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. Who is Jesus a friend to? Sinners, everyone.
This means everyone can receive God’s love, forgiveness and salvation. Let’s stand and praise Jesus now, 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)
As followers of Jesus, our goal is to be like Him. That means being a friend not only to those who follow Him, but just as important, to those who don’t. By being a friend to sinners, we can help others experience God’s love. What can stop us from being a friend to someone who doesn’t follow Jesus? Fear of rejection, they wouldn’t be kind, they could tease and make fun of us, wouldn’t know what to say.
To be a friend to sinners, we must allow the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with love and compassion as Jesus has. We cannot do it on our own. When we pray and ask for His help, He will enable us to love as He does.
Our SuperTruth today is, “I will be a friend to sinners.” Let’s say it together; “I will be a friend to sinners.”
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 Jesus being a friend to sinners. If you have seen it before, listen carefully to a parable Jesus told about a great feast. Three guests that the master invited made excuses for not coming to the feast. Be ready in Small Group to name at least one excuse.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (10 minutes)
Superbook takes Joy, Chris and Gizmo to witness three Bible stories: the parable of the great supper (banquet), the calling of Matthew the tax collector, and the woman caught in sin. Joy is surprised to see Jesus spend time with sinners, tax collectors, the poor, and those with disabilities. She decides to become more like Jesus by following His example.
Condensed Bible Story
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic (1 minute)
The graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
10C: SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is Luke 7:47:
Raise your hand if you have ever been forgiven for something you did or said that you knew was wrong. Children respond.
How did it make you feel to be forgiven for that one thing? Relieved, thankful, happy.
Now, imagine how thankful the sinful woman was. She could not stop showing Jesus love by worshipping Him and kissing His feet! Let’s say the SuperVerse together. Luke 7:47:
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 about how Jesus spent valuable time with those who desperately needed His love and mercy.
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (4 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group. Dear Jesus, You came into the world to be a friend to sinners. Help us to see those around us who need Your love and salvation. Help us to be a true friend to other people so they may come to know You, too. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
It’s time for Small Group, where you will have to work with everyone, not just those you are closest to, to accomplish your mission.
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.