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! Today we will watch a new Superbook adventure called “Peter’s Denial.” Our video begins with Jesus, Peter, and the other disciples at the Last Supper. This was the last meal Jesus ate before He died on the cross. Listen closely to what Peter and Jesus say. Then we will check in with Chris, Joy and Gizmo to see what they are doing. Are you ready to watch?
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
Chris is desperately trying to impress some basketball players when Joy excitedly announces she is the new president of the chess club. Afraid of what the group may think, Chris pretends he doesn’t know her.
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperTruth today says: “Jesus knows my weaknesses.” Do we usually like to tell people our weaknesses?
No, we usually want to keep them secret. We don’t want others to know our weaknesses. So, let’s whisper the SuperTruth together. “Jesus knows my weaknesses.”
Now, listen to this: Jesus knows all about us—including every one of our weaknesses—yet He still loves us and wants to be with us! There is no reason to try and hide any weakness from the Lord! Jesus wants to give us His power to defeat our temptations and overcome our weaknesses. Now that we know this, we don’t need to whisper anymore. Instead, let’s shout the SuperTruth together! “Jesus knows my weaknesses.”
Joy was very hurt when Chris denied knowing her. Why did he pretend not to know her, when they are such good friends? He was afraid of what the basketball players would think.
Was Chris being strong or weak and afraid? Weak and afraid.
Has a friend ever denied knowing you or turned his/her back on you?
How did it make you feel?
Do you think this is the end of Chris and Joy’s friendship?
Let’s finish our video and see what happens!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (18 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Peter, a disciple of Jesus. When Jesus is arrested, Peter denies knowing Him three times. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, He forgives Peter three times and their relationship is restored.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; freeze or turn off video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion(1 minute)
Let’s say our SuperVerse, Hebrews 4:15:
Jesus understands every weakness of ours, because He was tempted in every way that we are. But He did not sin!
Jesus willingly laid aside His supernatural abilities and lived on Earth as a human. He was tested and tempted in every way possible, yet He never gave in to the temptations and sinned! No other person can say that. Because Jesus experienced every kind of temptation, He understands what we face in the world.
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.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray before we break into our Small Groups. Dear Lord Jesus, You knew Peter’s weaknesses and loved him anyway. You see our weaknesses, too; and You love us and want to help us overcome them. In Your wonderful name we pray, Amen.
How many of you like to fish?
Today in our Small Group time we are going to play a fishing game with nets—well, with make-believe nets! I hope the fish are biting today!
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.