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Paul and Silas

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***Paul and Silas*** is the third episode of the fourth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Joy is down in the dumps because she's due to have a her tonsils out. Superbook whisks the kids away to Philippi, where they encounter Paul and Silas preaching and being arrested for casting out a demon. Joy watches Paul's behavior as he and Silas sing praises to God in prison! Paul and Silas are miraculously freed from prison by an earthquake, then share the Gospel with the jailer and his family. They believe and are baptized as believers in Jesus! Joy returns home and vows to try and be joyful even in the most dire circumstances, like Paul and Silas!

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Paul
* Silas
* Timothy
* Lydia
* The Philippian Jailer
* The Fortune Teller

### Places and Artifacts

* Philippi
* Macedonia
* Water Baptism
* Spirit Baptism

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Joy is down in the dumps because she's due to have her tonsils out. Superbook whisks the kids away to Philippi, where they encounter Paul and Silas preaching and converting. After an exciting introduction wherein Paul casts a demon from a fortuneteller, Paul and Silas are soon arrested, scourged and thrown in prison. Joy watches Paul's behavior, even in the darkest moments, as he and Silas sing praises to God, whether an earthquake, then don't take advantage of the mayhem to escape, because they have pity on their jailer. The Jailer is moved by their concern for him and their great faith, and ultimately is baptized by Paul. Joy returns home with a renewed strength and vows, like Paul and Silas, to try and be joyful even in dire circumstances.
The Advisers to King Darius

The Advisers to King Darius

**The Advisers to King Darius** are some of the advisers who were so mean and insecure that they conspired a plan to get King Darius to sign a decree that would allow them to throw Daniel into a den full of lions. But they ended up meeting this fate instead of Daniel.

## Bible InfoScan

Many wise men, magicians, and enchanters were found in the court of the king. These advisers became very jealous of Daniel because of his wisdom and favor with the king. They tricked the king into signing a decree forbidding prayer. They knew Daniel’s faith was strong and that he would not stop praying. They succeeded in getting Daniel thrown into the lions’ den—but later paid with their own lives.

## Life Lessons

* Sometimes when you plan evil for others, it may come upon you.
* James 3:16 says "For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind".
Darius

Darius

**Darius** ruled over Babylon, and he thought very highly of Daniel (Daniel 6). However, it appears that he thought very highly of himself, as well, because he agreed to a law that commanded everyone in the Empire to pray to him or be thrown into a den of lions.

## Bible InfoScan

Some historians question whether Darius was the king’s name, but one thing we do know about King Darius is that he thought very highly of Daniel (Daniel 6). However, it appears that he was a proud man who liked the idea of being treated as a god. His court officials appealed to his sense of pride when they asked him to sign a law forcing everyone to pray only to him for thirty days. He was very upset when he realized his law affected Daniel and there was nothing he could do about it. When he discovered that Daniel’s God had protected him, he made a decree that all people should worship Daniel’s God -- the God of the Bible.

## Life Lessons

* Don’t use your influence for selfish ambition.
* Think carefully before you make a decision or take action.
* Use your influence for good.
The Test!

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***The Test*** is the second episode of the first season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris is stoked because he got a Holo9, the ultimate holographic gaming system! But Chris starts to feel a twinge of guilt when he hears that a sick boy in the hospital would like to have one. It takes Superbook’s assistance to turn Chris around after he meets Abraham and Issac. Through Abraham's obedience to God, Chris learns that you should put God first above all else (even a Holo9), and everything else will work out.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* God
* Abraham
* Isaac
* Sarah
* The Three Visitors

### Places and Artifacts

* Mount Moriah
* The Altar

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

 Plot

Chris has never been this excited. His birthday gift is a Holo9, the ultimate holographic gaming system! It's so popular that there aren't enough to go around for all the kids who want one... such as the sick boy at the local hospital. Even the hospital is unable to pull strings to get him one. Chris feels a twinge of guilt, but it takes Superbook's assistance to turn him around. The kids journey to meet Abraham and his beloved son, Isaac, whom he was willing to sacrifice because it’s what God wants. Abraham puts God first in his life, above everything else. This has a profound effect on Chris, who returns home to donate his coveted Holo9 to the little boy at the hospital. He sacrifices what is important to him because he knows it’s what God is asking him to do.
Isaiah (Episode)

