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)
Hello, everyone! Today we are going to watch a new Superbook adventure called “Gideon.” In our story, we will see what God can do with anyone who trusts Him. Let’s begin our video and see what is happening with Chris, Joy and Gizmo today in the Superbook adventure. I can’t wait!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (2 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Joy’s parents are in a car accident and need her to send help, but Joy panics because she doesn’t think she can find them.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
The SuperTruth for today is: “God gives me His strength.” Let’s stand up now and shout that together: “God gives me His strength.”
In our video, Joy was really frightened. Did Joy feel confident about doing what her mom asked her to do?
Have you ever felt that way?
I have! Let’s watch the rest of the video to see what happens!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (20.5 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Joy, Chris and Gizmo back in time to meet Gideon—an unlikely hero hiding from enemies who have taken over Israel. The Angel of the Lord appears to Gideon, and he is transformed from a coward into a bold leader. Gideon faithfully follows God’s instructions, even when others doubt his wisdom. The children discover how to find courage to face any challenge.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Judges 6:12 (niv):
When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”
These are the words the Angel of the Lord said when He appeared to Gideon. Do you remember what Gideon was doing before the Lord appeared? Hiding from the soldiers in the winepress.
Yes, he was hiding! Does this sound like a mighty warrior to you? No!
Yet God could see something in Gideon that even Gideon himself didn’t know was there. We will learn more about this later, in your Small Groups.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Dear God, Gideon did mighty works by Your power. Fill us with faith and give us Your strength so we can do mighty works for You, too! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s go to our Small Groups, where you will try to knock over tents in the enemy’s camp!
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.