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 to the last lesson of our Superbook adventure about the prophet Isaiah. When enemies threatened to attack Jerusalem, King Hezekiah prayed, and God saved the city. God has a plan to save us, too. Let’s stand and praise Jesus, who is the only way to salvation, as we sing The Salvation Poem!
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)
Have you ever put your trust in someone, and that person let you down? Children respond.
Now, don’t put your hand up for this question, but think for a moment and be honest. Has someone ever put their trust in you to do something, and you let them down?
You most likely had good intentions, but something happened, or you simply forgot. God is the only One we can trust who will never, ever disappoint us.
Our SuperTruth today is, “I will trust in God alone.” Let’s say it together: “I will trust in God alone.”
When we put our trust in God alone, we will never be abandoned or disappointed. Just as He answered King Hezekiah’s desperate prayer when the Assyrian army gathered to attack, He will also answer our prayers for help.
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 Isaiah. If you have seen it before, God’s angel entered the Assyrian army camp and defeated them. King Sennacherib then retreated and returned to his home in a famous city in the Bible. Listen carefully to find out the name of that city.
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
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is Isaiah 40:31:
Raise your hand if you have ever seen an eagle at the zoo. Children respond.
Raise your hand if you have ever seen an eagle soar high in the sky. Children respond.
The eagle is symbolic of strength and courage and is known for its wide wingspan and flying very high.
God spoke the words in the SuperVerse through Isaiah to comfort His people. (See Isaiah 40:1.) The people had become weary from the threat of the Assyrian army attacking their city. God wanted them to trust in Him. If they did, they would be refreshed and strengthened to continue and not lose hope. They would not only survive, but soar!
Let’s say the SuperVerse together. Isaiah 40:31:
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.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Let’s watch the Signposts video to learn how Isaiah predicted that Jesus would come into the world to die for us—hundreds of years before Jesus was born!
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group. Dear God, help us to trust in You alone. As we do this, You promise that we will find new strength and soar like eagles. We praise You that we will be able to run and not grow weary, and we will walk and not grow faint. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray, Amen.
It’s time for Small Group, where you will have a chance to knock some things down. Are you up for that? Maybe I should ask if you are down for that! Let’s go get the “low down” on how to 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.