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 back for the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “David and Saul.” Today, we will learn about choosing love over revenge. Jesus always chose to love others, even when they falsely accused Him and crucified Him on the cross. Now, it’s time to worship God, who loves us so much that He sent His only Son to die for us. Let’s stand and sing The Salvation Poem!
Play Video 7: (Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.
The Salvation Poem
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth for today is: “I will choose love over revenge.” Let’s say it together. “I will choose love over revenge.”
Every day we must make choices in our lives. Sometimes, the choices are fun, like what game to play or what story to read. Other choices are more important and possibly life-changing. For these choices, we need God’s help.
Choosing love is not always easy when we are offended or hurt by someone. Yet, we will see in the Bible story how it is possible with God’s help.
Let’s say the SuperTruth together again. “I will choose love over revenge.”
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)
If most or all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.
If you saw the full Superbook video in Lesson 1, what did Chris want to do at first when tough teens cruelly smashed his guitar? He wanted to take revenge.
Yes, he was controlled by his anger and could think of nothing but paying the boys back. That’s when Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to see how David handles his struggles with King Saul. For those of you who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version now. And if you’ve already seen it, notice how David submits and obeys his king even when he is the target of Saul’s anger.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (11 Minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet David, the young warrior who leads Israel’s army to victory. Although King Saul tries to kill him out of jealousy, David chooses not to take revenge. The children learn that anger and vengeance do not accomplish God’s purposes.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is Leviticus 19:18:
“Stop being angry and don’t try to take revenge. I am the Lord, and I command you to love others as much as you love yourself.”
The SuperVerse tells us that we are to love others instead of seeking revenge. How much should we love others? As much as we love yourselves!
If you love others as much as you love yourself, it’s easier to be patient and overlook things that could make you angry. Let’s say our SuperVerse again. Leviticus 19:18:
“Stop being angry and don’t try to take revenge. I am the Lord, and I command you to love others as much as you love yourself.”
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. 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.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
In our Signposts Video, we will see how David was a champion in battle and chose God’s way over his own way. We’ll also learn how Jesus fights for us. He is our champion defender at the throne of God!
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (4 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group.
Dear God, thank You for the love and strength You give us. When we feel hurt or angry, help us to respond with love. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
In your Small Group game today, you may have to run away from Saul in the wilderness like David did. Have fun!
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.