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***Isaiah*** is the fifth episode of the fifth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris and Joy are excited about their upcoming baptism. As they look through old photo albums, Chris wonders why his family never were church goers, as his grandparents were. Phoebe overhears this conversation and becomes emotional. Chris notices his mom's reaction, and wishes he could ask her about his questions. Superbook takes the kids back to meet Isaiah, a prophet who became God's mouthpiece. Chris realizes he can be God's mouthpiece with his mom. When he returns, his mother admits her heart has been stirred back toward God ever since Chris started talking about his baptism. Chris prays with his mom at the end, as the door to her heart is beginning to open to God again.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Isaiah
* The Seraphim
* King Hezekiah
* Eliakim
* Shebna
* The Rabshakeh
* King Sennacherib

### Places and Artifacts

* Jerusalem
* The Temple (Built by Solomon)

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris and Joy are excited about their upcoming baptism and are making lists of who to invite. The exploration through old photo albums brings up questions for Chris, knowing that his mom's parents were believers. Did his mother just stop believing when she became an adult? And if so, why? The Quantums were never churchgoers as a family. Phoebe overhears this conversation Chris has with Joy and it hits her, emotionally. Chris notices his mom's reaction, and is afraid he's ill-equipped to speak to her about these issues. Superbook takes the kids back to meet Isaiah, a prophet who became God's mouthpiece, to offer a message for God's people to return to Him. Chris realizes he can be God's mouthpiece with his mom. When he returns, he talks to her about God and why she stopped going to church. His mother admits her heart has been stirred back toward God ever since Chris started talking about his baptism. Chris prays with his mom at the end, as the door to her heart is beginning to open to God again.
Rescued!

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***Rescued!*** is the fourteenth episode of the fifth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris, Joy, Gizmo, and Professor Quantum travel on a mission trip along with Pastor Aaron and the youth group. The professor is anxious to get his water purification system operational before nightfall and before a storm arrives. Chris and Joy roar off in the Gizmo-track 8000 to transport fresh water to the camp. On their way, the children encounter a young boy named Mateo. Superbook suddenly appears to whisk Joy, Chris, Gizmo and Mateo off just as a huge boulder loosens in the mud and begins to roll down the hill directly at Mateo’s house! On their adventure, the children revisit past encounters with Jonah, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They are reminded that God hears and answers prayer and has the power to rescue His people in miraculous ways. Upon their return, the children join in prayer just in time to witness a present-day miracle as the boulder narrowly misses Mateo’s house. The storm finally passes as the mission group ministers to the local people.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jonah
* The Great Fish
* Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
* King Nebuchadnezzar
* Daniel
* King Darius
* The Advisers to King Darius

### Places and Artifacts

* Nineveh
* Babylon
* The Golden Image
* The Fiery Furnace
* The Lions' Den
* The Law of Medes and Persians

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris, Joy, Gizmo, and Professor Quantum travel on a mission trip along with Pastor Aaron and the youth group. Upon their arrival, the professor is anxious to get his water purification system up and running before nightfall. As the crew unloads the supplies, dark, menacing storm clouds appear and look like they mean business! In the meantime, Chris and Joy roar off in the Gizmo-track 8000 to transport fresh water to their camp. On their way, the children encounter a young boy named Mateo who is trying desperately to cover the roof of his family’s home with a tarp as the rains come. Superbook suddenly appears to whisk Joy, Chris, Gizmo and Mateo off just as a huge boulder loosens in the mud and begins to roll down the hill directly toward Mateo’s house! On their trip, the children revisit past encounters with Jonah, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They are reminded that God hears and answers prayer and has the power to rescue His people in miraculous ways. Upon their return, the children join in prayer just in time to witness a present-day miracle as the boulder narrowly misses Mateo’s house. The storm finally passes as the mission group ministers to the local people with food, music and medical assistance.

## Trivia

* This is the second clip episode of the series. It was followed by The Promise of a Child and later Heroes of the Bible.
The Last Supper

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***The Last Supper*** is the tenth episode of the first season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris is getting big-headed because his band has been invited to audition for an American Idol-like show called World’s Best Band. To address this issue, Superbook whisks the kids off to Jerusalem. Chris learns from Jesus that even though Jesus is famous, He was humble and served others. During the Last Supper, the gang ultimately returns home, and Chris has a major shift in his attitude towards others.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jesus
* Peter
* John
* Judas Iscariot
* Mary (Martha's and Lazarus' Sister)
* The Twelve Apostles
* The Apostles
* The Sinful Woman
* The Roman Centurion in Jerusalem
* The Chief Priests
* The Moneychangers

