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THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK © Dear Friend, The Salvation Poem Our exciting new Superbook® Jesus, You died upon a cross series introduces children to the And rose again to save the lost adventure and wonder of knowing Forgive me now of all my sin God through the stories of the Come be my Savior, Lord, and Friend Bible. Traveling from Creation to Change my life and make it new Revelation, this state-of-the-art And help me, Lord, to live for You animation will teach children powerful lessons about God’s love and plan, while keeping them © 2004 Matt & Sherry McPherson. All rights reserved. wonderfully entertained. Superbook: “A Giant Adventure” takes viewers back in time to meet David and Goliath. In this episode, you will witness how a young boy had the courage to battle a fierce giant even though grown men ran away from the challenge. You will see that what is in your heart is more important to God than your external appearance. Most importantly, you will learn that when God is on your side, there is nothing you can’t achieve! www.Superbook.TV Use this DVD and Family Discussion Guide to A Safe Place for Children start a conversation with your children to help After you watch this episode, be sure to check out them apply biblical truth in their lives. You can also www.Superbook.TV. It’s a safe, fun place to play online. visit www.Superbook.TV for more resources for This kid-friendly website is packed with exciting games, DISCUSSION GUIDE FAMILY A Giant Adventure parents and kids. 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 truths. Gordon Robertson Chief Executive Officer, CBN © 2012 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. All rights reserved. ® 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23463 CBN’s 24-Hour Prayer Center: 800-759-0700 • www.CBN.com Para español, visite: www.CBN.com/superbook/espanol A SPECIAL GIFT A FIERCE BATTLE AN AMAZING VICTORY God knows our hearts and gives us special abilities. God gives us the courage to do what is right if we trust Him. When God is on your side, there is nothing you What talents has God given you—like drawing, soccer or The hard times that we go through can’t achieve! singing? Chris was really good at playing guitar, so why do are part of God’s plan to make us you think he quit? What would God tell him? stronger and to prepare us for the What do you think David was future. How do you think David felt feeling as he faced Goliath Read Joshua 1:9. when he saw wild animals trying to with no other soldiers on the What does Jesus think about our weakness and fear? Why? hurt his sheep? Now imagine how battlefield? You might think he he felt after he killed them! Can felt all alone—but he said in David’s brothers looked down on you think of some ways that these 1 Samuel 17:46-47, Today the LORD will conquer you.... and him for being young—but the experiences helped him get ready to face Goliath? the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel!... It is prophet Samuel chose him for his battle, not ours. The LORD will give you to us! God’s special purpose. If you saw a bully being mean to someone, what kinds of things could you do? What do you think Chris was thinking about while he played Read 1 Samuel 16:10-13. God saw his guitar again at school? something special in David, and He Read Philippians 4:13. Read Psalm 44:7-8. sees something special in you, too. Goliath threatened people and defied God. But David had What do you think is more important—how you look on the so much faith in how big God was, he hardly thought about Can you talk about some hard things that you are facing today? outside, or what is inside your heart? Why? 1 Samuel 16:7 how small he seemed compared to the giant! He said, You Read 2 Corinthians 1:21-22. come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you says, The LORD doesn’t make decisions the way you do! What are some ways God can help you with these problems? in the name of the LORD Almighty (1 Samuel 17:45). People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at Pray for His wisdom, and praise Him for helping you. a person’s thoughts and intentions. When our hearts are filled with faith in God, we have the courage to do amazing things! PRAY: Dear God, thank you for my special PRAY: Heavenly Father, I know You are with me PRAY: Lord Jesus, You chose to do a hard thing gifts, and help me remember that what is all the time. Give me the boldness to do the by dying on the cross for my sins. Help me to inside my heart is more important than what I right thing, even if it’s hard. Amen. live my life for You each day. Amen. look like on the outside. Amen..