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 to all of you! Today is the second lesson of our Superbook story, “He Is Risen!” How wonderful to realize that Jesus, who never sinned even once, willingly paid the punishment for everyone’s sins by dying on the cross. Let’s worship Him as we sing Follow Jesus.
Play Video 11: (Song) Follow Jesus (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along and do the motions with the children.
Follow Jesus
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperTruth for today says, “Jesus fulfilled God’s plan of salvation by dying on the cross.” What does the word “salvation” mean?
Salvation means to set free, to save, to rescue or deliver.
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.
Does anyone remember how Chris treated his mother in our video last time?
He was very disrespectful, wasn’t he! Now for the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version to see how Jesus obeyed God, even to the point of death. For those of you who have seen the full video, watching this short version will help refresh your memories!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Joy, Gizmo, Chris, and his mother to ancient Jerusalem. They witness Jesus’ prayer in the garden, His trial before Pontius Pilate, His death on the cross, and finally His glorious resurrection.
Discussion (1 minute)
Why did Jesus pray in the garden?
Jesus wanted to have the strength to do God’s will, not His own.
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Bible Background Video and learn more about the events surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection. 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 (7.5 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)
Our SuperVerse from Psalm 22:16 says:
They have pierced My hands and feet.
King David wrote this about 1,000 years before Jesus was born — yet this verse accurately predicted how Jesus would be nailed to the cross! Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Children repeat verse.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, Thank You for forgiving all our sins. We praise You for loving us so much that You made a way for us to spend eternity with You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today in Small Group, you’ll play a fun game about doing God’s will! 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.