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)
Welcome, everyone! Today, we begin a new Superbook adventure about a man named Zacchaeus. He was not the most popular man in town; in fact, many people tried their best to avoid him. None of this mattered to Jesus—He came into the world to meet with people just like Zacchaeus. But before we learn more about Zacchaeus, let’s check in with our friend Chris.
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (6 minutes)
Chris is so excited about talking with Jia Wei about his baptism that he forgets to help Joy with a volunteer event. She is frustrated with Chris, and they argue.
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
What did Chris forget that upset Joy? He was supposed to help Joy at the pool party for the children’s home.
According to Joy, what was Chris obsessed about? Being baptized.
What were some of the questions about baptism that Chris asked his friend, Jia Wei? Do you get dunked under the water? How long are you under the water? What do you wear? Will there be a lot of people watching? Do you feel any different after baptism?
Today’s SuperTruth is “Everyone needs Jesus.”
Why do you think we need Jesus? Because we have all sinned.
What did Joy say about the need for her to be saved? She said she didn’t need to be because she was a good person.
Let’s watch the second part of the video to see if Joy ever cools down enough to forgive Chris and realize that she needs Jesus, too. We’ll also meet a man named Zacchaeus.
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (17 minutes)
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to ancient Jericho, where they meet Zacchaeus. People despise him for being a tax collector for Rome, so they are amazed when Jesus reaches out to him and Zacchaeus is saved and transformed. The children learn that Jesus came to seek and save every lost person.
Bible Story and Resolution
Video Discussion (1 minute)
Why did the people of Jericho so dislike Zacchaeus? He was a tax collector who worked for the Roman government. He cheated them by collecting more tax than was required.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic
The graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
10A: SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
The people of Jericho looked down on Zacchaeus and called him a sinner. Chris told the young man in the video that we all are sinners. That is what the Bible says in Romans 3:23. Let’s say the SuperVerse together:
What did Zacchaeus declare he would do after he received forgiveness and salvation from Jesus? He said he would give half his wealth to the poor, and he gave back four times as much to anyone he had cheated.
What an amazing change took place when Zacchaeus admitted his need for Jesus! His life would never be the same. Everyone needs Jesus—not just people who are mean or obviously do bad things, but also people who seem to be nice. We all have sinned and need a savior!
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, You are holy and perfect without sin. We have all fallen short of Your glory. Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to die for us. We need Jesus—He is the only way that we can be forgiven and saved! In His name, we pray, Amen.
In Small Group today, we are going to learn more about how everyone needs Jesus. To get started, we will play a game called “On Your Mark!” Let’s go see how it’s played.
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.