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)
Welcome, everyone! Today, we will watch a Superbook adventure called “David and Saul.” Saul was the first king of Israel. Can someone tell what story David is most famous for in the Bible? David and Goliath. David defeated Goliath the giant.
Yes, David defeated Goliath with just a sling and a stone. Saul took notice of David’s bravery—and so did everyone else! We’ll see what happened with David and Saul after that in our video! First, let’s watch the video and see what is happening with Chris, Joy and Gizmo today!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4 minutes)
When two tough teens grab and smash Chris’ guitar, Chris is furious and vows to take revenge.
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together. “I will not be jealous of others.”
Have you ever been jealous of someone?
Maybe someone has been jealous of you. Often, feelings of jealousy come when someone receives more attention, praise or success than we do. Most likely, we all have struggled with jealousy toward others. One of the main characters in our Bible story struggles with jealousy.
Do you think that the two teens in the video may have had jealous feelings; if so, why? Possibly, they could have been jealous of Chris and his valuable guitar.>
How did Chris react to what the boys did to his guitar? He was very angry and wanted to settle the score and make them pay for what they had done.
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (20 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet David, the young warrior who leads Israel’s army to victory. Although King Saul tries to kill him out of jealousy, David chooses not to take revenge. The children learn that anger and vengeance do not accomplish God’s purposes.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is James 3:16:
For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.
I would like the girls to say the first part of the verse to the comma, then the boys finish it. Ready? Go!
Jealousy is a strong and harmful emotion, and it can get even worse. What can jealousy lead to? Disorder and every kind of evil; stealing, lying, cheating, revenge, etc.
We’ll learn more about jealousy and how to overcome it, today!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If younger children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, help us to be content with who we are and what we have. You created us each to be unique and special. Help us to stop comparing ourselves to others. Thank You for the good plans You have for each of us! In Jesus’ name, Amen!
In Small Group, you are going to play a game called “Order Restored.” See if you can change chaos into order!
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.