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, and welcome to a new Superbook adventure, titled “Peter’s Escape.” Where do you think that Peter escaped from? Did he break out of a prison cell, sneak past the guards, and then climb over the prison wall? That would definitely be a good guess! First let’s watch and see what Peter was doing before he was arrested, and then we will find out what’s happening today with Chris, Joy and Gizmo.
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy's Dilemma (4.5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Chris and Gizmo “help” Joy research a school geography project by sending her on a round-the-world Holo-9 virtual tour. As she sees scenes of deprivation and hardship, Joy is overwhelmed by the state of the human condition and wonders how she, or anyone, can make a difference.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Raise your hand if you have ever prayed for someone or something. Now, raise your hand if you know of a time when someone prayed for you.
Why do you think people take the time to pray? God answers prayer, they need God’s help, etc.
The SuperTruth today is: “Prayer produces results.” Let’s say that together. “Prayer produces results.
We pray because we believe God hears and answers prayer!
Why was Joy so upset when she took a virtual tour of a city in the future wearing Chris’s Holo-9 helmet? She saw poverty, hunger, cruelty, disasters, and dangerous situations.
Let’s watch the rest of the video and find out what Joy learns she can do to help. Then we will finally see how Peter actually escapes from jail!
Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (19 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook transports Joy, Chris, and Gizmo back in time to meet Peter, Rhoda, Mary, and other followers of Jesus. The children learn how the power of prayer can lead to miraculous changes.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is Acts 12:5:
But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.
King Herod Agrippa ordered four squads of four soldiers each to guard Peter in prison. (See Acts 12:4.) Who is good at math? How many soldiers is that all together? Sixteen.
If that wasn’t enough security, he placed Peter in the inner prison, which was the most secure part of the jail. Yes, things looked hopeless for Peter except for one very important thing—let’s say our SuperVerse together. Acts 12:5:
But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.
Peter had hope because of prayer!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If any children are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear God, as we saw in the video, people around the world are facing troubles and hardships. Remind us to pray for those who are suffering, and to ask that Your will be done. We praise You that prayer produces results, and we know that our prayers are heard and answered through Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ! Amen.
In Small Group today we are going to play a game called, “What Goes Up Will Come Down.” It is a game about prayer and results. Let’s go 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.