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 the most famous sermon in the world: “The Sermon on the Mount.” Can you guess who gave that sermon? Jesus.
Let’s watch some of Jesus’ sermon right now and then find out what happens when Chris and Joy try to put it into action!
Play Video 2: Intro to Bible Story (8 minutes)
After seeing Jesus give the Sermon on the Mount, Chris and Joy try to practice what they learned—but their misguided attempts lead to comic chaos.
Intro to Bible Story
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Chris and Joy were enthusiastic about doing what Jesus taught, but they didn’t fully understand His instructions. What did they think it meant to be poor in spirit? Being full of school spirit for their team.
What did Gizmo do to demonstrate having spirit? He performed a cheer for the (Valleyview) basketball team.
What did they think mourning meant? Being a morning person, being an early riser. Crying at the game when their team lost.
These two words sound alike but are very different. Morning is a time of day, but mourning—or to mourn—means to be sad or to grieve.
Why did Joy decide not to study for her school test the next day? She was trying to take no thought for tomorrow.
The children meant well, but they didn’t really understand what Jesus taught. We all should desire to live our lives like Christ, yet we must learn to do it the right way.
Today’s SuperTruth is “I choose to live my life like Christ.” Let’s say it together: “I choose to live my life like Christ.”
Let’s watch the second part of the video to see what the children discover about living for Christ. On their adventure, they will talk to Jesus’ disciples and meet a man who demonstrates amazing faith in Jesus!
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (16 minutes)
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to hear Jesus preach the Sermon on the Mount, and they see how the disciples learn to put it into practice. They also witness the remarkable faith of the Roman Centurion, who completely trusts Jesus to heal his servant. The children learn that the kingdom of God is for all who trust and obey Him.
Bible Story and Resolution
Video Discussion (1 minute)
Jesus said we are to be a light in the world. How can we do that? Jesus is the light of the world. When He lives inside us, we have His light inside us! When we follow Him and do as He did, we bring His light to dark places and to people who may not know Him.
How did the centurion demonstrate his faith in Jesus? He said Jesus didn’t need to visit his house to heal his servant; He only needed to speak healing.
What did Jesus say was the reason for the servant being healed? The centurion believed.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic
The graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
At first, Chris and Joy thought it would be easy to live out Jesus’ words. But they were trying to do it in their own strength—without really understanding what Jesus meant and without the help of the Holy Spirit. They needed to grow in their understanding as they walked with the Lord and grew in their faith.
As our SuperTruth says, we want to live like Christ. And yet, we all will make mistakes, just like Chris and Joy. So when we make a mistake, should we stop trying to live like Jesus? No!
We should just ask forgiveness, keep reading our Bibles, praying, and following God’s leading. When we do that, God will increase our wisdom and understanding. That is what today’s SuperVerse tells us. Let’s say it together:
I want to build my house on solid rock, not on some shifting sand! How about you?
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 Lord, we are so thankful for the words You spoke that are written in the Bible for us to read and apply. Thank You for the firm foundation You give us. Help us to be wise builders and to properly apply Your words each day in our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
In Small Group today, we are going to play a game about standing on solid rock. No matter what comes at us, we can have firm footing on God’s Word. Let’s go learn 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.