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 to all, and that means everyone! Girls and boys, all ages, anywhere you are sitting, regular attenders, and visitors—we are glad you’re here! Hmm, I wonder if this might be a clue for today’s video. Our new Superbook adventure today is about two men: Peter and Cornelius. God spoke to each man in a very unusual and exciting way in different places. We’ll learn more about this, and also find out what is new with Chris, Joy and Gizmo.
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4.5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Joy and Chris are late for school. If Chris gets one more ticket from the hall monitor, he will get detention. Chris begs for mercy, but the hall monitor isn’t interested in giving anyone special treatment.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
At the count of three, shout the name of your favorite actor or actress. One, two, three!
Good! Now, on the count of three, shout the name of your favorite athlete or musician. One, two, three!
I heard a lot of different favorites and there is nothing wrong with that; we all like different personalities and styles. God created us to be unique and special. We may admire a certain skill or talent of one person over another. However, we must not treat others differently.
The SuperTruth today is: “God shows no favoritism.” Let’s say that together. “God shows no favoritism.”
God sent His Son to save not just some people—Jesus came to bring salvation to all.
Did the school hall monitor show favoritism to Chris? No, he went strictly by the rules. The rules applied to all.
This hall monitor was strict. He was not interested in giving special treatment to Chris or anyone! Let’s watch the rest of our video to see what happens.
Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (19 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook brings Chris, Joy, Gizmo, and the hall monitor to meet Cornelius, a Roman officer, and Peter, who needed to learn that God doesn’t have favorites and salvation is for everyone.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 3 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is Galatians 3:28:
There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.
What is a Gentile? Anyone who is not Jewish.
In the video, who was a Gentile? Cornelius and his household—servants and family.
Who was a Jew? Peter, Simon’s household, Peter’s brothers or companions.
We will learn more about the relationship between Gentiles and Jews in Small Group. The SuperVerse tells us that when God looks at people, He does not see color, gender or nationality; in Jesus, we are all the same.
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 our heavenly Father and we are Your children. You love us equally. Because of Christ, we are all the same in Your eyes. Help us to love others regardless of any differences. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
In Small Group today, are you up for breaking down a wall together?
Don’t worry; you’ll be safe—it’s not a classroom wall! The wall you will break down represents what Christ did to make all people one. Let’s go see what this game is about.
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.