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 back, everyone! Today is the second lesson of our Superbook adventure, “David and Saul.” In the story today, we will learn about controlling our anger so it doesn’t cause us to sin. Our music video today is called “Celebrate Your Victory.” Let’s stand and worship Jesus who is our perfect example. He was always in control and never sinned!
Play Video 11: (Song) Celebrate Your Victory (3.5 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along and do the motions with the children.
Celebrate Your Victory
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together: “I will not let anger control me.”
We are talking about anger today. Anger is something that we all experience, but we must learn to master it. Turn to your neighbor and say, “If we don’t control our anger, it can control us!” If we don’t control our anger, it can control us!
If you were here for Lesson 1, what did we learn was even more dangerous than anger? Jealousy, being jealous of others.(See Proverbs 27:4.)
Last time—in Chris, Joy and Gizmo’s adventure—who began to be controlled by anger? Chris began to be controlled by his anger when the two teens took his guitar. Joy was a bit frightened because Chris seemed out of control.
Anger and jealousy can both lead to sinful behavior if we allow them to control our actions, thoughts and words. Instead, we must rely on God to help us overcome them and fill us with His love and peace.
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)
If all children watched the Bible story video in the previous lesson, you may skip it here and go straight to the Bible Background Video.
If you saw the full video last week, what happened to Gizmo when he tried to help Chris? One of the tough teens twisted Gizmo’s neck, causing him to get dizzy.
What did Chris want to do to the boys? He wanted revenge and to make them pay for what they had done to his guitar.
For those who haven’t seen our Superbook video yet, we are going to watch a short version of “David and Saul.” If you have already seen the full video, look for ways that David continued to honor and respect his king.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (11 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
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.
Discussion (1 minute)
Who advised David to take action against Saul? His soldiers.
Why did David choose to not harm Saul even though he had the perfect opportunity? Out of respect for his king; Saul was God’s anointed leader. He felt it was God’s place to judge Saul, not his.
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
In the Bible Background video, we’ll learn about the town of Gibeah, where Saul lived and reigned as king, near Jerusalem. We will also learn about David, his service to Saul, and how he managed to escape from Saul. When Gizmo asks a question in the video, wait for him to suggest some answers, then call out the one you think is right!
Play Video 5: Bible Background (8.5 minutes)
Bible Background
Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic 2
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 2
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Ephesians 4:26:
“Don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry.
Have you ever been really angry?
Have you ever been so angry that it was difficult for you to think about anything else?
When that happens, our anger begins to control us. It can lead us to do things we normally wouldn’t do—even sin! We’ll talk about that more a little later!
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)
Let’s pray: Heavenly Father, help us to never let our anger control us so that we do not sin. Help us to give complete control of our actions, thoughts and words to the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Let’s go to Small Group where you will play a game to get rid of anger quickly!
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.