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 last lesson of our Superbook adventure, “The Widow’s Mite.” If you were here for the previous lessons, who should we give to first? To God.
In this lesson, we will learn that God gave His very best gift to us. Speaking of the best gift, let’s stand and sing The Salvation Poem to praise Jesus for coming to Earth to save us!
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)
Our SuperTruth today is, “God first gave to us.”
The SuperTruth is very good news to us. God gave first. Consider that for a moment. He did not give because we were so good that we deserved it. He chose to give because of who He is. God is love and He generously gives to us.
Romans 5:8 says:
God chose to give even while we were being disobedient.
So, take heart; when we mess up and even when we are unfaithful, He is ever faithful to give to us!
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 widow and the valuable offering she gave—so valuable that Jesus took notice! If you have already seen the video, listen closely for what Jesus tells His disciples will happen to the temple in Jerusalem. Be ready to give the answer in Small Group.
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (11 Minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Jerusalem, where people are bringing their offerings to the Temple. When a poor widow gives just two tiny coins, Jesus says she has given more than rich people who gave much larger offerings—because she gave all she had.
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 Romans 8:32:
What does it mean to spare something? To hold it back, to protect or prevent it from harm.
This is how much God demonstrated His love for us. He made a plan to save us from our sins by sending His only Son into this world to die for us! He chose not to spare Him but to sacrifice Him instead—that we might be saved!
Let’s say our SuperVerse together again—Romans 8:32:
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)
It’s time now for the Signposts video where we will learn about the gifts that God has given from the beginning of creation.
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (3.5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Before we move to Small Group, let’s pray. Dear God, You love us so much that You gave us the most amazing gift we could ever receive—Your only Son, Jesus. Thank You for this most wonderful gift and for continuing to give us all we need to live and to serve You for the rest of our lives! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
It’s time for Small Group, where you will gather good gifts as fast as you can! Does that sound like fun?
Let’s go find out how to play.
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.