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 (2 minutes)
Welcome back for the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Peter’s Denial.” What does it mean to say that Peter denied Jesus? He said that he didn’t know Jesus.
Why did Peter do that? Peter was afraid to admit he knew Jesus when he saw that He was arrested.
Was that the end of Peter’s story in the Bible?
Did Jesus say, “That’s it, Peter. I give up on you”?
Jesus came to Peter and loved him even after he had let Him down. And Jesus will always love us and forgive us, even when we let Him down! He died on the cross to pay the price for our sins and to forgive us. Let’s think about that as we stand up and sing The Salvation Poem. There is nothing that can separate us from His love!
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 for today is: “Jesus loves me no matter what I’ve done.” How does it make you feel to know that?
God’s love is not based on anything we do or don’t do. It is based on His nature, because God is love! We cannot earn His love, nor can we do something so bad that we lose it. Romans 5:8 tells us that God showed how much He loved us by having Christ die for us, even though we are sinful! He didn’t wait for us to clean ourselves up enough to earn His love; He knows we can never do that.
We do not need to worry about losing Jesus’ love—ever! Let’s raise our hands toward heaven in thanksgiving to God for His love as we shout our SuperTruth! Jesus loves me no matter what I’ve done."
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.
For those of you who saw our full Bible story video in Lesson 1, why did Chris deny knowing Joy? Chris was trying to show off in front of some basketball players, and he was embarrassed when Joy said she was the new president of the chess club.
How did Joy respond? She cried and stayed away from him. She didn’t want to be around him because she was disappointed and hurt.
Now, for the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of the video. If you’ve already seen it, watch for the answer to this bonus question you’ll be asked in Small Group: Near the end of the video, what did Jesus tell Peter to do?
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9.5 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Peter, a disciple of Jesus. When Jesus is arrested, Peter denies knowing Him three times. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, He forgives Peter and their relationship is restored.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Let’s say our SuperVerse, Romans 8:39:
No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
God is all powerful. Whatever God desires to do, He does. God desires to love us, so nothing can stop Him from doing that! Think of it! He will love us for as long as we are on Earth and for all eternity up in heaven. Let’s say the SuperVerse together again.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Let’s watch our Signposts Video to learn more about our Bible story.
Play Video 6: Signposts (4 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray. Heavenly Father, You are more powerful than all of creation. We praise You that nothing can separate us from Your love, which is revealed through Your Son, Jesus. In His name, Amen.
Today in Small Group, we are going to play a basketball game to review our Bible story!
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.