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 begin a new Superbook adventure about a man named Nicodemus. He was a respected teacher who had studied the Scriptures for many years—yet he didn’t know something very important about God until Jesus revealed it to him. We will also head to the ski slopes to see what Chris, Joy, and Gizmo are doing. Spoiler alert: it’s all downhill for Gizmo!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (8 minutes)
Jesus is invited to dine with some Pharisees. It is the Sabbath, so the religious leaders are upset when He heals a man.
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
When Jesus saw the man with swollen legs, what did He ask the religious leaders? If it was permitted in the Law to heal on the Sabbath day.
How did they answer? They didn’t; they were silent.
What did Jesus do for the man with the swollen legs? He healed him.
Today’s SuperTruth is “Jesus came to save us.” Let’s say that together. Jesus came to save us. Let’s watch the second part of our Superbook adventure to learn about Nicodemus and also to see what Chris, Joy, and Gizmo are doing today!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (15 minutes)
During a ski trip, a girl from school asks Chris what he believes about God. Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to Jerusalem, where Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader, secretly meets with Jesus. The children learn that everyone must be born again to see the kingdom of God, and Chris prays for salvation. *Note that Video 8: Condensed Bible Story (without the modern-day resolution) is not available for this course.
Bible Story and Resolution
Video Discussion (1 minute)
Why do you think that Nicodemus chose to meet with Jesus at night? He wanted to meet with Jesus alone; he was afraid of what the other religious leaders might think.
What was the big decision that Chris made when he was talking with Pastor Aaron at the ski lodge? He decided to follow Jesus and become a Christian.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic
The graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is John 3:17. Let’s read it out loud together. “God sent His Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through Him.”
God knew that people were trapped in sin. He loves us so much that He didn’t want us to stay trapped—so He sent Jesus to save the world! Jesus is our Savior, and He is the only way we can be saved!
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.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, we thank You for sending Jesus to save us. Help us to live each day for you! In Jesus’ name, we pray, amen. In the Small Group game, you will have to choose which instructions to follow. Let’s go find out how to play it now!
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.