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, “Naaman and the Servant Girl.” Today, we are going to learn about God as our healer. So let’s worship our wonderful and powerful God as we stand and sing The Salvation Poem!
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: “God heals me and makes me whole.” Let’s say that together. “God heals me and makes me whole.”
Have any of you been healed by God, or know someone who has been healed?
The Bible is full of true stories of how God has healed people with sickness, disease, and other physical problems. There is not one single thing that God cannot heal. Being whole doesn’t just mean being physically healthy—it also means being forgiven and set free from sin. Only God can forgive our sins. Many people who came to Jesus for physical healing also received forgiveness for their sins. Has Jesus changed since Bible times?
The Bible tells in Hebrews 13:8:
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Let’s say the SuperTruth together again. “God heals me and makes me whole.”
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 was in charge of a big service project. However, it wasn’t going the way she thought it should. How did Joy change as she saw Naaman’s path to find healing? She realized that instead of bossing everyone around, she must listen and appreciate others, humble herself, and serve.
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 again to see exactly what angers Naaman. Ready?
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (11 Minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Naaman, a Syrian military commander with leprosy. A lowly servant girl offers him hope, yet he must lay aside his pride to be healed.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 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 Psalm 103:3:
He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
Let’s say it together.
Did I hear you say that He forgives some of your sins and almost all of your diseases? No, ALL!
Oh, yes; all is so much better than some, isn’t it? No matter how I may sin, God will forgive me when I repent. No matter what sickness or disease I may have, God is able to heal me.
Naaman came to Elisha to be healed of leprosy. What did Naaman need to do to be healed? He had to obey Elisha’s instructions and wash seven times in the Jordan River.
Yes, God gave Naaman a miracle and healed him. How else was Naaman changed? His heart was cleansed and changed. He made a choice to worship only God instead of false gods.
Yes, God doesn’t just want to heal our physical bodies; He wants to forgive us and cleanse our sins, too. Only then can we be complete and whole!
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 Naaman points to Jesus and how He heals us and makes us whole!
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (4 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group.
Dear God, thank You for forgiving all our sins and healing all our diseases. You are the only One who can make us whole. Be with us today and open our understanding to learn more about You. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Today in Small Group, we are going to play a game very similar to “Tic-tac-toe”; however, I doubt you have played one this big! 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.