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 story, “Job.” I would like two people to tell me something about the story of Job from the previous lesson.
Let’s spend some time now in praise and thankfulness to God for His presence in our lives at all times and in all situations as we sing and do the motions to He has a Plan.
Play Video 11: (Song) He has a Plan (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.
He Has a Plan
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperTruth today says: “God is always with me.” Let’s say our SuperTruth together. “God is always with me.”
How does that make you feel—to know that you are never alone no matter where you go or what you do?
Yes, knowing God is always with us can help us feel safe and cared for even when no one else is around.
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 some things that happened to Chris during what he called the worst week of his life? He lost the class iguana. His money was stolen, and he broke his arm.
Good memories—yes, Chris had a very bad week! For the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of “Job” to see how God was always with Job even when he was tested. For those of us who have seen the full video, watch and listen for what God told Job’s three friends that they must do because of their foolish counsel to Job.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Job. Satan has received permission from God to test Job by taking away his fortune, family and health. Even so, Job steadfastly trusts God—and is eventually rewarded for his perseverance. The children learn they can overcome any difficulty by trusting God.
Discussion (1 minute)
When bad things happen, do you ever wonder if it is because you have done something wrong?
Was it because of a secret sin Job committed that all the bad things happened to his family? No!
Job did nothing wrong; God allowed Job’s faith to be tested. Sometimes bad things are a consequence of unwise choices or actions that we do, but that is not always the case! As long as we are in this world, both good and bad things will be experienced. The good thing is that God is always with us through everything!
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Bible Background Video and learn more about what the world was like in the time of Job. 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)
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 (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Deuteronomy 31:6:
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
The word “forsake” means to abandon. Will God ever forsake or abandon us? No, never!
God has wonderful plans for our lives, and He is with us wherever we go. That’s why we should not be afraid of anything or anyone. Courage and strength come from trusting God.
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.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray: Dear God, we praise You for always being with us. Thank You that when we are afraid, You will give us the strength and courage to do great things for You! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Let’s go to our Small Groups, where you will play a game a lot like basketball and work together as a team. 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.