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! Guess what time it is?
It’s time to give thanks to God by singing praises to Him! Last time we began learning how Moses followed God’s command to lead His people out of slavery in Egypt. So let’s stand up and sing Follow Jesus.
Play Video 11: (Song) Follow Jesus (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along and do the motions with the children.
Follow Jesus
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Oh, how I love worshipping God with all of you! Have a seat. Does anyone remember our SuperTruth from last week? “God sees, hears and understands me.”
Yes, God sees us, He hears our prayers, and He understands us. He created us, so He fully understands that we have shortcomings and failures. Should that stop us from doing what God wants us to do? No.
Why not? He will help us.
That’s why our SuperTruth for this lesson is, “God will overcome my weakness.”
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)
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.
What was Moses’ weakness? He could not talk very well.
Moses didn’t think he could speak very well, yet God called him to speak to Pharaoh, the ruler of all Egypt! Let’s see how God overcame Moses’ weaknesses to set the children of Israel free. For any children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of it now. For those of you who have already seen it, watching this short version will help refresh your memories!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Moses, who is chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. They witness the plagues, the exodus from Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea.
Discussion (1 minute)
Moses faced many challenges as he followed God. Nine times, Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites leave Egypt, and he made them work even harder as slaves! Yet God was at work; and at the right time, He freed His people from slavery.
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Our Bible Background Video explores this important time in history. When Gizmo asks a question in the video, wait for him to suggest some answers, then call out the one you think is right!
Play Video 5: Bible Background (7.5 minutes)
Bible Background
Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic 2
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 2
SuperVerse (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse, Exodus 4:10-12, together:
Moses pleaded, ... “O Lord, I’m not very good with words.” ... Then the Lord asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? ... Is it not I, the Lord? Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”
Moses didn’t think he could speak very well. So God asked, “Who makes a person’s mouth?” What is the answer? God.
So, could Moses trust God to give him wisdom and strength to say the right words at the right time? Yes.
God made us, and He will help us overcome our weaknesses! God is our Creator, so He knows what is really best for us!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Dear God, we praise You for creating each one of us in a special way. Thank You for understanding our weaknesses, then helping us to overcome them! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today in Small Group, you will learn more about how God overcomes our weaknesses with His mighty power! 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.