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, we will continue to learn about Daniel. This story reminds us that God answers prayer; that when we trust God, we can be courageous; and He will help us do what is right. Let’s start by praying and then singing! Dear Lord Jesus, we invite You to speak to our hearts and change our lives today as we sing, pray, and study Your Word. In Your name we pray, Amen!
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)
Great singing, everyone! Have a seat. This lesson, our SuperTruth is, “God will help me stand up for what is right.” Let’s say that together.
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.
Does anyone remember our Superbook story from last time? Yes!
What happened when Chris, Joy and Gizmo saw the bully being mean to the younger boy on the playground?
Chris didn’t want to confront the bully. Why do you think Chris hesitated to help the boy?
Now, for any children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version to see how Daniel stood up for what is right. For those of you who have seen the full video, watch this short version to see all the ways that Daniel was courageous!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (8 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
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.
Discussion (1 minute)
Daniel was an amazing man who trusted God! Who can tell me some ways that Daniel was courageous?
How did Daniel stay strong and do what was right?
Yes, Daniel prayed and followed God’s ways, and God helped him. Because of Daniel’s faith, others learned about the One True God.
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch a Bible Background Video to learn more about ancient Babylon, where Daniel 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 (7 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 Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse comes from Psalm 37:5,
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you.
All of us go through hard times, like when a family member is sick or loses a job. The question is not whether we will go through hard times, but whether we will trust God. When we pray, He will give us His wisdom and power to do the right thing. Daniel did as our SuperVerse said. He committed everything he did to the Lord, trusted Him, and God helped him.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Dear Lord, when problems come up in our lives, remind us to pray, help us to trust You, and give us Your power to stand strong. In Your name we pray, Amen!
In our Small Groups today, we are going to talk about how God gives us His power to be courageous and to stand strong—no matter what problems we may face. 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.