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 to the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Jeremiah.” He was a prophet who called people back to God. Jeremiah suffered for obeying the Lord, yet he knew that he could always depend on God for wisdom, strength, and salvation. Today, we can depend on Jesus for wisdom, strength, and salvation—so let’s stand and praise Him as we sing The Salvation Poem!
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 today is “I will praise God for saving me.” Let’s say the SuperTruth together. “I will praise God for saving me.”
God loved us so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. This was the greatest gift that we could ever receive. Through Jesus, we receive salvation and every good thing from God. So let’s stand with our arms lifted up and shout the SuperTruth together! “I will praise God for saving me.”
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)
If all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.
Let’s watch a short version of the video about Jeremiah. If you’ve already seen it, watch and listen carefully to find out how many men the king sent with an Ethiopian named Ebed-melech to save Jeremiah in the cistern.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story(13 minutes)
*Caution: Be sure to preview this video, as it may be too intense for some children. You may also want to ask parents to preview the video before showing it to their children.
Condensed Bible Story
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is Jeremiah 17:14.
O LORD, if You heal me, I will be truly healed; if You save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for You alone!
We praise God because He protects and saves us. When Jesus died on the cross, it was not a temporary fix; He died so that we can have salvation and eternal life with Him! He should receive all of our praise, worship, and devotion.
Why did Jeremiah need God’s protection? The people did not want to hear his message, so his life was constantly in danger.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together. Jeremiah 17:14:
O LORD, if You heal me, I will be truly healed; if You save me, I will be truly saved. My praises are for You alone!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If any children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Let’s watch the Signposts video to learn some ways that the prophet Jeremiah pointed the way to Jesus as our Savior.
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (4 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group. Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to be our Savior. Our praises today are for You alone! In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, amen.
In Small Group today you will play a game of rescue. It’s time to go “learn the ropes!”
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.