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 back, everyone! Today is the second lesson of our Superbook story, “The Test!” Who remembers if Abraham passed God’s test?
Yes, He certainly did! Like Abraham, we can trust and obey God with all our hearts; so let’s praise Him as we sing Put Your Faith In Jesus. This song has some fun motions, so let’s stand up and do them together as we sing!
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 (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth for today says, “I will obey God, even when it’s hard.” When someone tells you to do something fun, is it easy or hard to obey? Easy!
Yes, but it gets harder if we have to give up something we care about, right?
Even so, God wants us to obey Him. Let’s say our SuperTruth together. “I will obey God, even when it’s hard.”
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.
Last time, we saw how Chris was faced with a very hard decision. He had just gotten a brand-new gaming system when he heard about a sick boy in the hospital who wanted one—but it wasn’t available anywhere. That’s when Superbook took Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Abraham, his wife, Sarah, and their dearly loved son, Isaac. Now for the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version to see how Abraham put God first in his life. 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* (7 minutes)
*Note: To be biblically accurate, this video depicts Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, on an altar. Be sure to preview the video, as this scene may be too intense for some children. We have endeavored to present the story in the most accurate and sensitive way possible.
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Abraham and his beloved son, Isaac. When Abraham puts God first and is willing to sacrifice his only son, God provides a ram instead.
Discussion (1 minute)
How was Abraham able to obey God with such a hard sacrifice to make? He had faith; he knew he could trust God with everything; he was fully persuaded and convinced that God could bring Isaac back from the dead.
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Bible Background video to learn more about offering sacrifices. 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 minutes)
*Note: Be sure to preview this video, as it includes historical references to child sacrifice, which may be too intense for some children.
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)
Let’s read our SuperVerse together: “Don’t hurt the boy or harm him in any way!” the angel said. “Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer Him your only son.” Genesis 22:12 (cev) Now let’s read it together in a whisper, except let’s shout, “Now I know that you truly obey God.” Children repeat verse.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse during Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, thank You for giving us free will, so we have the choice and the ability to obey You. Please fill us with the power of Your Holy Spirit, and help us choose to obey You even when it is hard! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Okay, are you ready to take some tests in Small Group? I hope you studied! No, I am just kidding! We do have some tests for you, but they are all fun—I promise! Let the testing begin!
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.