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)
Welcome everyone! Today is the second lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Peter’s Denial.” I would like to have someone in grades 4–6 tell me something about the Superbook video we watched in our last lesson.
Now I would like someone from grades 1–3 share something you remember about the video.
Great! Let’s stand up to worship the Lord 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: “Jesus calls out to me when I fail.” No one likes to fail—but the truth is that we all will. Jesus doesn’t reject us when we fail. No, He calls out to us and wants us to know we are still loved and have a purpose to fulfill with Him. Let’s have all the boys shout the SuperTruth as loud as you can! “Jesus calls out to me when I fail.”
Okay, girls; let’s hear you shout the SuperTruth! Do you think you can shout louder than the boys? “Jesus calls out to me when I fail.”
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.
For those of you who were here last time, why did Chris deny knowing Joy? He was trying to impress the boys playing basketball, and they didn’t think Joy being in the chess club was very cool.
Now, for those who weren’t here, we are going to watch a short version of the video. If you have already seen it, be on the lookout for the answer to the bonus question that we will ask in Small Group. After Peter realized that he had denied Jesus, what exactly did he do?
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9.5 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Peter, a disciple of Jesus. When Jesus is arrested, Peter denies knowing Him three times. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, He forgives Peter and their relationship is restored.
Discussion (1 minute)
Why do you think Peter and the other disciples were afraid to say they knew Jesus?
Why do you think some people today may be afraid to say they are followers of Jesus?
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Bible Background Video and learn more about Peter. 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
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 2
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Luke 15:4:
“If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go to search for the one that is lost until he finds it?”
Jesus told this story when some religious leaders complained He was spending time with sinful people. Jesus wanted them to understand how important each person is to Him, no matter how they have failed and no matter what things they have done wrong. Jesus often referred to people as sheep—and He called Himself the Good Shepherd. He cares about everyone, no matter what they have done—and He goes out to search for those who are lost. How does that make you feel?
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray: Dear God, thank You for not abandoning us when we fail. We praise You for calling out to us and seeking to restore us to a closer relationship with You! Thank You for Your love, mercy and forgiveness. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
It is now time to move to our Small Groups. We are going to play a game to find things that are lost!
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.