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 is the last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Paul and Barnabas.” It’s a great feeling to have good news to share with others. As followers of Christ, we have the best news ever—the Good News of Jesus Christ! Now let’s sing The Salvation Poem as we thank Jesus, who made the Good News of salvation possible!
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 today is, “I will share the Good News.”
God has entrusted us with a unique and awesome mission to spread the message of Jesus Christ. The Good News is that when we believe in Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven, and we are set free to serve Him now. We also receive a promise for the future that we will live with Him forever in heaven. Raise your hand if you believe this is Good News.
The disciples in the New Testament were on a mission to share this Good News to the ends of the earth. Today, the mission is the same for all believers. Some people will accept the Good News we bring; others will not. Regardless, we must continue to look for opportunities to share Jesus and to represent Christ in all we do.
Let’s say our SuperTruth together once more: “I will share the Good News.”
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.
Let’s watch a short version of the video about Paul and Barnabas. If you’ve already seen it, watch carefully to see what they do when people begin to worship them.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story(12 minutes)
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to join Paul and Barnabas on their mission trip. In Paphos, Paul miraculously blinds a sorcerer, and the Roman governor is saved. In Perga, John Mark abandons the mission, leading to a rift between Paul and Barnabas. In Lystra, Paul is nearly stoned to death. Even so, the disciples continue preaching the Gospel.
Condensed Bible Story
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic
The graphic loops two-and-a-half minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
10C SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is Romans 1:16 (NKJV):
Paul wrote the book of Romans, and in this verse, he declares that he is not ashamed of the Gospel. Why not? It is God’s power of salvation.
Jesus will save anyone who believes in Him—no matter who they are or what they have done.
In the video, what did Paul and Barnabas do when people began to worship them? They tore their clothes.
In Bible times, tearing your clothes was a sign of deep grief and distress. Why were Paul and Barnabas so upset? Children answer.
They wanted people to worship Jesus—that’s why they were on their mission to preach the Gospel.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes."
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Introduce Signposts Video(1 minute)
Let’s watch the Signposts video to learn how the disciples followed Jesus’ example.
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, the Gospel is Your plan of salvation. It contains Your love, mercy, and power for all people. Fill us with your Holy Spirit to give us boldness to declare the Gospel. Help us to never be ashamed or afraid or embarrassed to stand up for Your Word. By the authority and power of Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Raise your hand if you have tossed a beach ball back and forth with someone in the pool or at the beach. Children respond.
I am sorry to say that we don’t have a pool or a beach today; however, in Small Group you will get to play a fun game with a beach ball. 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.