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, “Tower of Babel and the Day of Pentecost.” Here is a question for anyone who was here for the first two lessons. The people who built the Tower of Babel and those who waited for God’s promised gift in Jerusalem had something in common. Here is a hint; the answer starts with the letter “U”. Unity.
Yes, the Tower of Babel builders worked together in unity to make bricks and build a tall tower for their own fame and glory. The believers in Jerusalem prayed in unity to receive the Holy Spirit, and when they did, they gave God the glory. Today we are going to learn more about how God’s Spirit brings unity. Now let’s worship God, who keeps all of His promises, as we stand and sing The Salvation Poem.
Play Video 7:(Song) The Salvation Poem(3 minutes)
The Salvation Poem
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth for today is: “God brings unity by His Spirit.” Let’s say that together: “God brings unity by His Spirit<.”
The Holy Spirit lives inside every believer. He gives us power, He guides us, and He reveals truth to us. When we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, we become like-minded with other believers who are following Him. God can then join us together so we work with a common purpose to fulfill His purpose and plan. Sin divides and separates. God’s Spirit joins and connects together in harmony with one another.
As a sign of unity, let’s all join hands together and say the SuperTruth again: God brings unity by His Spirit."
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 Joy and Chris had a difficult time understanding their new friend who moved from another country. How did Chris want Gizmo to help them? He wanted Gizmo to translate the different languages so they could communicate and understand one another.
Yes, that’s when Superbook took Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Babylon and then to Jerusalem. For those of you who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version now. After you see the video, I think you can guess how Chris solved the communication problem! And if you’ve already seen it, look for how Jesus’ followers were able to share the Gospel message with people who spoke different languages.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10.5 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Babel, where God stops people from building a great tower for their own glory. Then they visit Jerusalem, where God sends the Holy Spirit to unite and empower believers for His glory. The children learn that language and customs may divide us, but God’s power and love can overcome all obstacles.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Let’s say our SuperVerse together. Philippians 2:2.
"Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.”
This verse is part of a letter that the Apostle Paul wrote to the believers in the church at Philippi while he was in prison. His desire was for the church to be united together in love for each other, and for God and His work. For people to work in unity, they must share a common bond. This bond is the Holy Spirit, who lives in us and works in the hearts of believers to help us become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together in a different way. I would like all of the girls to say the first part: “Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other.” Then boys will finish the verse by saying: “loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.” Does everyone understand? All the girls begin on the count of three; 1, 2, 3! Girls begin the verse and the boys complete it.
The boys and girls worked together for one purpose. What was it? To say the SuperVerse.
Thanks to both groups! You did your part in unity!
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 Holy Spirit has been active in the world since the beginning of creation and is still at work today!
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 your gift of the Holy Spirit who lives inside us. Help us to follow Your leading so that we can work together in unity with other believers to do Your will on the earth. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Today in Small Group, we are going to play a fun game called One Purpose. Let’s 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.