Leader Guide
Video Leader Guide
Select a video to play 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 to begin.
Hello everyone; today is the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Solomon’s Temple.” King Solomon built the Temple according to God’s plan. When it was finished, God’s presence and glory filled the Temple. Today, let’s welcome God’s presence and glory among us as we worship Jesus and sing The Salvation Poem!
Play Video 7: (Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
The Salvation Poem
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth today is, “We are God’s Temple.” Let’s say it together. “We are God’s Temple.”
God gave specific instructions about how to build the Temple, and Solomon carefully obeyed. When it was finished, God accepted the Temple and filled it with His presence. When we believe in Jesus and follow Him, the Holy Spirit lives inside us. We become a holy temple for God, filled with His glorious presence.
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 Solomon’s Temple. If you’ve already seen it, watch carefully for what happens after the priests set down the Ark of the Covenant in the Most Holy Place in the Temple.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (12 Minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet young Solomon, who will soon become Israel’s king. His father, King David, has designed and gathered materials for the Temple. David isn’t allowed by God to build it, so he gives Solomon instructions on how to do it. The children learn that being part of God’s plan is best of all.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is 1 Corinthians 3:16:
All of you surely know that you are God’s temple and that His Spirit lives in you.
When Solomon was done building the Temple, he dedicated it to God and the presence of the Lord filled it. A thick cloud filled the Temple, and God’s presence was so strong that the priests could not continue doing their service. As amazing as that was then, the SuperVerse tells us that we are now God’s Temple, and His Spirit lives inside of us!
How does it feel to know that you are God’s Temple? Humbling, amazing.
God loves us so much that He places His Spirit in us to guide us, teach us, and to give us His power. No matter where we go, we cannot leave His presence. We will learn more about this wonderful truth in Small Group.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together. 1 Corinthians 3:16:
All of you surely know that you are God’s Temple and that His Spirit lives in you.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Now we will watch our Signposts video to learn more about God’s Temple.
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, we praise You for the privilege of being Your temple. Thank You for sending Your Spirit to live in us. We don’t need to go to a particular building to enjoy Your presence because You are living inside us. Help us to follow the lead of Your Spirit to keep our temples pure, holy, and pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
In Small Group today, you will play a game to build a temple together. 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.