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, friends! This is our final lesson of our Superbook adventure called “Let My People Go!” I’m learning a lot about being faithful and trusting God’s plan for my life. How about you?
We are going to begin by worshiping God as we sing “The Salvation Poem.” As we sing, let’s really think about what Jesus did to save us—and praise Him for all He has done!
Play Video 7: (Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.
The Salvation Poem
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
What was the first line of that song? Jesus, You died upon the cross.
Why did Jesus die? He died to save us from our sins.
The Bible tells us that everyone has sinned, and that the punishment for sin is death. I don’t want to die for my sins; do you? No!
Well, I have good news! God loves us so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus, to take our punishment for us! Now here is something amazing: Jesus didn’t have to die—He willingly chose to die in our place. Isn’t that wonderful? Yes!
He died to set us free from the power of sin. Then He rose from the dead to give us a wonderful new life, today, and eternal life with Him in heaven someday. Jesus redeemed us. He saved us from the power of sin and death. He made it possible for each of us to have a wonderful relationship with God. That is why our SuperTruth says, “God will redeem me.”
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)
If all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.
We have been learning about the exodus—which means the exit or departure—of God’s people from Egypt. Let’s watch a short version of our Bible story and see the miraculous things God did to redeem His people from slavery and set them free! Now for the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of the video. If you’ve already seen it, then this time as you watch, try to find all the ways that this story points to Jesus!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Moses, who is chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. They witness the plagues, the exodus from Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse is found in Exodus 6:6. Let’s say it together:
“I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm.”
This is what God told Moses after Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go free. Moses may have felt very discouraged when Pharaoh first said “No,” but God made this wonderful promise. Let’s say the verse again, and each time you see the words “I will,” shout them as loudly as you can!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
In our SuperVerse, how did God promise to redeem His people? With an outstretched arm.
How did Jesus redeem us? He died on the cross.
Hold out your arms as if you were on a cross. Yes, Jesus stretched out His arms and died on the cross for us. God made this promise hundreds and hundreds of years before Jesus was born. It is a signpost pointing to what His Son would do for us on the cross. There are some very important signposts in our story today that point to Jesus. Let’s learn about them in our next video.
Play Video 6: Signposts (4 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Dear Lord Jesus, we are so grateful that You were willing to stretch out Your arms on the cross to die for us. Thank You for shedding Your precious blood to wash us clean and to deliver us from the power of sin and death. Thank You for rising from the dead and giving us new life—today and forever! In Your name, Amen.
Now it’s time to explore the Bible lesson in our Small Groups, where you will have some really fun activities and interesting discussions. Have fun. God bless you!
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.