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, “Philip.” If you’ve been here for one of the previous lessons, name something that you remember about Philip. He was obedient to God; he was filled with God’s Spirit; he spread the Gospel; he walked alongside the Ethiopian man’s carriage; he baptized him; he performed miracles; the Spirit took him from one place to another.
Philip preached the Good News of Jesus Christ. He also performed many signs and wonders by God’s power. The Gospel message that Philip shared is the same today—Jesus saves all who believe in Him. So let’s stand and praise Him as we sing "The Salvation Poem!"
Play Video Song: Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.
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SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together: We serve a God of miracles.
A miracle is something that only God can do. It is not a magic trick: it is a supernatural event that cannot be explained. Raise your hand if you have witnessed a miracle of God. Children respond.
Would someone like to briefly share about the miracle you witnessed? Allow a child to share.
Some people believe that miracles happened only in the Bible and not today. But Hebrews 13:8 says:
Jesus has not changed and will never change; He still works miracles today!
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.
Let’s watch a short version of the video about Philip. If you’ve already seen it, watch and listen carefully to see what happened after Peter and John laid hands on the believers in Samaria.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (12 minutes)
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to Samaria, where Peter and John join Philip to teach about the power of the Holy Spirit. When Simon the magician offers money to buy this power, Peter sternly rebukes him. Later, Philip witnesses to an Ethiopian official and baptizes him. Returning home, Chris thinks about baptism and attends a Bible study.
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Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic
The graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
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SuperVerse Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is Mark 16:20.
According to the SuperVerse, what was the purpose of the miraculous signs? The miracles that the disciples performed confirmed that their message was from God.
How was Simon’s desire to work miracles different? Simon wanted to work miracles for his own glory and profit—not for God’s kingdom.
Today, God still desires to work through us with power as we share the Gospel with others. Let us always seek to give Him the glory in all that we do.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together—Mark 16:20:
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 more about Philip and see how he used God’s power to serve others.
Play Video 6: Signposts Video(3 minutes)
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Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group. Dear Heavenly Father, what a mighty God we serve! Your love and power are unlimited in heaven and on earth. There is no one like You! Thank You for sending Jesus to be our Savior, giving us the miracle of salvation by dying on the cross and rising from the dead. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, amen.
In Small Group today, you will play a game about sharing the Gospel and the miracles that follow. 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.