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)
Hi, everyone! This is the final lesson of our Superbook adventure, “The Last Supper.” We have been learning about being a humble servant just like Jesus. Who can tell me what the meal was called that Jesus shared with His disciples? The Last Supper, or Passover.
What did Jesus do as a humble act of service for His disciples at that meal? He washed their feet.
What did He tell His disciples to do, also? To serve others as He had served them.
I really enjoy worshipping God with all of you! Let’s sing The Salvation Poem together. As we sing, let’s think about how Jesus came to serve us and was willing to die on the cross for us! That was the ultimate sacrifice — putting us first over His own life! If you have not asked Jesus to come into your heart and be your Savior, there is no better time than today!
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 (3 minutes)
Our SuperTruth for today is, “I will follow Jesus by serving others like He did.” Let’s say that together.
While Jesus lived on Earth, He set an example for us to follow. We have been challenged to serve others as secret servants. Can two volunteers —a boy and a girl — share how they have served someone since our last lesson?
That’s really great! Let’s continue to serve others as Jesus did!
Introduce Condensed Bible Story Video (1 minute)
If all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.
To refresh our memories about the Bible story and to help any children who didn’t see it in a previous lesson, let’s watch a short version of the Superbook episode to see how Jesus became a servant and taught others how to serve with a humble attitude.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (8 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Jerusalem, where crowds cheer as Jesus enters the city on a donkey. When Jesus washes His disciples’ feet, they learn that greatness in God’s kingdom means serving others.
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 Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse, Ephesians 5:2, says,
Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Live a life filled with what? Love.
Following whose example? Christ’s, Jesus’.
He loved us and offered Himself as a what? Sacrifice for us.
A pleasing aroma to whom? God.
Let’s all say the whole SuperVerse together. Ready? Children repeat verse.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Now we have a special video about the Jewish feast of Passover, which was the last supper Jesus had before He died on the cross.
Play Video 6: Signposts (4 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we go to our small groups. Dear God, Father, we praise You once again for Jesus coming to Earth to be a humble servant. Help us to follow His example so we can live a life that is pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Today in Small Group, you will practice serving one another in a bowling game. Have fun!
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.