### Places and Artifacts

* Jerusalem
* Bethany
* The Temple
* The Upper Room
* The Communion/The Lord's Supper

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris and his band have been invited to audition for an American Idol-like show called World’s Best Band. The “success” goes to Chris’ head, and he becomes comically unbearable to live with. He is becoming a superstar in his own mind and wants Joy and Gizmo to treat him accordingly.
Superbook whisks the kids off to Jerusalem as Jesus is making His triumphant entrance. Chris is enamored with the fame Jesus seems to have -- the crowds cheering Him, the “entourage” of disciples around Him, and everyone talking about Jesus becoming King! However, through the course of his journey, which culminates at the Last Supper, Chris comes to learn how wrong he is about his attitudes on power and fame.
Jesus' focus on humility and service touches him deeply. Chris, Joy, and Gizmo ultimately return home, and Chris has a major shift in his attitude. He begins to help his band members instead of lording his “fame” over them. Humility and service become his goals instead of fame and fortune.
Jesus—Friend of Sinners

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***Jesus—Friend of Sinners*** is the seventh episode of the fifth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Joy is excited to have new Christian friends and church activities to be wrapped up in. But, when one of Joy’s oldest and best friends invites her to her birthday party, Joy is unsure about going because it conflicts with a church group event. Joy doesn't know how to be the "new her" around her "old friends" who are not Christians. What if they don’t accept her? Is it okay to hang out with unsaved friends? Superbook takes the kids back to three Bible stories: The Parable of the Great Supper, The Calling of Matthew the Tax Collector, and The Sinful Woman. Joy is surprised when she sees how Jesus chose to spend so much of his time with sinners, tax collectors, the poor and those with infirmities. Jesus accepted everyone. Joy decides to attend Jolie's birthday party and realizes that the only way she'll ever be able to be more like Jesus is to follow His example in all she does.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jesus
* Levi/Matthew
* The Sinful Woman
* Simon the Pharisee
* The Twelve Apostles
* The Apostles

### Places and Artifacts

* Capernaum
* The Parables

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

As a new believer, Joy is excited to have a whole new set of Christian friends and church activities to be wrapped up in. But when Jolie - one of her oldest and best friends - invites Joy to her birthday party, Joy is unsure whether or not she should go because it conflicts with a church group event. Jolie, who isn't a Christian and is unable to attend church with Joy has to admit to herself that she's unsure as well. Joy realizes she doesn't know how to be the "new her" around her "old friends." She's afraid they might not accept her, and even if they do, is it okay for her to hang out with unsaved friends? Superbook takes the kids back to three bible stories: The Parable of the Great Supper, The Calling of Matthew the Tax Collector, and The Sinful Woman. Joy is surprised when she witnesses, firsthand, how Jesus chose to spend so much of his time with sinners, tax collectors, the poor and those with infirmities. Jesus accepted everyone. Joy is empowered by seeing Christ's loving example firsthand. She decides to attend Jolie's birthday party and realizes that the only way she'll ever be able to be more like Jesus is to follow His example more closely in everything she does.
Ananias

Ananias

**Ananias** was a Christian believer living in Damascus at the time of Saul's encounter with Jesus on the road. Ananias' name means "God is gracious". Because of a vision he received from God, Ananias went to Saul, greeted him as a brother, laid hands on him, and explained the meaning of what had happened to him on the road to Damascus. Saul's sight was miraculously restored, and he was baptized (Acts 22:12-16).

## Bible InfoScan

Ananias' name means "God is gracious." He was a Christian believer living in Damascus at the time of Saul's encounter with Jesus on the road. In a vision, the Lord told Ananias to go to Saul. Ananias knew that Saul of Tarsus was an enemy of the Christians, but God reassured him and explained that Saul had been specially chosen to be a messenger of the Gospel. God also told Ananias that Saul would suffer for His name's sake (Acts 9:13-16). Ananias went to Saul, greeted him as a brother, laid hands on him, and explained the meaning of what had happened to him on the road to Damascus. Saul's sight was miraculously restored, and he was baptized (Acts 22:12-16).

## Life Lessons

* Trust and obey God, even if you’re scared.
* Allow God to use you.
* Show loving acceptance to others.
God/God the Son

* Adult
* Baby
* Young
* Risen

**Jesus** is revealed in the Bible as the Son of God. He was first given this title by Gabriel, who spoke to Mary, saying: “So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God”. After Jesus was baptized by John, God said, “This is my dearly beloved Son, who brings me great joy." As the Son of God, Jesus was all powerful on earth. He healed the sick, cast out demons, walked on water, calmed the sea, and had the authority to forgive sins.

