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Dear Friend, IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS FAMILY DISCUSSION GUIDE Superbook: “The Birth of John the We encourage you to watch this video with your Baptist” is the amazing story of how children. Please use this guide to talk about the ® God fulfills his promise to Zechariah lessons of love and faith. For more information, and Elizabeth. Despite being old and visit www.Superbook.TV/FAQ. childless, they would have a son who will prepare the way of the Lord. Use © this Family Discussion Guide to talk with your children The Salvation Poem about how to apply the scriptural lessons of love and , You died upon a cross faithfulness to everyday life. And rose again to save the lost Forgive me now of all my sin Around the world, Superbook is winning children to Come be my Savior, Lord, and Friend Christ through animation videos that feature the stories Change my life and make it new of the from Genesis to Revelation. And help me, Lord, to live for You For other resources—including family-friendly games © 2004 Matt & Sherry McPherson. All rights reserved. and a free Bible App—visit www.Superbook.TV. And be sure to check out Superbook: Church Edition—a creative Sunday school curriculum that uses these thrilling videos to share the truth of God’s Word with the next generation. God bless you! WWW.SUPERBOOK.TV A Safe Place for Kids After you watch this episode, be sure to check Gordon Robertson out www.Superbook.TV. It’s a safe, fun place Chief Executive Officer, CBN to play online. This kid-friendly website is packed with exciting games, contests, puzzles, and great music. You can create your own personal character and hang out with other kids who love to learn Bible lessons and spiritual truths.

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Dear Friend, IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS FAMILY DISCUSSION GUIDE Superbook: “The Birth of John the We encourage you to watch this video with your Baptist” is the amazing story of how children. Please use this guide to talk about the ® God fulfills his promise to Zechariah lessons of love and faith. For more information, and Elizabeth. Despite being old and visit www.Superbook.TV/FAQ. childless, they would have a son who will prepare the way of the Lord. Use © this Family Discussion Guide to talk with your children The Salvation Poem about how to apply the scriptural lessons of love and Jesus, You died upon a cross faithfulness to everyday life. And rose again to save the lost Forgive me now of all my sin Around the world, Superbook is winning children to Come be my Savior, Lord, and Friend Christ through animation videos that feature the stories Change my life and make it new of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. And help me, Lord, to live for You For other resources—including family-friendly games © 2004 Matt & Sherry McPherson. All rights reserved. and a free Bible App—visit www.Superbook.TV. And be sure to check out Superbook: Church Edition—a creative Sunday school curriculum that uses these thrilling videos to share the truth of God’s Word with the next generation. God bless you! WWW.SUPERBOOK.TV A Safe Place for Kids After you watch this episode, be sure to check Gordon Robertson out www.Superbook.TV. It’s a safe, fun place Chief Executive Officer, CBN to play online. This kid-friendly website is packed with exciting games, contests, puzzles, and great music. You can create your own personal character and hang out with other kids who love to learn Bible lessons and spiritual truths.

© 2014 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. Superbook® and the Superbook logo are registered trademarks of THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. All rights reserved. 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23463 Superbook inquiries: 855-332-0032 • www.CBN.com Para español, visite: www.CBN.com/superbook/espanol THE PRAYER THE PROMISE THE PURPOSE

Why did Joy lose her patience at the beginning of the video? Who appeared to Why did Joy change How can we have more patience in our lives? Read Zechariah, and what did her mind about little Colossians 1:11. he say? Read Luke 1:13-17. Charlie at the end of the story? Did Jesus Who were Why do you think think little children Zechariah and Zechariah didn’t believe are annoying? Read Elizabeth? the angel right away? Read Matthew 19:13-15. Read Luke Luke 1:18. 1:5-6. God has a wonderful The same angel also appeared to Mary. Did she doubt or purpose for every What was believe? Read Luke 1:38. person in the Zechariah Do you remember what world—young or old. What was His purpose for John the chosen to do Baptist? Read Luke 1:76-77. in the Temple? told Mary about Read Luke her cousin, Elizabeth? John would point many people to Christ, the Savior of 1:8-10. Read Luke 1:36. What the world. What did Jesus do to save us from our sins? happened when Mary Read Romans 5:6. Have you ever smelled incense? Can you guess what it visited Elizabeth? Read stands for in the Bible? Read Revelation 5:8. Luke 1:41. What are some things we can do to point others to Jesus? Read Colossians 3:12-17. What do you think Zechariah may have been praying about? If you are afraid, or you think you are facing an impossible Read Luke 1:7. situation, what should you remember? Read Luke 1:37.

