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 (2 minutes)
Welcome back for the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Job.” For those who have already seen our story, what are some of the ways God allowed Job to be tested? Lost his fortune, possessions, family, and health.
Yet through all of the testing, Job remained faithful to God and never said anything sinful against Him. Job knew that his Redeemer lived and that God would rescue him. We will learn how Jesus is our Redeemer and what a priceless blessing He is to us today! Now, we are going to praise God for sending His Son, our Redeemer, to save us from our sin and give us a new life! Let’s all stand up and sing The Salvation Poem. As we sing, let’s think about how Jesus loved us so much that He died on the cross to free us from our sins!
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)
Our SuperTruth for today is: “Jesus is my Redeemer.” Let’s say that together. “Jesus is my Redeemer.”
Let’s talk about what “redeemer” means. The Bible says that all have sinned—you, me, everyone. The bad news is that the punishment for sin is death! The really good news is that Jesus paid the penalty for our sin. He died on the cross to set us free from sin. He redeemed us from the power of sin and death. He purchased our freedom by shedding His blood on the cross. And, that’s not all; He rose again so we can have a wonderful, new life serving Him. To thank Jesus for taking our punishment, let’s jump up and shout the SuperTruth! Are you ready? Let’s go! “Jesus is my Redeemer.”
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 our video in the first lesson, you’ll remember that Chris was having a very bad week—in fact, it was the worst week of his life! He was upset that bad things were happening to him when he was trying to do what was right. Chris wondered if he had done something wrong to cause all of the bad things. That’s when Superbook took Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet a man named Job. Chris learned that in Job’s situation, God was allowing Job’s faith to be tested. Now, for the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of the video to see the outcome of Job’s test. If you’ve already seen the video, watch for the answers to two bonus questions we will ask in our Small Group time: 1. How did God come to Job and his friends? 2. How many servants returned to Job, bringing bad news?
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Job. Satan has received permission from God to test Job by taking away his fortune, family and health. Even so, Job steadfastly trusts God—and is eventually rewarded for his perseverance. The children learn they can overcome any difficulty by trusting God.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3 (3 minutes)
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse says in Job 19:25:
“But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and He will stand upon the earth at last.”
Let’s divide the verse into two parts—the girls will say the first part—your last word will be “lives.” The boys will say the last part of the verse, beginning with the word “and.” Let’s try it now! Children say the verse in two parts.
Do you remember when Job made this statement in the video?
Chris asked Job if he still believed there is a God looking out for him. Job never doubted—he believed that he would one day see God face to face! We also will see Jesus when He returns to Earth again! Jesus redeemed us by His death, but He did not remain in the tomb—He rose again and is alive today! Let’s say our SuperVerse together again. Job 19:25:
“But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and He will stand upon the earth at last.”
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 see how the life of Job pointed to our Redeemer, Jesus!
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (4.5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s say a prayer before we move to our Small Groups to continue learning about Job and how he pointed to Jesus.
Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to pay the price for our sins and redeem us from the power of death! Help us to live each day with the excitement that we will one day see You face to face! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Today in Small Group, you’ll play a game to return everything Job lost! Let’s go and get started!
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.