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)
Greetings to all of you! We have a new Superbook adventure for you to watch today! It’s called “The Road to Damascus.” Who can tell me why Jesus came into the world?
He came into the world to save sinners! Is there any sin that is so big that Jesus can’t forgive it?
No! Our Superbook story will show us that no matter what someone has done, God can save them! Now, let’s get our video started and see what’s happening with Joy, Chris and Gizmo!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
When a delinquent teen breaks into his house, Chris has little hope that the thief can change.
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Wow, what a dilemma! Jason broke into Chris’ house. Do you think Jason should get a second chance?
Today’s SuperTruth says, “No matter what I’ve done, God can save me.” God loves us unconditionally and will forgive us if we ask Him! Now let’s watch the rest of today’s Superbook video and see what happens to Saul—and Jason!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (18 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Saul of Tarsus, who is on his way to persecute Christians in Damascus. The children witness Saul’s miraculous conversion, healing, and baptism before he must escape persecution himself. The children learn that anyone can change with God’s help.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
As we saw in our video today, Paul experienced Jesus’ power and love. He was changed from the inside out—totally transformed! He knew he had done extremely bad things to Jesus’ followers and was very sorry for all he had done. Paul knew if God chose to save him, God would save anyone! That’s why he wrote this verse in the Bible, which is our SuperVerse today, 1 Timothy 1:15. Let’s say it together:
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, thank You for loving us so much that You sent Jesus into the world to save us. No matter what we’ve done, You will forgive us if we ask You. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Who would like to take a road trip like Saul?
Well, today in Small Group, we are going to play a game about that! Have a great time.
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.