## Life Lessons

* Jesus is the Son of God.
* Speak the truth in love.
* Don't be quick to anger.
* Jesus has promised you that He will always be with you and will never leave you alone.
* Allow Jesus to fight Satan on your behalf.
* When you read the Old Testament, you can see examples of the Trinity of God: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
* Do God’s will, no matter what.
* Understand your purpose in life.
* Pray.
* Have compassion like Jesus did.
* Use Scripture to resist the Devil.
* Be concerned with the needs of others.
* Never doubt what Jesus can do.
* Family and friends are important to Jesus.
* God's Word gives us life.
* Jesus, our faithful High Priest, never sinned.
* Jesus did all that God requires.
* Jesus died for your sin.
* Jesus is God’s sacrificial Lamb.
* You can experience eternal life if you accept Jesus as Savior and if your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
Eve

Eve

**Eve** was the very first woman. There was a first man, and, you guessed it, there was also a first woman. No helper or companion was suitable for Adam among the creatures God made, so God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam and created Eve from Adam's rib.

## Bible InfoScan

No helper or companion was suitable for Adam among the creatures God made, so the Lord caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam. As he slept, God took one of his ribs and made it into a woman (Genesis 2:22).

She was first called "woman" because she was "taken out of man" (Genesis 2:23), but later Adam called her "Eve" (Genesis 3:20) because she was the mother of all living things (Genesis 3:20). The name Eve means "life" or "life-giving."

Eve (and her husband Adam) disobeyed God and sin entered the world separating us from God (Romans 5:12). However, there is good news! God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for our sin so that by believing in Jesus we can have a restored relationship with God (2 Corinthians 5:19).

## Life Lessons

* Temptation can be very attractive.
* Obedience is a choice.
* Wrong thoughts and desires can lead to disobedience.
* We must learn obedience.
* Sin separates us from God, but He has a plan to restore our relationship with Him. God’s Son, Jesus took the punishment for our sin so that when we believe in Him we can have a restored relationship with God.
UFDF

### PURPOSE

The UFDF is one of the three main branches of the UFIS Military. The purpose of the UFDF is a planetary, athmosphereic and low orbit defence force. It is mostly made up of conscripts which serve for 5 years compared to the 15 years of the army or navy. The reason for this was to increase the join rate so that more people would be ready and trained for war.
Philip (The Apostle)

Philip

**Philip** was from Bethsaida in Galilee and was one of Jesus' twelve apostles. Jesus found Philip in Galilee and said, “Come, follow Me”. Philip found Nathanael and told him to come see Jesus for Himself! Philip was one of Jesus' chosen apostles.

## Bible InfoScan

Philip was from Bethsaida in Galilee. This was also the hometown of Jesus’ disciples, Andrew and Peter. Philip was one of Jesus’ original, hand-picked disciples. Jesus went to Galilee and found Philip. Jesus said, “Come, follow Me.” After speaking with Jesus, “Philip went to look for Nathanael and told him, “We have found the very person Moses and the prophets wrote about! His name is Jesus, the son of Joseph from Nazareth.” “Nazareth!” exclaimed Nathanael. “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” “Come and see for yourself,” Philip replied (John 1:43).

Philip was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles who was given authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. (Matthew 10:3). We find Philip mentioned next in a very familiar Bible story. A huge crowd kept following Jesus. There were about 5000 men plus women and children. Jesus turned to Philip and asked him where they could buy bread to feed the huge crowd. The Bible says that Jesus was testing Philip because Jesus already knew what He was going to do! So what was Jesus test about?

Philip was from Galilee so he was familiar with the area. If there were resources to feed the people, Philip would know! However, this was truly a test of faith. Philip and the other disciples had seen Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine. Would Philip make the connection and apply what He saw? Would he by faith believe Jesus could also miraculously feed the crowd? Was anything too hard for Jesus? Philip, it seems, did not pass the test that day. He replied that even if they worked for months, they wouldn’t have enough money to feed them! (John 6:15)

Later in Jesus’ ministry, some Greeks had come to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration. They visited Philip and told him that they would like to meet Jesus. Philip and Andrew then went to ask Jesus. (John 12:20-22). Later in Jesus' ministry, He talked to His disciples about returning to heaven and preparing a place for them. Jesus did not want their hearts to be troubled when He left them. Philip asked Jesus to show them the Father (God). He said if Jesus showed them the Father, they would be satisfied. This must have been disappointing to Jesus after spending so much time with His disciples. He had at different times explained and shown them how He and the Father were one. Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking me to show him to you?" (John 14:1-11).

