SuperVerse

Superbook Substitution: Memorize the SuperVerse with a group activity. 

After Jesus’ death and resurrection, a Pharisee named Saul began to persecute the early church in Jerusalem. The believers scattered outside of Jerusalem. So instead of stopping the Gospel, the persecution spread the message even faster to more people! Jesus’ disciples went everywhere, boldly preaching the Good News and performing miracles.

Soon, even Saul became a believer and powerful preacher of the Gospel. Saul was also known by another name. Can you guess what it is? Paul.

Have the children sit facing the board.

Let’s read Mark 16:20 on the board together:

Have the children lower and/or cover their eyes so they cannot see the board. Using the list below, change one word 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 words need to be changed (you may vary the order of the list). Write in the correct word, then repeat the process. 

• Change "disciples" to "Samaritans."
• Change "everywhere" to "nowhere."
• Change "preached" to "whispered."
• Change "Lord" to "Pharisees."
• Change "through" to "against."
• Change "confirming" to "denying."
• Change "many" to "few."
• Change "miraculous" to "ordinary."
• Change "signs" to "billboards."

Conclusion: God calls us to go out and spread the Good News.

If any children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.