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.
NOTE: Be sure to preview the videos in this course, as certain scenes may be too intense for some children. If you wish to use a slightly less intense version, you can play Video 2 (Chris and Joy’s dilemma), Video 4 (the condensed Bible story), and Video 8 (Chris and Joy’s resolution).
Welcome (1 minute)
Hello and welcome everyone! Today, we begin a new Superbook adventure titled “Paul Keeps the Faith.” Paul faced many problems and trials as he boldly shared the Gospel with all who would listen. In today’s lesson, we will find out how he kept his faith. Speaking of trials, Joy’s life is turned upside down by a family emergency. Let’s watch the video to see what is happening.
Play Video 2: Intro to Bible Story(6 minutes)
When her mom is rushed to the hospital with a serious illness, Joy wonders why God allows things like this to happen.
Intro to Bible Story
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
Today's SuperTruth is "I am more than a conqueror through the love of Christ."
Who can tell me what it means to conquer something? It means to defeat or to be victorious over it.
As
followers of Christ, we can be confident that through the love of Christ we can
triumph over anything we face.
Name some things people might need God’s help to conquer in their lives? Fear, insecurity, pride, temptations; jealousy, Satan or the devil, evil, addiction, anger, hatred, prejudice.
What was Joy facing that she needed Jesus’ help to conquer? Her fear and anger because of her mother's illness.
What
hardship was Paul facing? The cruelty of the Romans who arrested him.
Paul suffered many things as he followed Christ and spread the Gospel. Though he faced trial after trial, he never lost his faith.
Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together: “I am more than a conqueror through the love of Christ.”
Let’s watch the second part of the video to see what happens with Paul and Joy as they both face difficult circumstances.
Play Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution
(17 minutes)
Superbook whisks Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Rome during the Great Fire. They meet the Apostle Paul, who fearlessly proclaims the Gospel despite persecution and suffering. When the children return home, Joy has the courage to share Christ’s love with her mom.
Be sure to preview this video, as certain scenes may be too intense for some children. If you wish to use a slightly less intense version, you can play Video 2 (Chris and Joy’s dilemma), Video 4 (the condensed Bible story), and Video 8 (Chris and Joy’s resolution).
Bible Story and Resolution
Video Discussion (1 minute)
What was happening while Nero, the Roman emperor,
was playing his lyre or harp on the palace balcony? Part of Rome was on fire.
Who did Nero blame for the fire? The Christians. He said they refused to worship him and chose to worship Jesus instead.
No matter what we face, we can have peace knowing that Jesus has overcome the world.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic
The graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
10A: SuperVerse Graphic
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
The Apostle Paul, Jesus’ other disciples, and many Christians of that day faced suffering, persecution, and even sometimes death for their faith. Our SuperVerse was written by Paul in Romans 8:37 (NKJV):
Paul faced many trials and sufferings in his life. Still, he boldly declared that we are conquerors through Christ. Jesus’ love for us is greater than anything we could ever know or experience.
Let’s say the SuperVerse together. Romans 8:37 (NKJV):
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.
Prayer and Send-Off (1 minute)
Dear Jesus, we praise You for giving
us total victory over all things that we may face in this world. We are more
than conquerors through You! Help us to walk confidently and in victory as we
live our lives for You! In Jesus’ victorious name, Amen.
In Small Group today, you will pretend you are in Bible times, and you need to deliver Paul’s message to other Christians. However, you’ll need to overcome several obstacles during your mission. Are you up for the challenge?
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.