Philip became a fisher of men, just like the other apostles when Jesus ministry began on Earth. He could always look back to his first “catch”, his friend Nathanael, who he introduced to Jesus.

## Life Lessons

* Invite others to meet Jesus.
* Don't look at the situation, look at Jesus.
* Jesus will reveal himself to us.
Ruth (Episode)

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***Ruth*** is the first episode of the third season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris' mom forgets that he has a trip planned to the lake and volunteers him to help his Great Aunt Isabel do yard work for the weekend. Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to meet someone who gave up everything to show kindness to her family. They meet Ruth, a young woman from Moab whose husband died, leaving her alone with her mother-in-law, Naomi. Then a kindhearted relative steps in to change their lives forever.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Ruth
* Naomi
* Boaz
* Orpah
* King David

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris would rather spend time at the lake with Joy and her family than assist his wacky great Aunt Isobel with summer chores and yard work on her somewhat neglected property. Superbook takes the kids on trip to meet Ruth who is living with and caring for Naomi – her family. Through the adventure and love story that evolves between Boaz and Ruth, Chris comes to stronger appreciation of how family members should treat one another – with kindness and loyalty. After his Superbook adventure, Chris forgoes the lake, surprises his aunt with a major house and yard spruce up, and prepares a family picnic just for her.
Pharaoh (During the Exodus)

Pharaoh

**The Pharaoh** was the leader of Egypt, and Egypt was the greatest civilization in Moses’ lifetime. During his lifetime, the Pharaoh had enslaved the Israelites. Eventually, Moses was called to face the Pharaoh and demand that he "let his people go." The king of Egypt was so proud that he refused these demands. The Pharaoh went up against the living God.

## Bible InfoScan

Pharaoh was the title for Egyptian kings until 323 B.C. In the Egyptian language, the word means "great house".

The Egyptians believed that the Pharaoh was a god. While he ruled, he was the Son of Ra, the sun god. His word was law, and he owned everything. He was the head of the army and the central figure in the nation’s religious life.

After Pharaoh placed Joseph in power, Joseph brought the Israelites to Egypt. His descendants had many children and grandchildren. In fact, they multiplied so greatly that they became extremely powerful and filled the land. Eventually, a new Pharaoh came to power in Egypt who knew nothing about Joseph or what he had done. The Pharaoh told his people, “Look, the people of Israel now outnumber us and are stronger than we are. We must make a plan to keep them from growing even more. If we don’t, and if war breaks out, they will join our enemies and fight against us. Then they will escape from the country” (Exodus 1:10).

So the Egyptians made the Israelites their slaves. They appointed brutal slave drivers over them, hoping to wear them down with crushing labor. They forced them to build the cities of Pithom and Rameses as supply centers for the king. But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more the Israelites multiplied and spread, and the more alarmed the Egyptians became. So, under Pharaoh's orders, the Egyptians worked the people of Israel without mercy. They made their lives bitter, forcing them to mix mortar and make bricks and do all the work in the fields. They were ruthless in all their demands.

God called Moses to deliver the Israelites from the ruthless hand of Pharaoh. When Moses went back to Egypt to ask for the freedom of the Israelites, the king of Egypt was so proud that he went up against the living God. After the ten plagues, Pharaoh eventually let the Israelites go. When he changed his mind and tried to chase down the Israelites, God drowned his army and chariots in the Red Sea. Pharaoh had rejected God and His power (Exodus 1:7-14).

## Life Lessons

* God is the one true, Almighty and living God.
* Kings and kingdoms come and go, but the Kingdom of God is eternal.
* When God speaks, listen carefully.
* God answers prayer.
* Pride, ambition, and jealousy can harden your heart. This can cause great harm to you and those around you.
The First Christmas

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***The First Christmas*** is the eighth episode of the first season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Commercial Christmas mayhem is reigning supreme in the Quantum household. After Chris offhandedly remarks that the family nativity scene is just another decoration like a reindeer or Santa's elves, Superbook whisks off our heroes on a journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas!

