Leader Guide
Video Leader Guide
Select a video to play 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 to begin.
Welcome (1 minute)
Hello everyone. The title of our new Superbook adventure is Teach Us to Pray. In church, we often talk about praying; yet have you ever wondered how to do it? In our first video, we will see something amazing happen to Jesus while He was praying!
Play Video 2: Intro to Bible Story (6.5 minutes)
Peter, James and John witness Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountaintop.
Intro to Bible Story
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
We just saw how Jesus took three of His disciples up on a mountain to pray. Peter was one; what were the names of the other two disciples? James and John.
What happened to Jesus as He prayed? He was changed.
This event in Jesus’ life is called the Transfiguration—because He was transfigured, or completely changed. His disciples could see that Jesus was much more than just a man; He is also fully God!
Who were the two men who appeared with Jesus? Elijah and Moses.
Today’s SuperTruth is, “I will pray as Jesus did.” Let’s all say that together! “I will pray as Jesus did.”
We will learn more about that as we watch the rest of our video!
Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (17.5 minutes)
Chris is helping his grandma move after his grandpa dies. They come across an old Bible, and Chris asks her how they used to pray. She begins to cry, and he isn’t sure how to help. Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet Jesus, who teaches the disciples how to pray with power and take authority over demons. He also teaches them the Lord’s Prayer. When the kids return, Chris and his grandma pray the Lord’s Prayer together.
*Caution: Be sure to preview this video, as certain scenes may be too intense for some children. You may also want to ask parents to preview the videos before showing them to their children. If you wish to use a less intense version, you can play Video 4 (the condensed Bible story) and Video 8 (Chris and Joy’s resolution). Although the condensed version is less intense, it should still be previewed.
Bible Story and Resolution
Bible Story Discussion (1 minute)
What did you think was the most amazing part about this video? Children answer.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic
Graphic loops 1.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
10A SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperVerse today is John 14:13—let’s say it together:
Praying in Jesus’ name means coming to God because of our relationship with Jesus, not because of who we are or anything we have done. It also means that we pray according to, or in line with, God’s perfect will. When we pray this way, Jesus said He will do whatever we ask. The purpose of all prayer is to honor God.
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, we have the privilege to come before Your throne and talk with You because Jesus provided the way for us. Through Him, You hear and will answer. Help us to pray what is in Your heart so that Your will is done here on Earth as it is up in heaven. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Raise your hand if you have ever been bowling. Children respond.
When we leave Large Group, you are going to play a form of bowling called “Bo-WILL-ing.” You WILL find out about how to play in Small Group—so let’s get rolling!
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.