SuperVerse

Uncontrolled anger opens the door to revenge. That is why the Bible tells us to stop the anger right away! Revenge is a product or result of unforgiveness in our heart. If we truly forgive someone, we let go of the offense or hurt instead of seeking revenge. God commands us to love others. How much? As much as we love ourselves! When we have God’s love in our hearts, we will reach out with forgiveness and mercy rather than revenge.

Have the class read the SuperVerse on the board together two times and then erase it. Choose eight children to stand side by side in the front of the room. Give one SuperVerse Card to each child. Starting on the far left (from the class’ perspective), have the eight children create a “wave” by holding up and reading aloud their individual phrases (which will be out of order) and lowering their papers when done. Ask the class if that sounded correct. The answer will probably be no!

Ask the rest of the class to tell you which reader should be first, second, third, etc. Rearrange the eight children in that order and have them read their phrases again, creating a “wave” with their papers. Ask the rest of the class if the verse is now correct. If not, have the class rearrange the readers again until they can say the phrases of the verse in the proper order. Finally, have the entire class follow the “wave” to say the verse together two or three times, going faster each time.

Younger children may not be able to memorize the entire SuperVerse. They may simply repeat it several times, while older children may memorize part or all of it. Be sure all children understand its meaning.