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, “Paul and the Shipwreck.” Paul faced many challenges and obstacles, yet he never gave up. He was obedient to follow God’s call—and the Lord will help us follow His call on our lives, too. Let’s praise God as we sing and do the motions to He Has a Plan.
Play Video 11: (Song) He Has a Plan (3 minutes)
He Has a Plan
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.
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperTruth today says: “I will not give up.” Let’s shout that together!
Raise your hand if you know it’s easy to quit when things get tough.
Yes, but today we will learn that God blesses those who don’t give up!
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.
If you were here last time, why did Joy, Chris and Gizmo travel with Chris’ parents to another country? To help people after a devastating flood.
Yes, they volunteered to help people in need—even though they didn’t have to go.
For the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of “Paul and the Shipwreck.” Notice all the hardships that Paul encountered on his journey to follow God’s will for his life! If you have already seen the full video, watch closely for the answer to this question: What was the name of the island where Paul came ashore after the shipwreck?
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9.5 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet the Apostle Paul, who has been arrested and put aboard a prison ship to stand trial in Rome. They see how Paul has the strength to face many dangers—including a dreadful storm, a terrible shipwreck, and a poisonous snake. The children learn to look past weakness and fear to focus on the Lord and His mission for them.
Discussion (1 minute)
Do you believe that our lives will always be free of trouble once we decide to follow Jesus?
How would you feel if you were arrested on false charges?
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Bible Background Video and learn more about the time when Paul lived. 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)
Let’s say our SuperVerse, Galatians 6:9, together:
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
Have you ever tried to do something good, but it didn’t work out the way you thought it would? Maybe nobody seemed to notice or care. Perhaps you got so tired and frustrated that it seemed the best thing to do was to give up!
What does “reap” mean? To gather or collect, like you would reap a crop of grain.
Our SuperVerse tells us not to give up, because at the perfect time, God will bless us for our good works. When we feel like we are too tired to do more, remember that someday we will see a wonderful harvest from 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, thank You for giving Paul courage and strength to follow You so he could obey Your call and take the Gospel into the world. Please give us Your strength so we can follow You and do the right thing, even if it’s hard. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s go to our Small Groups where you will play a game about traveling by ship to Rome like Paul! Are you ready to sail? All aboard!
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.