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.
*Be sure to preview the Bible story video for this course, as some imagery may be too intense for young children. If you wish to use a slightly less intense version, you can play Video 2 (Chris and Joy’s dilemma), Video 4 (the condensed Bible story), and Video 8 (Chris and Joy’s resolution). Also preview the Bible Background and the Signposts videos.
Welcome (1 minute)
Welcome everyone! Today we begin a new Superbook adventure, “Jesus in the Wilderness.” Have you ever gone somewhere with your family and become separated from them? I am sure you were thankful to find each other again. In our video, we will meet some parents who thought their son was with them on their trip, but He was not! Then we’ll check in with Chris, Joy, and Gizmo, to see what they’re doing today.
Play Video 2: Intro to Bible Story (6 minutes)
Chris is tempted to play a violent video game that his parents have forbidden. Why not—it’s just a game, isn’t it?
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
What was Chris tempted to do? He wanted to play a video game that his parents didn’t allow him to play.
What did Joy and Gizmo tell him? They reminded him of his parents’ rule about violent video games and also that he was too young to play the game.
Were they being good friends to Chris? Yes!
We all need good friends who will remind us to follow God’s ways! And who is the best friend we can ever have? Jesus!
In our next video, we will see how Jesus resisted the devil’s temptations. In fact, that is our SuperTruth for today: “Jesus resisted the devil’s temptations.” Let’s say it together. “Jesus resisted the devil’s temptations.”
Yes, Chris isn’t the only one who faced temptation. Jesus was tempted by the devil! Let’s watch what happened—and then see if Chris gives into temptation or not!
Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (18 minutes)
Buckle up for a high-speed adventure as Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to ancient Israel. Witness how Jesus teaches in the Temple as a young boy, then resists Satan’s temptations in the wilderness as a grown man. Discover how the Word of God has power over every circumstance!
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Video Discussion (1 minute)
How do you feel if you haven’t had any food for a few hours? Children respond.
How do you think Jesus felt battling the devil after not having any food for 40 days? Children respond.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic
Graphic loops 1.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is Hebrews 4:15—let’s say it together:
We watched as Jesus was tempted three times. He came into the world to live as a human being, so He understands our struggles. Yet He never gave in to temptation, and He gives us the power to overcome it, too!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If any children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear Jesus, thank You for coming into this world to live as one of us. It’s wonderful to know that You understand our weaknesses and all the problems that we face. We praise You for resisting every temptation and never sinning. Please give us Your power to win the battle over temptation and sin each day. In Your victorious name we pray, Amen.
In Small Group today we are going to learn about the spiritual weapons that Jesus used to resist and defeat temptation. Let’s start by playing a game called “Weapons to Win.” Go have 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.