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 to the final lesson of our Superbook adventure, “Paul and the Unknown God.” Although God is in heaven, did you know that the Bible says He is not far from us? In fact, God wants everyone to find Him and come closer to Him!
Now, let’s stand and sing The Salvation Poem to praise Jesus for coming to Earth to seek and find the lost so we can know Him and live with Him forever.
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)
Raise your hand only if you have NEVER played a game called Hide and Seek. Children respond.
Hide and Seek is often one of the first games that a child learns to play. What is the object of the game if you are IT? To find the other players who are trying to hide from you.
The good news is that God does not play hide and seek with us. He wants everyone to find Him! Not only that, He wants us to know Him—in a deep way.
Our SuperTruth today is, “God wants everyone to find and know Him.” Let’s say that together: “God wants everyone to find and know Him.”
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 the Apostle Paul as he continues to defend his faith and tell others about salvation through Jesus. If you have seen the video, listen closely for the names of two men who joined Paul in the city of Corinth. (Silas and Timothy.)
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (11 Minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy, Gizmo, and QBIT to meet Paul in Corinth. They see how Paul speaks about God with people who don’t believe. When Superbook returns them to Space Camp, Chris and Joy defend their faith in Christ through their end-of-camp presentation to Commander Conrad.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 3 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse today is Acts 17:27:
Have you ever heard of long-distance relationships? Children respond.
This type of relationship usually happens when someone moves away to another city, state, or even another country. Long-distance relationships are usually difficult to maintain or keep strong. God does not want a long-distance relationship with any of us. He is near to each of us and longs for us to draw closer to Him so that we might know and experience His love to the fullest!
Let’s say Acts 17:27 together:
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 God reveals Himself to us.
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (3.5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray before we move to Small Group. Dear God, You chose to be close to us. We don’t have to worry that You will hide from us or abandon us. Help us seek You every day so we can know Your perfect faithfulness, love and mercy in new ways. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
It’s time for Small Group, where you will need to seek and find something. Let’s go see what you will look for.
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.