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Mary
* Gabriel
* Joseph (Mary's Husband)
* Baby Jesus
* The Shepherds
* The Wise Men
* King Herod

### Places and Artifacts

* Bethlehem
* Nazareth
* Jerusalem
* Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

 Plot

Commercial Christmas mayhem reigns in the Quantum household. The Prince of Peace seems to have left this family to their own comical devices and distractions on this blessed holiday. When Chris ignores his promise to set up the nativity scene, he offhandedly says to Joy that it’s just another decoration like all their reindeer, snowflakes, and Santa’s elves. Superbook intercedes and whisks our young heroes off on a journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas.
They learn of Herod’s secret plan to try and thwart the birth of a new “king,” who he imagines as a threat to his throne. Chris, Joy, and Gizmo then travel with Mary and Joseph, who are on their way to Bethlehem for the census. On their journey, Chris is comically caught up in thinking he spies Herod’s men behind every rock and tree as he positions himself as the Holy Family’s personal bodyguard. In time, the power of the blessed event of Jesus’ birth overtakes all else in their minds as angels and shepherds overtake the stable and sing glorious praise.
Our heroes eventually return home to refocus the Quantums' Christmas Eve preparations back on Christ’s birthday and less on the commercial trappings of the holiday season.
The Road to Damascus

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***The Road to Damascus*** is the twelfth episode of the first season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

When a delinquent teen enters Chris and Joy’s lives, they don’t see any chance of him changing his ways. However, Superbook takes our heroes on a journey where they encounter the sinister Saul of Tarsus. Through experiencing Saul's dramatic life change, the kids return home with a renewed hope that amazing change is always possible with God.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Saul/Paul
* Ananias
* Stephen
* The High Priest

### Places and Artifacts

* Damascus
* Water Baptism
* Spirit Baptism

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

When a delinquent teen enters Chris and Joy’s life, they don’t see any chance of him changing his ways. However, Superbook takes our heroes on a journey to the early days of Christianity, where they encounter a man named Saul of Tarsus, who also seems to be an impossible case. His violent actions towards the church take a startling turn on the road to Damascus.
There, the kids witness Saul’s miraculous conversion and follow him to his healing and baptism at the hands of Ananias. Once the persecutor, Saul, now called Paul, finds himself becoming the persecuted, and our kids are instrumental in his exciting escape over the city wall and away from others bent on rooting out Christianity. The kids’ involvement in this exciting story of conversion brings them home with a renewed hope that amazing change is always possible with God.
The Three Visitors

The Three Visitors

**The Three Visitors** are three men that Abraham met. Most folks believe these were three heavenly beings in human bodies. Some think they were all created angels; others think that one of them was the Son of God, the Angel of the covenant. Through these visitors, the Lord promised Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son, even though they were both very old.

## Bible InfoScan

Abraham was waiting to entertain any weary traveler, for they did not have any hotels or inns like we have today. While Abraham was sitting outside his tent, he saw three men coming near. Many scholars believe these were three heavenly beings in human bodies. Some think they were all created angels; others think that one of them was the Son of God, the Angel of the covenant. Through these visitors, the Lord promised Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son, even though they were both very old (Genesis 18:1).

## Life Lessons

* Hebrews 13:2 says, "Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!"
Esther – For Such a Time as This

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***Esther – For Such a Time as This*** is the fifth episode of the second season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

At school, Joy has to choose between standing up for Bonnie or going with the crowd. Suddenly, Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when Queen Esther chooses to stand up for the Israelite people. This encourages Joy when she faces Janice and the Girls' Leadership Club.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Esther
* Mordecai
* King Xerxes
* Haman
* The Jews in Exile

### Places and Artifacts

* Persia
* Susa
* Purim

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Joy is challenged to stand up to Janice, the President of the Girls' Leadership Club. Janice questions Joy’s selection of Bonnie, the new girl in the wheelchair. If Joy nominates the new girl, she could lose her own position in the club. Superbook whisks the kids off to meet Queen Esther, who is facing a moral crisis of her own. As Joy befriends the queen, she learns that her dilemma pales in comparison to the life and death choice Queen Esther must grapple with. At the moment of truth, Esther shows her true colors and stands up for what is right, even though it could mean death. She is rewarded for her bravery and protects a nation. Joy returns home full of the resilience and fortitude to do the right thing in her situation at school.
Heroes of the Bible

