SuperVerse

Let’s say our SuperVerse together. John 1: 4–5:

The Word gave life to everything that was created, and His life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.

The Bible says that Jesus is the Word of God. (See John 1:14.) He became human and made His home among us. Just as the Word became human, the Word also gives life and light to us. He created us in His image. His light now shines in us, and nothing in this world can put out His light.

Have the class read the SuperVerse on the board together two times, then erase it. Choose 10 children to stand side by side in front of the room. 

Note: If there are fewer than 10 children, give two pages to each of five children. Or, have the class work together to put the scrambled pages in order on the floor.

Give one sheet of the SuperVerse to each child. Starting on the far left (from the class’s perspective), have the 10 children create a “wave” by holding up and reading aloud their individual phrases (which will be out of order) and lowering their sheets when done. Ask if that sounded like the correct verse. The answer will be no! 

Ask the rest of the class to tell you which reader should be first, second, third, etc. Rearrange the children in that order and have them read their phrases again, creating a “wave” with their papers. Ask the rest of the class if the verse is now correct. If not, have the class rearrange them again until they can say the phrases of the verse in the proper order. Finally, have the entire class follow the “wave” to say the verse together two or three times, going faster each time.

Conclusion: Jesus is the source of life and light. Wherever we go, we can shine His light. There is no darkness in this world that can put out the light we have.

Note: If children cannot memorize the entire SuperVerse, have them repeat it several times and be sure they understand its meaning.