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, everyone and welcome back! Today is the second lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Peter and Cornelius.” I would like someone who saw the video last time to tell me one thing about Cornelius. He was a Gentile; he sent for Peter; he had a vision; he was a centurion—a Roman officer.
Cornelius became a Christian in an amazing way. Let’s spend some time now worshipping Jesus, who wants everyone in the world to know Him as their Savior!
Play Video: (Song) You Are the One (2.5 minutes)
Preview the song so you can help the children sing along with the music.
You Are the One
SuperTruth and Discussion(2 minutes)
Last time, we learned that God has favorites, right? No!
Very good, I wanted to see if you remembered. God does not have favorites and His salvation is for all!
Our SuperTruth today is: “Jesus cleanses us from all sin.” Does this mean that Jesus cleans us on the outside? No.
Jesus makes us clean on the inside—in our hearts. We can clean ourselves on the outside, yet still be unclean inside. No one can cleanse us from sin except Jesus.
Who was the surprise traveler who went with Chris, Joy and Gizmo on the Superbook adventure last time? The hall monitor at school, Jia Wei.
He strictly followed all the rules! Do you think it is possible to follow all of God’s rules or laws and never sin? No.
The Bible says that everyone has sinned.(See Romans 3:23.) No one is able to live a sin-free life on their own. Because God loves us, He sent Jesus to forgive and cleanse us from all sin. Let’s say the SuperTruth together again. “Jesus cleanses us from all sin.”
For those who weren’t here last time, we’ll watch a short version of the video. If you have already seen it, watch closely to see what Cornelius does when Peter enters his house.
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.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (11 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook brings Chris, Joy, Gizmo, and the hall monitor to meet Cornelius, a Roman officer, and Peter, who needed to learn that God doesn’t have favorites and salvation is for everyone.
Discussion(2 minutes)
Why was it surprising that Peter invited Cornelius’s servants to stay the night with him? They were Gentiles and considered unclean according to Jewish law.
What happened to Cornelius and his household as they listened to Peter’s message? They believed in Jesus and received the Holy Spirit.
What did this prove to Peter? That God’s plan of salvation is for all; that He accepts the Gentiles, too.
What did Peter instruct them to do next? Be baptized in water.
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
In today’s Bible Background video, we’ll learn more about Peter and Cornelius. In addition, we’ll also find out more about the cities of Caesarea and Joppa, where the Bible story took place. When Gizmo asks a question, wait for him to give some possible answers, then call out the one you think is right!
Play Video 5: Bible Background (8 minutes)
Bible Background
Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic 2
SuperVerse Graphic 2
Graphic loops 3 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Discussion(1 minute)
The SuperVerse today is 1 John 1:9:
But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
Does the SuperVerse tell us to confess our sins to God so He can punish us? No.
What does God do when we admit our sins to Him? He forgives us and cleanses us.
How can we be sure He will always do this? Because He loves us and is faithful. God is true to His Word. He never changes. His promises are true.
Yes, we can trust God because He is faithful even when we aren’t! 2 Timothy 2:13 says:
If we are unfaithful, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny who He is.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If younger children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off(1 minute)
Let’s pray. Heavenly Father, we all have sinned and have broken Your rules. Because You love us, You sent Jesus to die on the cross and to cleanse us of our sins. Thank You for Your faithfulness and mercy that will never go away! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
In Small Group today, you will play a game about how God responds to us when we come to Him—every time! Let’s go find out more about it!
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.