Leader Guide
Verse to GO!
- Superbook GizmoGO! "A lesson in Friendship" on DVD or in Superbook Academy
- Bible or Superbook Bible App
Optional: Show the memory verse video. In the previous two lessons, children learned the verse divided into two parts. Today, we will connect the two parts to learn the entire verse at one time.
Proverbs 17:17: (NIV)
Stand facing the children and lead them in repeating phrases and imitating the motions.
Today we are going to learn the memory verse Proverbs 17:17 in the Bible.
In the two lessons before, we learned the verse in two parts. Today we will put the two parts together! If you missed the other two lessons, no worries. We will learn the same words and motions again! Are you ready? Children respond.
Let’s begin with the first part of the verse:
“A friend loves at all times.”
Let’s say it together. “A friend loves at all times.”
Now, say the verse slowly and demonstrate the motions for the children to repeat.
A friend… Have children do a “high five” with the person next to them. You can do a high five with the child at one end.
Loves… Form a heart with fingers of both hands.
At all times… Point to an imaginary wristwatch and circle it with your index finger.
Repeat slowly one more time, then add the second part of the verse with motions as described below to do the entire verse.
Great! Now let’s add the second part of the verse:
A brother is born… Hold arms in front of you to cradle a baby.
For a time of adversity… Place hands on cheeks and open mouth wide to show surprise or shock.
Who remembers what adversity means? Hard times, difficulties.
Repeat that section two times.
Now, put the two parts together and repeat them twice.
Note: Preschool children may not be able to memorize the entire verse. They may simply repeat it with you.
Be sure that children understand that in this verse, a brother means a family member. God made families to stick together and support each other.
"Adversity" means troubles or problems we will face that can surprise us.