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)
Hello! How is everyone today?
We are beginning a new Superbook story today called “Roar!” Can anyone guess what Bible story it is about?
For the next three lessons, we’ll be learning the story of Daniel, who prays three times a day. When the king makes a law that no one may worship anyone but him or face death, Daniel must make a big decision! Our friend Chris also faces a big decision in the first part of our video today. Let’s take a look.
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (2 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Chris refuses to intervene when a bully harasses a smaller boy.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Have you ever faced a choice like that?
It sounds like many of you have had to make difficult choices. Who can give us courage to do the right thing? God.
God will give us wisdom and strength—all we need to do is ask Him! How can we do that? Pray.
Our SuperTruth today says, “God answers my prayers.”
Let’s watch today’s Bible story and learn how Daniel stood up for what was right, even though it was the most dangerous choice.
Play Video 3: Bible Story & Resolution (20 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Babylon to meet Daniel, who prays three times a day. When King Darius decrees that no one may worship anyone but him or face death, Daniel is thrown into the lions’ den. God protects Daniel from harm, and the king commands everyone to worship the One True God. Learning how one person’s courage can change others’ hearts, Chris defends the boy from the bully.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse, Jeremiah 33:3, together:
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear Father, thank You that we can come to You whenever we need wisdom and courage. We praise You that You will always hear our prayers. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
In our small groups today, we are going to have fun making wristbands to remind us of something very important! Have a great time.
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.