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 is the second lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Rahab and the Walls of Jericho.” I would like to have one girl and one boy tell me something about Rahab or Joshua from the previous lesson.
Good job! God gives us the victory in Christ. Through Him we can overcome anything! Let’s sing praises to God now and thank Him for our victory in Christ! Let’s sing and do the motions to “Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho.”
Play Video 11: (Song) Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho* (3 minutes)
*Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along and do the motions with the children. They may clap and do freestyle movements during the animation sections.
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperTruth today says: “With Christ I can overcome all obstacles.” Who can tell me what an obstacle is?
An obstacle is something that stands in your way and stops you. And what does the word overcome mean?
It means to defeat or be victorious over someone or something. As followers of Christ, we can overcome or defeat all obstacles. Let’s say our SuperTruth together. “With Christ I can overcome all obstacles.”
Have you ever run into an obstacle that kept you from accomplishing something?
Yes, we all have. Yet when we have faith in Christ, we can overcome anything!
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.
In our previous lesson, does anyone remember what problem Joy was facing? She was supposed to work on a project with another girl, but both girls thought the other one didn’t want to work together.
For those of us who have seen the full video, be on the lookout for the answer to this bonus question as you watch this video: Joshua’s spies promised Rahab that she and her family would be safe when Joshua’s army attacked Jericho if she followed their instructions. Where was this place of safety?
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbooktakes Joy, Chris and Gizmo to Jericho as Joshua and the Israelite army are preparing to attack the walled city. They meet Rahab, who risks her life to hide the Hebrew spies. The children discover that even the highest walls are no match for faith in God!
Discussion (2 minutes)
What do you think Rahab was feeling as the soldiers looked through her house for the spies?
Why do you think God chose to use someone like Rahab, who others might look down on or reject, to help Joshua overcome the obstacle of the walls of Jericho?
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Bible Background Video and learn more about the story of Joshua, Rahab, and the walls of Jericho. 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 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 2
SuperVerse (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Hebrews 11:30:
It was by faith that the people of Israel marched around Jericho for seven days, and the walls came crashing down.
God instructed Joshua to have the people do a very unusual thing for seven days. It would have been difficult to remain totally silent and to march while the enemy soldiers watched above them. But the Israelites were obedient, and God performed a miracle! When we trust the Lord, He gives us the power to overcome any obstacles we may face!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray: Dear God, whenever we feel weak and discouraged, remind us to turn to You in faith. Thank You for giving us everything we need to overcome any obstacle. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s go to our Small Groups and play a game where you will have to overcome some obstacles! Are you ready to see what the game is about? Go have some fun!
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.