PRAY PRAY PRAY Heavenly Father, remind us to pray whenever Dear God, speak to my heart and show me Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross to save we are upset or have a need. Thank You that what You want me to do—then fill me with faith us from our sins, then rising from the grave to You hear us—and You answer us. In Jesus’ to obey. For nothing is impossible with You! In give us eternal life! Help us share the Good name, Amen. Jesus’ name, Amen. News with others. Amen. THE PRAYER THE PROMISE THE PURPOSE

Why did Joy lose her patience at the beginning of the video? Who appeared to Why did Joy change How can we have more patience in our lives? Read Zechariah, and what did her mind about little Colossians 1:11. he say? Read Luke 1:13-17. Charlie at the end of the story? Did Jesus Who were Why do you think think little children Zechariah and Zechariah didn’t believe are annoying? Read Elizabeth? the angel right away? Read Matthew 19:13-15. Read Luke Luke 1:18. 1:5-6. God has a wonderful The same angel also appeared to Mary. Did she doubt or purpose for every What job was believe? Read Luke 1:38. person in the Zechariah Do you remember what world—young or old. What was His purpose for John the chosen to do Baptist? Read Luke 1:76-77. in the Temple? Gabriel told Mary about Read Luke her cousin, Elizabeth? John would point many people to Christ, the Savior of 1:8-10. Read Luke 1:36. What the world. What did Jesus do to save us from our sins? happened when Mary Read Romans 5:6. Have you ever smelled incense? Can you guess what it visited Elizabeth? Read stands for in the Bible? Read Revelation 5:8. Luke 1:41. What are some things we can do to point others to Jesus? Read Colossians 3:12-17. What do you think Zechariah may have been praying about? If you are afraid, or you think you are facing an impossible Read Luke 1:7. situation, what should you remember? Read Luke 1:37.

PRAY PRAY PRAY Heavenly Father, remind us to pray whenever Dear God, speak to my heart and show me Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross to save we are upset or have a need. Thank You that what You want me to do—then fill me with faith us from our sins, then rising from the grave to You hear us—and You answer us. In Jesus’ to obey. For nothing is impossible with You! In give us eternal life! Help us share the Good name, Amen. Jesus’ name, Amen. News with others. Amen. THE PRAYER THE PROMISE THE PURPOSE

Why did Joy lose her patience at the beginning of the video? Who appeared to Why did Joy change How can we have more patience in our lives? Read Zechariah, and what did her mind about little Colossians 1:11. he say? Read Luke 1:13-17. Charlie at the end of the story? Did Jesus Who were Why do you think think little children Zechariah and Zechariah didn’t believe are annoying? Read Elizabeth? the angel right away? Read Matthew 19:13-15. Read Luke Luke 1:18. 1:5-6. God has a wonderful The same angel also appeared to Mary. Did she doubt or purpose for every What job was believe? Read Luke 1:38. person in the Zechariah Do you remember what world—young or old. What was His purpose for John the chosen to do Baptist? Read Luke 1:76-77. in the Temple? Gabriel told Mary about Read Luke her cousin, Elizabeth? John would point many people to Christ, the Savior of 1:8-10. Read Luke 1:36. What the world. What did Jesus do to save us from our sins? happened when Mary Read Romans 5:6. Have you ever smelled incense? Can you guess what it visited Elizabeth? Read stands for in the Bible? Read Revelation 5:8. Luke 1:41. What are some things we can do to point others to Jesus? Read Colossians 3:12-17. What do you think Zechariah may have been praying about? If you are afraid, or you think you are facing an impossible Read Luke 1:7. situation, what should you remember? Read Luke 1:37.

PRAY PRAY PRAY Heavenly Father, remind us to pray whenever Dear God, speak to my heart and show me Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross to save we are upset or have a need. Thank You that what You want me to do—then fill me with faith us from our sins, then rising from the grave to You hear us—and You answer us. In Jesus’ to obey. For nothing is impossible with You! In give us eternal life! Help us share the Good name, Amen. Jesus’ name, Amen. News with others. Amen. THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK

Dear Friend, IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS FAMILY DISCUSSION GUIDE Superbook: “The Birth of John the We encourage you to watch this video with your Baptist” is the amazing story of how children. Please use this guide to talk about the ® God fulfills his promise to Zechariah lessons of love and faith. For more information, and Elizabeth. Despite being old and visit www.Superbook.TV/FAQ. childless, they would have a son who will prepare the way of the Lord. Use © this Family Discussion Guide to talk with your children The Salvation Poem about how to apply the scriptural lessons of love and Jesus, You died upon a cross faithfulness to everyday life. And rose again to save the lost Forgive me now of all my sin Around the world, Superbook is winning children to Come be my Savior, Lord, and Friend Christ through animation videos that feature the stories Change my life and make it new of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. And help me, Lord, to live for You For other resources—including family-friendly games © 2004 Matt & Sherry McPherson. All rights reserved. and a free Bible App—visit www.Superbook.TV. And be sure to check out Superbook: Church Edition—a creative Sunday school curriculum that uses these thrilling videos to share the truth of God’s Word with the next generation. God bless you! WWW.SUPERBOOK.TV A Safe Place for Kids After you watch this episode, be sure to check Gordon Robertson out www.Superbook.TV. It’s a safe, fun place Chief Executive Officer, CBN to play online. This kid-friendly website is packed with exciting games, contests, puzzles, and great music. You can create your own personal character and hang out with other kids who love to learn Bible lessons and spiritual truths.

© 2014 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. Superbook® and the Superbook logo are registered trademarks of THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. All rights reserved. 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23463 Superbook inquiries: 855-332-0032 • www.CBN.com Para español, visite: www.CBN.com/superbook/espanol