Video Leader Guide

Welcome (1 minute)

Welcome, everyone! This is the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Elijah and the Widow.” God provided for Elijah during a drought and famine. Through Christ, God supplies all we need—even forgiveness for our sins and eternal life! Let’s stand and thank Jesus for all He does for us as we sing The Salvation Poem!

Play Video 7: (Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)

Salvation Poem

Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.   

SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)

Our SuperTruth today is, “God provides all I need.”

Who provides all we need? God.

Let’s say it together: “God provides all I need.”  

What are some things you need when you start a new school year? Clothes, shoes, backpack, school supplies such as paper, pencils, calculator, binders, etc. 

Did you ever shop at several stores to get all of those items? For example, a clothing store, a shoe store, a different store for your backpack, and yet another for classroom supplies? Raise your hand if a store was out of an item and you couldn’t get all you needed. 

This will never happen with God! Everything we need spiritually, physically or emotionally can be found in Him. God is the source of all good things. He knows our needs before we ask and He will never run out! (See Matthew 6:8.)

Let’s say our SuperTruth together once more: “God provides all I need.” 

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.

Let’s watch a short version of the video about Elijah. If you’ve already seen it, Elijah declares that the widow will always have flour and oil in her containers until something happens. Listen carefully to find out exactly what Elijah says.               

Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (4Minutes)

Condensed Bible Story

Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Elijah, who is fed by ravens during a famine. In Zarephath, a widow gives Elijah bread even though she and her son are starving—then God miraculously provides food for them until the famine ends. Later, when the boy dies, Elijah raises him to life. The children learn to obey even when they don’t understand.

Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic

SuperVerse

Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.

SuperVerse (2 minutes)

Our SuperVerse today is Philippians 4:19:

What unusual way did God bring food to Elijah when he was hiding by the brook? He sent ravens to bring Elijah bread and meat.

Can anyone think of another time that God provided food from the sky to feed His people in the wilderness? He sent manna and quail to Moses and the Israelites.

God can use any method He chooses to provide for His people. All of creation is at His command; animals, fish, birds, people; even the wind and the waves obey Him.   

Let’s say the SuperVerse again. Philippians 4:19:

Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If any children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.

Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)

Let’s watch the Signposts video to learn some of the many ways in which the life of Elijah points us to Jesus.   

Play Video 6: Signposts Video (5 minutes)

Signpost Video

Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)

Let’s pray before we move to Small Group. Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to be our Savior. We praise You for forgiving us and cleansing us from our sins so we can have eternal life. Through Jesus, all of our needs are supplied here on the earth, and forever in heaven. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. 

In Small Group today you are going to play a fun relay game. Let’s go get the “scoop” on how to play!  

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.