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! We have a new Superbook video for you today called “Esther—For Such a Time as This.” It is the amazing story of a young woman God put in the right place at the right time to save His people. We will visit ancient Persia, where an evil plot is brewing—and we will also see what Chris, Joy and Gizmo are doing today!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Joy is afraid she’ll be kicked out of her school club if she invites a new girl who is different to join the group.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Why do you think the president of the girls’ club did not want Joy to recommend the new girl to be a member?
Why was Joy in a difficult situation?
Today’s SuperTruth says: “God gives me courage to do the right thing.” Courage means boldness and confidence. Let’s say our SuperTruth together boldly, knowing that God is for us and our courage comes from Him! “God gives me courage to do the right thing.”
What do you think Joy will choose to do?
Let’s watch the rest of our video and see what happens!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (18 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook whisks Chris, Joy and Gizmo back to ancient Persia, where a wicked man named Haman is plotting to kill the Jews. The children meet Queen Esther, who must decide whether to risk her life by going to the king and revealing that she is Jewish—or do nothing while her people are destroyed. The children learn that God will always help them stand up for what is right.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1 (3 minutes)
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. Philippians 4:13 (nkjv):
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
The source of our courage is God’s strength. We can do very little in our own strength, but we can do all things through Christ, who gives us God’s mighty power! When we place our faith in Jesus, we can put fear behind us and do what is right because He is with us and fills us with His strength.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for using people like Esther to accomplish great things for You. Help us trust in You so we can be filled with courage to do the right thing—no matter what the cost! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Now it’s time for Small Group, where you will play a relay game to build your courage!
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.