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 (2 minutes)
Hi, everyone! This is the final lesson of our Superbook adventure, “He Is Risen!” For the past two lessons, we’ve been learning about Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Jesus had victory over death, and we can have everlasting life because of His victory!
Don’t you just love to worship God? Let’s sing The Salvation Poem, which reminds us how God sent Jesus—His one and only Son—to die on the cross so our sins could be forgiven. As we sing, let’s ask Jesus to forgive us and invite Him into our hearts in a fresh way. If you’ve never invited Jesus into your heart, there is no better time than today!
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)
Have you ever had good news that you just couldn’t wait to share? How did it feel to share it?
As believers in Jesus, we have the very best news to share with others—Jesus died for our sins and rose again from the dead to give us everlasting life! Now that is something to celebrate! That’s exactly what our SuperTruth today says, “I will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and share the Good News with others.”
Introduce Condensed Bible Story Video (1 minute)
If all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.
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 it, then this time as you watch, notice how different people reacted as Jesus died and came to life again.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Joy, Gizmo, Chris, and his mother to ancient Jerusalem. They witness Jesus’ prayer in the garden, His trial before Pontius Pilate, His death on the cross, and finally His glorious resurrection.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse Discussion (2 minutes)
Do you think it is enough to just HEAR stories about Jesus?
No, Jesus wants us to KNOW Him in a deep way, to have a personal relationship with Him. Is it enough to just READ stories about God’s mighty power?
No, we can actually EXPERIENCE His power for ourselves! This is what the Apostle Paul was talking about in today’s SuperVerse, Philippians 3:10a, which says,
I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead.
Let’s say it together, and shout the words “know” and “power.” Children repeat verse.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Signposts video to learn how Jesus fulfilled Bible prophecies through His death and resurrection.
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (4.5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we praise You for sending Your only Son to Earth to sacrifice His life for our sins and to rise again so we can have a wonderful new relationship with You! Help us live for You in all we do. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Today in Small Group, you will practice sharing the Good News with a relay game. Have 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.