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 back for the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Isaac and Rebekah.” Today, we are going to learn how important it is to stay on God’s path, the one that He has prepared for us. Let’s worship God now, for the path He prepared for our salvation as we stand 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 for today is: “Obedience leads to blessings.” Let’s say that together. “Obedience leads to blessings.”
God does not tell us to obey Him because He likes to boss us around! No; God created us, so He knows what is best for us. His commands keep us safe and help us avoid the tricks of the devil and the traps of the world.
What are some blessings we receive from God? Strength, power, love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, joy, wisdom, etc.
Can you share a time you obeyed one of God’s commands and experienced His blessing?
Sometimes we may not even know when God blesses us, such as when He keeps us safe from something that we don’t even know about. Yes, obedience leads to blessings, seen or unseen. God’s Word is true! Let’s say the SuperTruth together again. “Obedience leads to blessings.”
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.
If you saw the full Superbook video in Lesson 1, you’ll remember that Chris did not obey his father’s instructions! What happened? His father’s robotic invention went out of control and was destroying the backyard at Chris’ house.
What did his dad do? He showed Chris mercy; gave him a second chance to read the instructions and operate the invention safely.
Yes, that was after Superbook took Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Abraham, Eliezer, Isaac, and Rebekah. For those of you who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version now. And if you’ve already seen it, watch for several important things that we’ll ask about in Small Group. First, look for all the ways that Eliezer obeyed Abraham’s instructions completely. Second, notice all of the questions Eliezer asked Rebekah at the well—and what answers she gave!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9.5 Minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to ancient Hebron. There, Abraham tells his servant Eliezer how to find a wife for his son, Isaac. Eliezer travels to a faraway land and finds the right woman—Rebekah—through obedience and prayer. The children discover that following God’s plan is always best.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 3 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is found in Deuteronomy 5:33a:
Stay on the path that the Lord your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives.
Can you name some people in our Bible story who followed God’s path? Eliezer, Abraham, Isaac, Rebekah, her family.
When we follow God’s path, our lives will be blessed! I would like the first, second and third graders to say the first part of the verse—then the fourth, fifth and sixth graders say the second part. Are you ready, go!
Nice job! Now, let’s reverse the order: the older grades start and the younger grades finish.
Great job being obedient to my directions! Yes, God blesses our lives as we follow His path!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. Younger children may not be able to memorize the entire SuperVerse. They may simply repeat it several times while older children may memorize part or all of it. Be sure all children understand its meaning.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Let’s watch our Signposts Video to learn how the story of Isaac and Rebekah points to Jesus!
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (3.5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group.
Dear God, thank You for giving us a path to follow so that we can receive Your blessings. Help us to remain obedient to Your Word. You know what is best for us so we can live long and prosperous lives. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Today in Small Group, we are going to play a game called “Hit the Mark!” Are you ready 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.