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 (2 minutes)
Welcome back for the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.” Why wasn’t God pleased with the Israelites? They did not trust in God alone, they trusted an idol called Baal.
Who do we worship? God!
That’s right! We worship the one true God. He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to come into the world. Every human being who ever lived has sinned—except Jesus! He lived an absolutely perfect life—yet amazingly, He was willing to take the punishment for our sins by dying on the cross. Our God is real, He is alive today, and He will love us forever! Now let’s thank Him and worship Him and love Him with all of our hearts as we stand up to sing The Salvation Poem.
Play Video 7: (Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.
The Salvation Poem
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth for today is: “I will trust God with all my heart.” Let’s have everyone in grades 1–3 shout the first part of the SuperTruth, “I will trust God” and everyone in grades 4–6 shout the last part, “with all my heart” Are you ready? Let’s go!
That was really good for the first time! Let’s do it one more time on the count of three; one, two, three!
In Elijah’s day, the Israelites tried to follow both God and Baal. God wants us to worship and obey Him alone. We must choose who we will follow—false gods or the one true God!
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)
If most or all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.
If you saw our video in Lesson 1, you’ll remember that Chris was playing a video game with Gizmo about becoming a god. He played so much that Joy said he was obsessed with the game! When we are obsessed with something, we think about it all the time. This is not pleasing to God. He wants our thoughts and energies focused on Him! God will not share time with a false god!
Now, for the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of the video. If you’ve already seen it, look for ways that Elijah trusted God with his whole heart—even when he faced an angry king and was totally outnumbered by the false prophets!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10.5 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back to ancient Israel. They meet Elijah, a prophet of the Lord, who boldly stands alone to challenge 450 prophets of the false god Baal in an epic showdown. The Lord clearly demonstrates that He is the one true God.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse is from 2 Chronicles 16:9a:
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”
Who is willing to stand up for God today?
Let’s stand up and say the SuperVerse together!
Yes, God wants to reward us for trusting in Him. How does this verse apply to our story today? God heard Elijah’s prayer and answered with fire to prove He is the only true God.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together again.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. Younger children may not be able to memorize the entire SuperVerse. They may simply repeat it several times, while older children may memorize part or all of it. Be sure all children understand its meaning.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Let’s watch our Signposts Video to see how the story of Elijah points to Jesus.
Play Video 6: Signposts (4.5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to our Small Groups.
Dear God, we praise You for giving us Your wonderful Son, Jesus. We desire to worship You alone and to serve You with our whole hearts. Thank You that when we trust in You, You will always be with us and show Yourself strong! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Today in Small Group, we are going to play a game called the Raindrop Review. Have you ever thrown a rain drop? Well, today you will be able to!
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.