Leader Guide

SuperVerse

Let’s look at the board and say the SuperVerse together. Romans 8:37:

As we discussed in today’s teaching, Paul encouraged the Christians who were suffering for their faith in Christ. He secretly told them that they had more power than Rome and its false gods. The one true God is the source of all power. His love and might are beyond our imagination and knowledge.

What do you think Paul is referring to when he writes, “In all these things”? Anything that may come against us, anything that tries to shake our faith in Jesus.  

For example, any difficulty, trial, obstacle, opposition, temptation we face personally, physically or spiritually.

Paul said, “we are more than conquerors.” Now, focus on “more than.” Imagine not just being victorious, but MORE than victorious! Not just “squeaking by,” but totally dominating an opponent.

Raise your hand if you’ve seen an athlete hold up his/her hand and point toward the sky after scoring or doing something significant in a game. Children respond.

This action may represent many different things to that person. For a Christian athlete, it often represents giving God credit for the accomplishment.       

To help us learn Romans 8:37, you will stand at the proper time and point to heaven giving God the glory for making you a conqueror through Christ. He gives us the ability to triumph mightily not just in a game or contest, but in real life—every day!

Have the children sit in a row on the floor or in chairs facing the board with the SuperVerse written on it. Begin at the left. Have the first child stand, point up toward heaven, and shout the first word of the SuperVerse and then sit down. The second child will then stand and repeat this process for the second word of the verse. Continue in this fashion until the verse is completed. Begin again with the next child and continue for a few rounds. Then have children at the count of three stand together, point to heaven, and shout the entire verse together. If any children are too shy to participate, they can sit in a separate place and clap for the others.

Conclusion: To God be the glory for making us conquerors through Christ who loves us. Let us boldly stand in our faith no matter what we face!