Leader Guide
Video Leader Guide
*Note: Be sure to preview the Full Bible Story, Video 3, as some scenes may be too intense for young children. An alternate option is noted above Video 3.
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)
Hi, everyone! Today, we’re going to see the Superbook adventure called "In the Beginning". This story will teach us about creation and how sin entered the world. Who knows what sin is?
Sin is when we disobey God. And when we disobey, bad things can happen! So let’s think about that as we watch the beginning of our story today.
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4.5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Chris disobeys his father and causes an accident in the lab.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Did Chris honor his dad by disobeying him?
No, he didn’t. What do you think the professor will do when he sees the lab?
How many of you think Chris will be in trouble for not obeying his dad? Children raise hands.
Today’s SuperTruth says, “I will honor God as my Creator and obey His Word.” God is our Creator. He made us. He wants good things for us. That’s why God wants us to follow His way—and His way is to obey.
Now let’s watch the rest of today’s Superbook video to see what happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed God.
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution* (19 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to heaven, where they witness Lucifer’s fall and transformation into Satan. Later, in the Garden of Eden, they meet Adam and Eve, who give in to Satan’s temptation and bring sin into the world. The children learn the importance of obedience and that actions have consequences.
Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (6 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Video 8: Chris and Joy's Resolution (1.5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Resolution
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Deuteronomy 28:2:
“You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God.”
Now let’s say it again and shout “obey” in our loudest voices. Ready? Children repeat verse.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, thank You for creating us. You know what is best for us, so please help us obey Your ways. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today in Small Group, you’ll play an exciting game called “Hit the Mark.” What does that mean? Well, you’ll find out. Have a great time.
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.