Leader Guide

Video Leader Guide

Select a video to have playing as children enter the Large Group room. Videos are found in the Video Player section of each lesson.

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 min)

Welcome, and Merry Christmas to all! Whose birthday do we celebrate on Christmas? Jesus’ birthday!

Today, our Superbook adventure called “The Promise of a Child” is about God’s plan that unfolded to bring about this wondrous event! In the video, we will see characters from several Bible stories that Chris, Joy, and Gizmo have witnessed. All of these events point to the greatest promise ever made! First, let’s watch to see what problem Chris is facing today!

Play Video 2: Chris and Joy's Dilemma(3 mins)

Chris has promised to write a new song for the church’s Christmas program, but he’s out of ideas. Where can he get some inspiration?

Chris and Joy's Dilemma

SuperTruth and Discussion (2 mins)

Why was Chris having difficulty writing a new Christmas song? He had writer’s block. There are so many songs already written telling the Christmas story.

Name some songs that talk about Jesus’ birth. Chris named a few in the video, and there are many more. We Three Kings; Silent Night; Hark the Herald Angels Sing; Joy to the World; Away in a Manger; O Holy Night; O Little Town of Bethlehem; The Little Drummer Boy; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; The First Noel; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Go Tell It on the Mountain; What Child Is This?; etc. (If children mention songs such as “Jingle Bells,” explain that while these songs celebrate the season, they don’t mention Jesus, who is the entire reason that we have Christmas.)

So many songs have been written about Jesus! Today’s SuperTruth is “Jesus fulfilled God's promise of salvation.” Let’s say that together: “Jesus fulfilled God's promise of salvation.”

To fulfill a promise means to keep it. If your mom promises to take you to the zoo, that’s wonderful; and you can be happy about her promise! When is her promise actually fulfilled? When she keeps her promise and takes you to the zoo.

God always keeps His promises. So when God promised to send a Savior into the world, He fulfilled His promise. Let’s watch the second part of our Superbook adventure to see if Chris is able to keep his promise to write a new Christmas song.

Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (21mins)

Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo on a trip back in time to relive some of their past adventures. Why are they seeing what God promises Adam and Eve, then Abraham and Sarah? What does this have to do with Moses, David, and Mary? The children trace an ancient promise down through the ages and discover the amazing ways Jesus fulfills it. With that, Chris is inspired to write a new Christmas song—“Promise of a Child.”

Bible Story and Resolution

Video Discussion (1 min)

Let’s see how many of the Bible story characters you can name from today’s video. Allow children to answer and fill in any they miss.

Adam and Eve; Abraham and Sarah; Isaac and Rebekah; Moses; Ruth; David and Goliath; Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

What did Chris realize about these stories? They were all connected. They all played a part in fulfilling God’s promise for salvation through Jesus.

Play Video 10: SuperVerse Graphic

Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.

10 SuperVerse

SuperVerse Discussion (1 min)

Let’s say today’s SuperVerse together, 2 Corinthians 1:20:

For all of God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for His glory.

Jesus came to earth as a helpless, little baby, lived a perfect and sinless life, died on the cross, then rose again to defeat sin and death! God kept His promise of a Savior through Jesus; there is no other way to be saved and receive eternal life! Because of what Jesus has done, we receive all of God’s promises: forgiveness, joy, protection, provision, healing, guidance, power, and many other blessings! Through Jesus, we are God’s children, and God is our Heavenly Father forever!

Join me to say amen to that! AMEN!

Amen means yes! It is so! And it is true! I am so thankful God is faithful and keeps all His promises in the Bible through Jesus! Raise your hand if you are thankful, too. Children respond.

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 min)

Heavenly Father, thank You for being forever faithful to fulfill all of Your promises. You kept Your Word to give us a Savior by sending Your only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to save us. Help us to remember the true meaning of Christmas as we celebrate this exciting holiday season. In Jesus’ saving name, we pray, Amen.

Have you ever been told not to play with a ball in the house? Why? It could hit something and knock it over and maybe even break it.

Well, in this game, it’s okay to knock things over with a ball. In fact, knocking things over is your goal! That’s how we’re going to roll today! Let’s go find out how to 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.