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, everyone! Today is the second lesson of our Superbook story, “Isaac and Rebekah.” In this story, we see how Abraham trusted God to find a wife for his son, Isaac. Abraham prayed that God would send an angel to lead his servant Eliezer on the journey. Eliezer prayed for wisdom, and God heard his prayer. God hasn’t changed; He still hears the prayers of everyone who seeks Him! God also hears our praise and worship! Let’s all stand and worship right now together!
Play Video 11: (Song) Celebrate Your Victory(3.5 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along and do the motions with the children. They may clap and do freestyle movements during the animation sections.
Celebrate Your Victory
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth today says:
“God hears my prayers.” I want you to say that every time I fold my hands. Ready? Fold your hands. God hears my prayers.”
Let’s think about that for a moment.
Fold your hands after each statement to signal the children when to respond.
God existed from the beginning of time; He created heaven and Earth—and: “God hears my prayers.”
You can be all alone in your room—and: “God hears my prayers.”
You can be at a soccer game with thousands of other people—and: “God hears my prayers.”
You can be high up over the clouds in an airplane—and: “God hears my prayers.”
You can be deep down under the ocean in a submarine—and: “God hears my prayers.”
You can be feeling joyful and wonderful—and: “God hears my prayers.”
You can be feeling sad and discouraged—and: “God hears my prayers.”
No matter where you are or how you feel: “God hears my prayers.”
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.
If you were here last time, how did Chris get himself into trouble in his own backyard? He operated his dad’s new robot invention without reading the instructions.
For the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of “Isaac and Rebekah.” If you have already seen the full video, watch closely for the different ways that Rebekah showed kindness and hospitality to Abraham’s trusted servant, Eliezer.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9.5 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to ancient Hebron. There, Abraham tells his servant Eliezer how to find a wife for his son, Isaac. Eliezer travels to a faraway land and finds the right woman—Rebekah—through obedience and prayer. The children discover that following God’s plan is always best.
Discussion (1 minute)
Imagine being Eliezer. Your master tells you to travel over 600 miles on camelback to find the right wife for his son. Would you like that kind of responsibility, or would it make you nervous?
Imagine being Rebekah. How would you feel if Eliezer comes one day and asks you to travel far away with him to marry someone you have never met?
Do you think on the journey that you would spend a lot of time in prayer?
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
That was exciting to see how God honored Abraham’s faith, and answered Eliezer’s prayer so specifically. Abraham, Isaac, and Isaac’s son Jacob are often called patriarchs—meaning fathers. That’s because they are the original fathers of the Jewish people, and they are the fathers of our faith in God, too! Now, let’s watch our Bible Background Video and learn more about where and when the patriarchs lived. 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 (8 minutes)
Bible Background
Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic 2
Graphic loops 3 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 2
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Psalm 116:2:
Because He bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!
God does not need to actually bend down in order to hear us; the verse means that He is always alert and ready to hear our prayers. He is ready to listen and respond to our cries for help. Eliezer did not doubt that God heard his prayer for direction. He praised God for hearing and answering. Eliezer trusted that God heard and would answer his prayers—and we can too! Let’s say our SuperVerse again.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray: Dear God, please remind us to pray as long as we have breath! Let us look forward to our time with You as we start each day. Thank You that You are always ready to answer our prayers, giving us Your wisdom, guidance, mercy, and love. We praise You for hearing and answering us! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Let’s go to Small Group and play a game called “Thirsty Camels!” Abraham’s camels are thirsty from their long trip—it’s up to you to draw water from the well to give them a drink! Are you up to the task?
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.