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***Heroes of the Bible*** is the fifteenth episode of the fifth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris wants to spend time with the heroes in the latest Holo-9 Game rather than lead a youth group Bible Study. Superbook whisks Chris and Joy away leaving behind a shocked Gizmo for the first time ever! Gizmo frantically tries to locate where Superbook has taken Chris and Joy and find a way to bring them back! Chris and Joy revisit Bible heroes Noah, as well as Joshua and Rahab, and see them in a new light alongside his Holo-9 heroes. Superbook also reminds them of other real-life Bible heroes such as Abraham, Joseph, David, Esther, and Daniel. When Chris returns, he leads the Bible Study and offers a new perspective on being a real hero in God's eyes.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Noah
* Shem, Ham, and Japheth
* Abraham
* Rahab
* Joshua
* The Israelite Spies
* The King of Jericho
* David
* Daniel
* Esther

### Places and Artifacts

* Mount Ararat
* The Ark
* The Flood
* The Rainbow Covenant
* The Walls of Jericho
* Jericho

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris would rather play the hero in his latest Holo-9 Game System upload than lead a youth group Bible Study meeting at his church. That's when Superbook whisks Chris and Joy away and leaves behind Gizmo for the first time ever!
Chris' "protector-robot" is not traveling with him on this adventure and the little red robot is frantically trying to figure our where in time Superbook has taken Chris and Joy, so that he might find a way bring them back through a crazy, experimental, time-loop backspin... or some such!
Meanwhile, Chris and Joy revisit past adventures with Noah and Rahab. They re-visit these Bible heroes but get to see them in a whole new light because of Chris' comparisons between them and his Holo-9 heroes.
By the time the kids return home, Chris has not only been reminded of the heroics of Rahab and Noah, but of Abraham, Joseph, David, Esther, and Daniel as well. Chris leads the Bible Study meeting and offers a whole new perspective on what it takes to be a hero in God's eyes.

## Trivia

* This is the third clip episode of the series. It was followed by The Promise of a Child and Rescued!.
Rebekah

* Youth
* Old

**Rebekah** is Isaac's wife and the mother of Jacob and Esau. When Rebekah became pregnant with twins, she prayed about the babies struggling within her womb. God revealed to her that the twins would become two rival nations and the older of the twins would serve the younger. Instead of trusting God, she began to scheme for her favorite son, Jacob. When she died, she was buried in the cave of Machpelah.

## Bible InfoScan

Rebekah’s father was Bethuel and her brother was Laban. They lived in Padan-aram in Mesopotamia, the area from which Abraham came. When Abraham was very old and after Sarah had died, he sent his servant to find a wife for Isaac among his relatives because he didn’t want Isaac to marry a Canaanite woman.

In Genesis 24, we read how the servant prayed and waited at the well. God showed him that Rebekah was to be Isaac’s wife when she gave him water to drink. Rebekah agreed to travel to Canaan to marry Isaac, a forty-year-old man whom she had never met. Isaac loved her very much, but they were married for twenty years before God answered Isaac’s prayer for a child.

Rebekah fell pregnant with twins. She prayed about the babies struggling within her womb. God revealed to her that the twins would become two rival nations and the older of the twins would serve the younger (Genesis 25:19-26, Romans 9:10-12). This seemed to influence Rebekah’s actions. Instead of trusting God, she began to scheme for her favorite son, Jacob. She masterminded the plot that resulted in Esau trading away his birthright to his brother (Genesis 25:27-34). Jacob received the firstborn blessing instead of Esau (Genesis 27:1-40). Jacob was then sent away to escape Esau’s murderous threats (Genesis 27:41-46). Rebekah never saw Jacob again. When she died, she was buried in the cave of Machpelah (Genesis 49:30-31).

## Life Lessons

* You can speak to God about your concerns.
* Faith is trusting in God, and not scheming to make things happen.
* God even uses our mistakes in his plan.
* Favoritism hurts a family.
Goliath

Goliath

**Goliath** was born in Gath and he grew to be a giant of a man. He was a soldier who fought in the Philistine army. As the army of Saul formed a battle line against the invading Philistines, Goliath, their champion, stepped forward and challenged the Israelites to send a man against him in single combat to decide which army would claim victory.

## Bible InfoScan

Goliath was born in Gath, and he grew to be a giant of a man (1 Samuel 17:4). He was a soldier who fought in the Philistine army. The Philistines, like the ancient Greeks, sometimes decided issues of war by choosing champions who met in combat between the armies. As the army of Saul formed a battle line against the invading Philistines, Goliath, their champion, stepped forward and challenged the Israelites to send a man against him in single combat to decide which army would claim victory. The Israelites’ terrified response revealed their loss of faith in the promises of God and their search for security in a human king (1 Samuel 17:8-11).

