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 back to the second lesson of our Superbook adventure, “The Sermon on the Mount.” It feels good to be connected to someone or something, doesn’t it? In today’s lesson, we will learn about a “divine connection” that we all need in order to live a life like Christ. Now, it’s time to stand and praise Jesus, our Savior and Helper.
Play Video Song: Free! (2 minutes)
Preview the song so you can help the children sing along with the music.
Free
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperTruth today is: “I need God’s help to live like Christ.” Let’s say that together. “I need God’s help to live like Christ.”
Have you ever had a difficult time admitting that you needed help with something? I know I have! Sometimes, we may hesitate to ask for help because we fear others will look down on us or think we are weak. Other times, we just want to prove we can do it on our own. Living for Christ is not easy, but we can do it with God’s help!
Let’s watch a short version of our Bible story about the Sermon on the Mount. If you have seen it before, listen and watch carefully for a type of flower Jesus tells us to look at.
Introduce Condensed Bible Story (1 minute)
If all children watched the Bible story video in the previous lesson, you may skip it here and go straight to the Bible Background Video.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (9 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.
Condensed Bible Story
Discussion (2 minutes)
Jesus taught about a lot of important things. In Bible times, Jesus’ followers had to try to remember His words. They didn’t have electronic devices to record what He said. They didn’t even have pencils and paper!
If you lived in that day, how would you remember what Jesus said? I would listen more carefully, try to take “mental notes,” try to block out distractions, etc.
We are so fortunate to have the Bible! We also have the ability to listen to recordings and watch videos of sermons on our devices. For example, we can use the Superbook Kids Bible App! We can listen or watch anytime, as many times as we want to.
In addition to having access to Jesus’ teachings in the Bible, God gives us the Holy Spirit to open our understanding of what we read and hear. God gives us all the help that we need to live like Christ!
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
Now let’s learn more about the Sermon on the Mount in today’s Bible Background video. Be ready for Gizmo’s questions! Wait for him to give some answers, then call out the one you think is right!
Play Video 5: Bible Background (8 minutes)
Bible Background Video
Play Video 10B: SuperVerse Graphic (1 minute)
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)
The SuperVerse today is John 15:5:
Who is the vine? Jesus.
Raise your hand if you have ever wanted to be a branch. Children respond.
I didn’t think so. But the most important thing we can be is a branch attached to Jesus—the true vine! When we remain closely connected to Jesus, we can live as He did and do great things in God’s kingdom!
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group. If they are not able to memorize the entire verse, be sure they understand its meaning.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Let’s pray. Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Jesus. We praise You that we can connect to You by believing in Him and asking Him to be our Lord and Savior. When we live in Him, we can do anything; nothing is impossible. Help us to live like Christ every day so we can fulfill Your will for our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
Are you ready to be a branch in our Small Group game? Since I’m guessing that most of you have never been a branch before, here is a hint to help you—never let go! 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.