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! This is the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Peter’s Escape.” Peter was one of the twelve disciples. After Jesus died and rose again, Peter preached the Gospel, and thousands of people were saved. As believers, we can rejoice in the hope of our salvation! Let’s stand and rejoice in Jesus as we sing The Salvation Poem!
Play Video 7: (Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.
The Salvation Poem
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth today is, “Jesus has overcome the world.” Let’s say it together. “Jesus has overcome the world.”
Peter and many of the other apostles were arrested for preaching the Gospel. They faced persecution, trials and suffering as they shared the Good News of Jesus Christ. Yet they had peace knowing that, in the end, they had victory through Jesus.
In John 16:33, Jesus said:
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
Jesus gives us hope and peace so we can rejoice even in difficult times.
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)
If most or all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.
Peter preached the Gospel message with boldness after He was filled with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. He and other disciples also performed many miracles. Let’s watch a short version of the video about Peter. If you’ve already seen it, watch carefully to see what was unusual about the gate opening as the angel and Peter left the prison.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (12 Minutes)
Superbook transports Joy, Chris and Gizmo back in time to meet Peter, Rhoda, Mary and other followers of Jesus. The children learn that the power of prayer can lead to miraculous changes.
Condensed Bible Story
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is Romans 12:12:
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
Raise your hand if you like to be happy and rejoice.
Now raise your hand if you like to be sad and fearful.
No one wants to be that way. Sometimes, we can have hardships and problems that can cause us to be anxious and worry. Yet what is the answer to any trouble we may face? Jesus!
Jesus never changes—He has overcome the world, and we can have peace and security in Him! This is our confident hope. When we face troubles, we need to be patient and keep praying because God is with us and He will answer!
Now, let’s rejoice in Jesus, our confident hope, by jumping, waving our arms in the air, and praising Him!
Let’s say the SuperVerse once more together. Romans 12:12:
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Let’s watch the Signposts video to learn how Peter responded to difficult times and followed the example of Jesus.
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (3 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group.
Dear God, Peter and the other apostles faced trials and hardships. Even so, they endured and confidently rejoiced in the hope Jesus gave them. We praise You because we have that same hope! We rejoice knowing that Jesus has overcome the world and one day He will take us to heaven to live with You forever! In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
In Small Group today, you will be challenged to “take heart” and overcome the world. Are you ready to defeat the troubles of this world? Let’s go and find out how!
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.