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! Today we will watch a new Superbook adventure called “Elisha and the Syrians.” In it, we will meet two men with names that sound a lot alike: Elijah and Elisha. Let’s all say Elijah. Emphasize the “j” sound. Elijah.
Now let’s say Elisha. Emphasize the “sh” sound. Elisha.
Elijah was older, and a mighty prophet of God. Elisha was younger, and God had chosen him to be Elijah’s assistant. After Elijah was taken to heaven in an amazing way, Elisha became a powerful prophet like his master. Let’s meet these two men, and also see what is happening today with Chris, Joy and Gizmo!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (7 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Joy is furious when someone posts an embarrassing video of her, and she knows the perfect way to get even—but should she?
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together. “God is always for me.”
Sometimes people talk about God as if He is always against us. They think He is just waiting for people to make a mistake so He can punish them. Yet that is not really true! What does our SuperTruth say? “God is always for me.”
How does that make you feel? Happy, comforted, etc.
God is always with us, even when we go through hard times. In our video, why was Joy hiding behind the curtain? A girl posted an embarrassing video of her on the Internet.
How was Joy planning to respond? She wanted to post an embarrassing video of the girl.
Raise your hand if you think Joy will post that video. Children raise hands.
Raise your hand if you think Joy will change her mind. Children raise hands.
Well, let’s watch to see what happens!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (17 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet the prophet Elisha after his master, Elijah, has been taken up to heaven. Witness how the Syrians try to capture Elisha—and what he does after trapping their army inside an Israelite city! The children discover that mercy can accomplish much more than revenge.
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 2 Kings 6:16.
“Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!”
This verse was in the video. Who was Elisha speaking to? His servant.
Why was the servant afraid when he went outside in the morning? The Syrian troops, horses, and chariots were everywhere.
Elisha prayed and the servant was then able to see the army of God’s angels and chariots of fire on the hillside. Today, we don’t need to be afraid, for we are surrounded by God’s presence and protection. God is always with us!
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, You are always on our side so we are never outnumbered! Open the eyes of our faith to reveal Your presence and let us experience Your peace regardless of any situation or circumstance. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray, Amen.
In Small Group, you’ll play a fun game to help you remember today’s SuperTruth.
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.