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, and welcome to everyone! Today, we start a new Superbook adventure called “Jesus Heals the Blind.” On earth, Jesus opened two different types of blind eyes. We’ll find out what that means after we check in with Chris, Joy and Gizmo to see what they are doing today.
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4.5 minutes)
When Joy and Chris go to a Christmas pageant, Chris recognizes it as the same church that his grandfather once took him. He wonders why his family doesn’t attend church.
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Why did Gizmo become excited about the Christmas pageant? He thought he could play the role of an angel.
What did Chris remember after he arrived at the church? He remembered going to the church with his grandpa.
What did Chris remember when he saw the nativity set at the church? He remembered seeing Jesus’ birth and death during Superbook adventures.
The SuperTruth today is: “The Holy Spirit opens my eyes to the truth.”
Earlier, I said that Jesus opened two types of blind eyes. One type is physical blindness—when someone literally cannot see with their eyes. The other type is spiritual blindness—when people can’t see something with their hearts. People can have great vision with their physical eyes, yet they can be blind to the truth of God’s Word—specifically that God sent His Son Jesus to be the Savior of the world. Many people see Him as a good man and teacher, even a prophet. Yet they do not see the whole truth—that Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah. For that, you need eyes of faith. And that’s what our SuperTruth is talking about.
Let’s say it together. “The Holy Spirit opens my eyes to the truth.”
We need the Holy Spirit to reveal truth to us. Without Him, we are spiritually blind.
Let’s watch the rest of our video to see how Jesus cured both kinds of blindness—physical and spiritual!
Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (19.5 minutes)
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Jesus as He cures three people who are physically blind, and also opens the eyes of others who are spiritually blind. Chris returns with a desire to go to church with his mom and dad.
Bible Story and Resolution
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic
Graphic loops 1.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is John 15:26:
“I will send you the Spirit who comes from the Father and shows what is true. The Spirit will help you and will tell you about Me.”
Who do you think spoke these words? Jesus.
In the verse, where does the Spirit come from? From God the Father.
The Holy Spirit will speak God’s truth to our hearts and give us a deeper understanding of Him.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together. John 15:26:
“I will send you the Spirit who comes from the Father and shows what is true. The Spirit will help you and will tell you about Me.”
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, thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to live inside us and speak Your Word into our hearts. Help us listen to You and apply Your truth to our lives every day. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Have you ever played a game where you must hit a target or mark?
In Small Group today, you will have a chance to hit a very important target because it represents following Jesus’ example. Let’s go find out how to play!
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.