to defeat some temptations together? Let’s go play!
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.