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! Today, we have a new Superbook story, “The First Christmas.” Christmas is an exciting and busy time, isn’t it? As followers of Christ, what is the reason we celebrate Christmas?
Let’s begin our video now and see what Chris thinks is the most important thing about Christmas.
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Chris doesn’t want to help his mother set up the manger scene at home because he is rushing to the mall to win a mega-prize. Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to ancient Bethlehem to meet Mary and Joseph.
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Chris, like many of us, was very busy and excited about the holiday season. What did Chris think was most important about Christmas?
Today’s SuperTruth says “God keeps His promises and sent His Son to us.” This is the true meaning of Christmas. The Savior of the world came as a baby to grow up and die on the cross and save us from our sins! Now let’s watch the rest of today’s Superbook video.
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (18 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to ancient Bethlehem to meet Mary and Joseph. There, they experience the true meaning of Christmas—the gift of God’s Son, Jesus.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse, Micah 5:2 (nkjv), together.
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.”
This verse is a prophecy or prediction by an Old Testament prophet named Micah, telling where Jesus would be born! Jesus has no beginning and no end—so He is the only One who could ever fulfill this prophecy.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, we are so thankful that You always keep Your promises! Help us to always remember to keep You first during this exciting holiday season! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Do you remember what guided the Wise Men to Bethlehem?
That’s right! Our game in Small Group is all about that important star. Let’s go have some 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.