Leader Guide
Video Leader Guide
Select a video to have playing as children enter the classroom. Videos are under Resources on the top menu bar.
Have Small Group leaders greet the children as they enter the classroom 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, “The Fiery Furnace.” I would like one girl and one boy who were here for the first lesson of “The Fiery Furnace” to share something you remember from the Bible story.
Very good! Now let’s praise God as we sing “‘Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus.”
Play Video 11: (Song) ‘Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus (3 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.
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperTruth today says: “God is able to save me.” Let’s close our eyes and say it together without looking.
“God is able to save me.”
Okay; open your eyes! Has someone ever saved you from something?
It’s comforting to know that our God watches over us and is able to save us from anything!
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.
In our previous lesson, does anyone remember what Chris forgot about? He forgot to study for a test, and only those who passed it could go on a school trip.
For the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of “The Fiery Furnace” to learn about three Hebrew men who would not bow to an idol. For those of us who have seen the full video, try to memorize the names of the three Hebrew men. They aren’t easy names to say and even more difficult to spell!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story* (7.5 minutes)
*Be sure to preview the video, as it may contain imagery that may be disturbing for some children.
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to ancient Babylon to meet Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. The three Hebrew men must choose whether to bow to an idol or face death. The children learn that obeying God is always the right decision.
Discussion (1 minute)
How do you think that the three Hebrew men were able to serve God even when their lives were threatened?
Have you ever faced pressure to follow the crowd instead of obeying God?
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Bible Background Video and learn more about the story of “The Fiery Furnace.” 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 (9.5 minutes)
Bible Background
Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic 2 (3 minutes)
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 2
SuperVerse Discussion (2 minutes)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Daniel 3:17:
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.”
The three men had complete trust in God, didn’t they? They knew God could do anything! Now, let’s read the next verse in the Bible.
Read Daniel 3:18:
“But even if He doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego placed their lives completely in God’s hands. They were willing to serve God even if it meant death!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray: Dear God, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego would not worship a false god even when they faced death. Fill us with Your strength and power to serve You, no matter what! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s go to our Small Group where you will play a game to heat up the fiery furnace! Are you ready to see what it is all about? Go have some 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.