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, “Ruth.” If you were here for one of our first two lessons, here’s a question for you. What did Boaz buy from Naomi? The land that Naomi’s husband left her when he died.
Yes, Boaz bought back the land. Because he did this, Boaz was called a redeemer. To redeem means to buy something back. Did you know that we have a Redeemer, too? Yes, Jesus is our Redeemer because He saved us from the power of sin and death. We will soon find out more about that. Now let’s worship our Redeemer with all of our hearts as we stand and sing The Salvation Poem.
Play Video 7:(Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
The Salvation Poem
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth for today is: “God redeems me.” I would like everyone in grades 1–3 to shout it as loud as you can on the count of three: one, two, three! Grades 1–3 shout the SuperTruth.
That was great! Grades 4–6, do you think you can say it louder? Let’s see! On the count of three: one, two, three! Grades 4–6 shout the SuperTruth.
That was really loud! Now let’s all shout it together: one, two, three! All grades shout the SuperTruth.
What does redeem mean? To buy or purchase something back.
We were held captive by the power of sin, but Jesus bought us back and redeemed us. How? He died on the cross and paid the price for our sins.
Because He redeems us and rescues us, we are free! We are free from sin and free to serve Him!
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 the full Superbook video in Lesson 1, you’ll remember that Chris was faced with a very difficult choice. What did he have to decide? He could go to the lake with Joy and her family for a fun weekend; or he could help his great aunt do chores around her house.
Yes, that’s when Superbook took Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Ruth. For those of you who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version now. After you see the video, I think you’ll know what Chris decided to do! And if you’ve already seen it, look for ways that Ruth was faithful to Naomi.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9.5 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Ruth, a young widow from Moab. The children see how she gives up everything to care for her mother-in-law, Naomi—and how God provides for both of them through the kindness of Boaz.
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, Psalm 103:4, says:
He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together.
When God redeems us from sin and death, He doesn’t stop there! He crowns us with His love and tender mercy. If you are wearing a crown, will other people notice?
When God crowns us with His love and mercy, others can see God’s blessing on our lives. His love and mercy will flow out of our lives and bless other people, too!
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 Ruth points to Jesus.
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (4.5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Groups.
Dear God, thank You for redeeming us. Because we are free from the bondage of sin, we can have joy, peace and love in our lives. Help us share these blessings with others. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Today, in Small Group, we are going to play a game called Crown Relay. God redeems us and crowns us with love and mercy. Let’s find out how to play!
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.