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! Today, we will watch a Superbook adventure called “The Good Samaritan.” Do you like surprises?
I do, as long as it’s a good surprise! Something surprising happened to Jesus and His disciples when they were traveling on their way to Jerusalem.
Raise your right hand if you think it was a good surprise.
Raise your left hand if you think it was a bad surprise.
Let’s watch the video to find out and also to see what is happening with Chris, Joy and Gizmo, today!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Joy is so hungry that she’s reluctant to share a pizza with some needy children.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together. “I will treat others equally.”
Have you ever treated or thought about treating someone differently because they weren’t like you in some way?
Probably all of us have at some time. Our SuperTruth reminds us to treat others equally, regardless of any differences that may exist. What was Joy’s excuse for not wanting to share her pizza with Samantha and her little brother? Joy was very hungry. Samantha did not seem very nice, and Joy thought she had problems.
Did Chris feel the same way? No, he was concerned about them and willing to share.
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (19 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Jesus, who tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. In the story, a wounded man is ignored by his countrymen as they pass by, but is rescued by a foreigner who stops to help him in his time of need.
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)
Let’s say the SuperVerse together. Job 34:19:
“And God created us all; He has no favorites, whether rich or poor.”
According to the SuperVerse, who is God’s favorite? No one; He has no favorites.
That’s right! God loves all of us dearly, no matter how rich or poor we are.
Our SuperVerse fits nicely with our SuperTruth. What is our SuperTruth again? “I will treat others equally.”
Good! Let’s put them together. Girls, you say the SuperVerse. I will say the word “so,” then boys, you say the SuperTruth. Let’s practice!
(Girls:)
“And God created us all; He has no favorites, whether rich or poor.”
(Leader:) So—
(Boys:) “I will treat others equally.”
Repeat, then have girls and boys switch parts, as time permits.
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 Jesus to teach us how to love others. We praise You that You do not have any favorites; it doesn’t matter what we have or don’t have. Help us to treat people as You do, with love and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
In Small Group today, you are going to play a game called “Equal Treatment.” Let’s go see what this is all about.
Teachers takechildren 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.