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.
Hello and welcome to all! Today, we have a new Superbook adventure called “Rescued!” This video contains not one, but three exciting Bible stories that reveal how God miraculously rescues people in desperate circumstances. In our Superbook adventure, the children need to act quickly on a mission trip to try to rescue a family who is in danger. Let’s watch the first part of the video now!
Play Video 2: Chris and Joy’s Dilemma (4.5 minutes)
Chris and Joy's Dilemma
While on a disaster relief mission, Chris and Joy are glad to meet a new friend named Mateo—when a mudslide threatens to sweep them all away!
SuperTruth and Discussion (2 minutes)
What device did Professor Quantum bring to help the local people on the mission trip? A water purification system.
Why did the group need to rush to set up the system? A bad storm was approaching.
How did Chris and Joy help Mateo before the rain came? They helped him put a tarp over the open roof of his home.
Why was Mateo’s home in even greater danger than just getting wet from the rain? The rain was creating a mudslide down the hillside and loosened a huge boulder that could roll downhill and crash into the house.
Today’s SuperTruth is “I can trust God to rescue me.” The children did all they could to help Mateo and his family. However, it didn’t appear to be enough to save the house. They needed God’s help.
Let’s say today’s SuperTruth together: “I can trust God to rescue me.”
When all we can do isn’t enough, God is ready and waiting to help. He can rescue His people in surprising ways!
Let’s watch the second part of the video to see what happens with Mateo’s house and if Gizmo can finally get unstuck!
Video 3: Bible Story and Resolution (19 minutes)
Bible Story and Resolution
Superbook takes Gizmo and all three children to witness miracles as Jonah is cast overboard; Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are tossed into a fiery furnace; and Daniel is thrown to the lions. The children discover that God can rescue His people in mighty and surprising ways!
Video discussion
I would like three different people to raise your hand and name one of the Bible stories we saw in the video. Daniel and the Lions Den; Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the fiery furnace; Jonah and the great fish.
What did God do for all of them? He rescued them; He saved them in miraculous ways; He heard their prayers.
What did God save Daniel from? The hungry lions.
What did Jonah do inside the big fish before God rescued him? He prayed to God.
Who appeared in the fiery furnace with the three Hebrew men? A fourth man who looked like God.
Play Video 10A: SuperVerse Graphic 1
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat the verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 1
SuperVerse Discussion (1 minute)
Together, let’s say today’s SuperVerse, Psalms 46:1:
“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”
Can someone tell me what the word refuge means? Children answer.
The word refuge means a place of shelter or a place of safety. One Bible version uses the word fortress instead of refuge (CEV). When we call on God and draw close to Him, He provides a safe, strong place of protection and gives us strength.
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, thank You for being faithful and trustworthy in all situations we may face. We can always trust that You are ready to help us in times of trouble. In Your saving name we pray, Amen.
In Small Group today, you will have an opportunity to save each other from trouble. Are you up for this rescue 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.