Leader Guide
SuperVerse
- Bibles or the Superbook Bible App
- Optional: two poster boards—see Alternate Memorization Activity below
- Marker
- Word Card Pattern Sheet
- Scissors
- Tape
- Extra Superbook Secret Servant Packets for children who missed previous lessons
Write out the SuperVerse, including the reference, on each poster board, using the same groupings of words as on the cards, leaving space between the words. Cover each word or word grouping with a separate piece of paper taped at the top to create a flap. Make one poster for each team.
Make copies of the Word Card Patterns.
Cut apart the word cards.
Scramble the order of each set of cards. Make a card pile for each team.
If you have a small class, you can use just one poster and set of cards.
When we live a life filled with love and service, God is pleased! That reminds me of our SuperVerse, Ephesians 5:2! Have children look up and read Ephesians 5:2:
Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Separate the children into two teams, each standing single-file. Place a card pile face down on the floor in front of each team. Place the prepared posters on the wall or floor across from each team. When you say “Go,” one player from each team chooses a random word card from the team’s pile and races to the poster. The player then peeks under one flap over the word(s) believed to be a match to the word card. If correct, the player tears off the flap to reveal the word(s). If incorrect, the player closes the flap, races back and puts that word card at the bottom of the team’s pile. The next player in line takes a turn. The first team to uncover the entire verse wins.
Great work on uncovering your verses! Jesus loved us and sacrificed His life for us. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice because His obedience fulfilled God’s plan of salvation for us. God is pleased when we follow Jesus’ example by loving and serving others.
Alternate Memorization Activity
Divide the class into four groups and have each group make up a simple motion for one section of our SuperVerse, Ephesians 5:2. After a couple of minutes, have the groups come together to say and act out their section of the verse in the right order:
- Live a life filled with love,
- following the example of Christ.
- He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us,
- a pleasing aroma to God.
Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Note: Younger children may not be able to memorize the SuperVerse. They may simply repeat it several times, while older children may memorize part or all of it. Be sure all children understand its meaning.