SuperVerse

Let’s read the SuperVerse together from the board: Luke 10:42:

“There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Who said this in the Bible story today? Jesus.

What was Martha so worried about doing? Preparing a big meal.

What did she ask Jesus to do? Tell Mary to come help her.

What does Jesus’ answer in our SuperVerse mean? Mary had discovered the most important thing in the world that would last forever; spending time with Jesus.

We should never let our busy schedules become more important than spending time with Jesus. This will only cause us stress and worry. Spending time with Him will fill us with God’s truth and strength. Jesus came to give us peace that the world cannot give. (See John 14:27.) The things of God are eternal; no one can take them away.

Have the children turn their heads and cover their eyes so they cannot see the board. Using the list below, substitute one word or phrase of the SuperVerse on the board at a time to alter the meaning of the verse, then have the children look at the board and raise their hands to tell you what word should be fixed. Write in the correct word, and then repeat the process. You may wish to vary the order of the list or change more than one word or phrase at a time as children become familiar with the verse.

• Change “one thing” to “nothing.”
• Change “concerned” to “cornered.”
• Change “Mary” to “Martha.”
• Change “discovered” to “covered.”
• Change “not” to “always.”
• Change “taken” to “tossed.”
• Change “her” to “him.”
• Change “Luke” to “John.”
• Change “10:42” to “42:10.”

Conclusion: When we choose to listen to Jesus and spend time with Him, it is always the correct choice!

Younger children may not be able to memorize the entire SuperVerse. Be sure all children understand its meaning.