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, everyone! Today, we will watch a new Superbook adventure called “Nehemiah.” Nehemiah served the king of Persia faithfully as his cup-bearer. This was an important job that the king’s life depended on! As Nehemiah faithfully served the king, God called Nehemiah to do an even greater work. When we do the work God calls us to do, He will help us to succeed! Before we find out the job God called Nehemiah to do, let’s watch the video and see what is happening with Chris, Joy and Gizmo today!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma(5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Chris must tutor some rowdy boys—but how can he help them if they keep making fun of him?
SuperTruth and Discussion(2 minutes)
Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together. “I will do the work God calls me to do.”
What was the job the science teacher asked Chris to do? She asked him to tutor two students.
Why did Chris give up after the boys arrived for their tutoring session? They were joking and fooling around. They mocked Chris and called him a nerd. They weren’t serious about learning.
Did you know that God has work for us to do? Yes, He does! When we choose to do God’s work, He will help us succeed!
What is something Chris could have done instead of giving up? He could have talked to the teacher. He could have prayed and asked God to help him.
Yes, when we pray, God can help us by giving us courage, strength and wisdom to accomplish difficult tasks. Let’s watch more of the video to see someone who prayed for God’s help with a very difficult task!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution(19 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Nehemiah. He creates a daring plan to rebuild Jerusalem’s ruined walls, even though wicked men mock him—and plot to kill him! The children discover how to find courage to overcome every challenge.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is Nehemiah 2:20.
“The God of heaven will help us succeed. We, His servants, will start rebuilding this wall.”
This was Nehemiah’s bold response to Sanballat and Tobiah when they mocked his plan to rebuild the walls. Let’s divide the verse into two parts. I would like everyone on the left to say the first sentence of the verse, and everyone on the right to say the second sentence. If you are in the middle—choose a side! Ready? Go!
Wonderful! Remember—whatever we are called to do, God will help us succeed!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If younger children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off(1 minute)
Dear God, we want to listen for Your call in our lives and obey Your Word. Help us make ourselves available as Your servants to accomplish Your plans. Remind us to trust You whenever we are unsure or afraid. Thank You for allowing us to participate in Your great works! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
In Small Group, you’ll be assigned some fun tasks. Let’s see if you can accomplish them!
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.