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 back to the second lesson of our Superbook adventure titled, “Paul and Barnabas.” Paul and Barnabas were on a mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people everywhere. And last time, we discovered that this is God’s mission for us today! No matter what happened, Paul and Barnabas never stopped sharing the Good News. As followers of Jesus, we should always share God’s love, too—and that’s why the name of this song is: “We Won’t Ever Stop.”
Play Video (Song): We Won’t Ever Stop(3 minutes)
Preview the song so you can help the children sing along with the music.
We Won't Ever Stop
SuperTruth and Discussion(2 minutes)
Have you ever felt sad or discouraged, and then someone said or did something to cheer you up and encourage you? How did it feel knowing someone cared about you? Children answer.
We want to do the same thing for other people. That’s why our SuperTruth today is, “I will love and encourage others. Let’s say it together: “I will love and encourage others.”
Let’s watch a short version of our Bible story “Paul and Barnabas.” If you have seen it before, watch carefully and notice what Paul tells the sorcerer that he won’t be able to see for some time. We’ll talk about the answer in Small Group.
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.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story(12 minutes)
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to join Paul and Barnabas on their mission trip. In Paphos, Paul miraculously blinds a sorcerer, and the Roman governor is saved. In Perga, John Mark abandons the mission, leading to a rift between Paul and Barnabas. In Lystra, Paul is nearly stoned to death. Even so, the disciples continue preaching the Gospel.
Condensed Bible Story
Discussion(1 minute)
Do you remember what the name Barnabas means? Son of Encouragement.
Barnabas lived up to his name by encouraging many others. How did Barnabas help Paul after he became a believer in Jesus?
The Jewish leaders in Jerusalem were afraid of Paul because he used to persecute Christians. Barnabas convinced them that Paul had been completely changed when he met the Lord and could be trusted (Acts 9:26–31).
Paul and Barnabas shared the wonderful message about Jesus, who has the power to change people’s lives. They were filled with God’s Spirit, who confirmed their message with miracles!
Introduce Bible Background Video(1 minute)
Guess how many miles Paul and Barnabas traveled on their first mission trip? Allow several children to answer.
Let’s watch the Bible Background video to see who had the closest answer. Be ready for Gizmo’s questions! Wait for him to give some answers, then call out the one you think is right!
Play Video 5: Bible Background(8 minutes)
Bible Background Video
Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic
The graphic loops two minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
10B SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say the SuperVerse together:
When we are filled with God’s love, we look beyond our own situation and take notice of others. Instead of criticizing and finding fault in one another, we can look for ways to encourage and help.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If they are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group. Dear Jesus, You came into the world because of Your love for us. You took notice of our need and rescued us. Help us to be motivated by Your love to share it with others. We pray in the name of love—the name of Jesus, amen.
In Small Group today, you will play a game of encouragement, and everyone will succeed. 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 for Small Group time.