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 (2 minutes)
I am glad that you all are here for the last lesson of our Superbook adventure called “The Fiery Furnace.” Can someone tell me how many men were thrown into the fiery furnace? Three.
Yes, and then a few minutes later, how many men were seen walking around inside the furnace? Four.
The men weren’t in the furnace alone; God was in the furnace with the Hebrew men, protecting them. Now it is time to stand up and sing The Salvation Poem. As we sing, think of how we are never alone because Jesus is always with us.
Play Video 7:(Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.
The Salvation Poem
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth for today is: “Jesus is always with me.” Let’s say it again, but this time as we say “me,” point to yourself with both hands. Let’s do it on the count of two because Jesus is always with me—that makes two of us all the time! Are you ready? One, Two! Children say the SuperTruth and point.
Good job—let’s shout it this time and point on the count of two: One, Two! Children shout the SuperTruth and point.
No matter what we are doing or where we are, Jesus is always with us! When we go through a happy time, or a temptation, or difficulties, Jesus is right there with us.
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)
If most or all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.
Remember the video from our first lesson—what was Chris tempted to do? Cheat on a test.
Why was he tempted? Only students who passed the test could go on a fun trip.
Did Chris actually cheat? No.
That’s right; after seeing how the three Hebrew men risked their lives to do what was right, Chris knew that cheating was not worth disobeying God, even when many of his friends chose to do it.
Now, for the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of the video. If you’ve already seen the video, watch and listen closely for answers to two bonus questions in Small Group time: 1.How many times hotter did the king tell his men to make the furnace? 2. Count the number of musical instruments that are named in the video—and see how many of the instrument names you can remember.
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.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3 (2.5 minutes)
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse Matthew 28:20 says,
“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Let’s stand and say the SuperVerse together, then sit back down.
Jesus said this to His disciples after He died on the cross and rose from the dead. He was about to leave Earth to return to God in heaven. Jesus told His disciples to go and spread the Gospel and teach new believers God’s Word. Jesus spoke these words of comfort to His disciples so they would know that even when they couldn’t see Him anymore, He would still be with them. Let’s say our SuperVerse Matthew 28:20 again:
“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Let’s watch our Signposts video to learn how the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego pointed to the life and mission of Jesus.
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (4.5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we go to our Small Groups.
Dear God, it’s wonderful to see how the three Hebrew men were never alone. You were with them all the time, especially in the fiery furnace! Your Word tells us that Jesus is always with us, too. Help us obey You even when it is difficult, because we know that You are with us to strengthen and help us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today in Small Group, we are going to play a fun game that’s really hot! Let’s go!
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.