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)
Hello everyone and welcome back! Are you ready for another exciting lesson about Jacob and Esau?
Isn’t it exciting to be a child of God and be blessed by your Heavenly Father?
So let’s stand up and praise Him by singing Put Your Faith In Jesus.
Play Video 11: (Song) Put Your Faith In Jesus (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along and do the motions with the children.
Put Your Faith In Jesus
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperTruth for today says: “I will do my best to keep all of God’s blessings.” In our Bible story, Jacob wrestled with God because he wanted to be blessed by Him. He refused to let go of a blessing! Have you ever wanted something so much that you gave it all you had to keep from losing it?
God’s blessings are worth holding on to! We need to appreciate our blessings from God and do our best to keep all of them!
Introduce Condensed Bible Story Video (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 last lesson, we saw how Chris starts a water balloon fight. When Joy accidentally soaks Gizmo’s circuits, the robot malfunctions and Chris says he will never forgive her! Now for the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of our Superbook adventure about Jacob and Esau. For those of you who have already seen the full video, watching this short version will help refresh your memories!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Jacob and Esau, twins who compete over many things. When Esau gives up his birthright and Jacob tricks him out of a blessing, they become estranged. Esau finally forgives Jacob and the brothers are reconciled.
Discussion (1 minute)
Why did Jacob leave home after receiving Isaac’s blessing? He feared for his life and fled from Esau to live with his Uncle Laban.
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Let’s watch our Bible Background video to learn more about the history of that period in time. 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 verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 2
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse, Genesis 32:28, says:
The Man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob. You have wrestled with God and with men, and you have won. That’s why your name will be Israel.”
Who was the Man? God, in the form of a man!
When we pray, the Holy Spirit strengthens us and helps us persevere and keep praying until we receive the blessing God has for us.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, You love to bless Your children. Help us make wise choices and live obedient lives according to Your Word so we can keep and enjoy all of Your blessings! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Now it’s time for Small Group, where you will play a fun game and do your best to keep all of your blessings!
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.