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 called “Isaiah.” Raise your hand if you have ever gone in one direction and then turned and headed in a different direction. Children respond.
That is what God told His people to do through the prophet Isaiah. Now, it’s time to praise God for the amazing journey He invites us to take through His Son, Jesus!
Play Video Song: Superbook Theme Song (2.5 minutes)
Preview the song so you can help the children sing along with the music.
Superbook Theme Song
SuperTruth and Discussion (1 minute)
Our SuperTruth today is: “God wants everyone to turn to Him.” Let’s say that together: “God wants everyone to turn to Him.”
Sadly, God’s people had turned away from worshiping Him and started worshiping idols. Instead of rejecting His people for their disobedience, God sent the prophet Isaiah to call them to turn back to Him.
This is still true today. Many people have turned away from the true God—yet God wants everyone to turn back to Him.
Let’s watch a short version of our Bible story. In it, God’s people in Jerusalem are confronted by a mighty enemy. If you have seen the video before, pay close attention to find out what nation God’s people wanted to join forces with, and whether this pleased God or not.
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 (13 minutes)
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to meet the prophet Isaiah, who warns God’s people to return to Him. The Assyrians have invaded Judah and now publicly taunt the people of Jerusalem, saying that God cannot save them. King Hezekiah prays, then sends for Isaiah, who correctly predicts that the Assyrians will be vanquished. The children learn to trust God and speak His message to others.
Condensed Bible Story
Discussion (2 minutes)
If you were a soldier defending Jerusalem, and you heard the enemy shout that God couldn’t help you when they attack, how would you feel? Frightened, angry.
How do you think King Hezekiah felt after praying and then hearing God’s answer through Isaiah? Relieved, thankful, safe, joyful.
Can you share a time when you prayed to God and then heard His answer? Children share.
What did you think about the way that God came against the Assyrian army and defeated them? It was unusual. It was a miracle. It showed God’s power and ability to do anything to protect His people.
When we trust in Jesus, we receive His salvation and protection. There is nothing in this world—no enemy, no power, or anything—that can separate us from God!
Introduce Bible Background Video (1 minute)
In today’s Bible Background video, we’ll learn more about Isaiah and Jerusalem during the time of King Hezekiah’s reign. 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
The graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
10B: SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
The SuperVerse today is Isaiah 30:15b:
Who is the Holy One of Israel? God.
What do you think it means that God is holy? He is perfect, pure, and without sin. He is set apart and above all others. There is none like Him. He is full of glory, and no one compares.
The only way to be saved is by returning to Him. And the only way anyone can return to Him is through Jesus.
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 Your mercy and patience in calling us to return to You when we disobey You or stray away. We praise You for sending Your only Son, Jesus, into the world to provide a way for us to come back home to You. In His name, we pray, Amen.
Our game in Small Group is all about turning and returning. 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.