David, however, responded to the challenge because Goliath defied God. Can you believe that? David had so much faith in how big God was, he hardly gave a thought to how small he seemed compared to Goliath!

Goliath ridiculed and threatened others. He defied God and when he fought David, he didn’t realize that he was also fighting a holy and powerful God. And, of course, the astonishing victory only confirmed that the Lord's anointing was on David's life.

## Life Lessons

* Don't rely on your own strength and abilities.
* Don't ridicule and threaten others.
* Realize God is holy and powerful.
* Honor and respect the living God.
God/The Holy Spirit

## The Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit

The Spirit of God is the Holy Spirit. He is the third person of the Trinity (Three-in-One God). There is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The Hebrew word for the Spirit of God is "Ruach Elohim," which means "breath" or "breathing out." Breath is a good word to describe God because breath represents life, a living creative force.

## Life Lessons

* Allow the Spirit of God to bring you to Christ, to live in you, and to work in your life.
* The Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) will give you wisdom, understanding, knowledge, guidance, and power.
* The Holy Spirit leads us into all truth.
* The Holy Spirit is our Helper.
* The Holy Spirit gives us wisdom when we ask.
Joshua and Caleb

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***Joshua and Caleb*** is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris gets his big break to start on the soccer team. His excitement quickly fades when he finds out some teammates are willing to cheat to win. Even worse, they want Chris to help them! Chris is in a bad spot! Superbook whisks the kids back to meet Caleb, Joshua and the ten other spies sent out by Moses to explore the land of Canaan the Lord has promised the Israelites.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Joshua
* Caleb
* Moses
* Aaron
* The Twelve Spies
* The Giants

### Places and Artifacts

* The Promised Land
* Canaan
* Wilderness of Paran
* The Tabernacle
* Negev

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris is excited to get his big break and go from benchwarmer to starter on his soccer team, but his excitement quickly fades when he realizes some of his teammates are willing to cheat in order to win. Not only that, they want him to take part in their scheme. When Chris doesn't know how to stand up to them, Superbook whisks the kids back to meet Caleb, Joshua and the rest of the spies sent out by Moses to explore the land of Canaan - the land of “milk and honey” the Lord has promised the Israelites.
This land is bountiful in vineyards, orchards and crops as far as the eye can see, but all most of the spies can think about are the giants that inhabit the land. While Caleb and Joshua see the amazing abundance of the land as the fulfillment of the Lord's promises, the rest of the spies let their fear of the giants consume them. So much so, they stir up fear and dissension to undermine the good report of the land Caleb and Joshua bring back to Moses.
The kids see how Caleb and Joshua refuse to let fear and intimidation cloud their judgment for what they know to be right and how the Lord blesses them for their faithfulness. The rest of the Israelites, on the other hand, must pay a harsh price for turning their backs on the Lord once again. When the kids return home, a newly inspired Chris gathers the courage to stand up to his cheating teammates, follow the Lord and do the right thing.
Noah and the Ark

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***Noah and the Ark*** is the ninth episode of the second season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

During school hours, Joy and Chris have to choose between skipping school with a bad crowd or rejecting Pearce’s dangerous influence. Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when the world was fraught with evil. This experience encourages Joy and Chris to reject Pearce’s dangerous influence.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Noah
* Shem, Ham, and Japheth

### Places and Artifacts

* Mount Ararat
* The Ark
* The Flood
* The Rainbow Covenant

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Gizmo catches Chris and Joy skipping school. They're hanging out with a bad role model, Pearce, the leader of an extreme skateboarding team. Superbook sends the trio back to a time when the world was fraught with evil -- so evil, in fact, that God vows to destroy the world, saving only Noah and his family. God tells Noah, the "only righteous man" on Earth, to gather his family and a menagerie of animal kinds. As they witness the Flood -- and Noah's unwavering faith in God -- our heroes see how their bad behavior paralleled the world's descent into sin. Heartened by Noah's example and God's covenant with mankind to never again destroy the world with a flood, they return to the present where they reject Pearce's dangerous influence.
Paul and Barnabas

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***Paul and Barnabas*** is the twelfth episode of the fourth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Jia Wei embarrasses Chris by inviting students to a Bible study group. Superbook whisks the kids away to journey with Paul and Barnabas on their mission to spread the message of Jesus. They witness Paul's miracle, blinding an evil sorcerer and converting the Roman Governor to a believer in Jesus. The job becomes too much for disciple John Mark, who abandons the work and returns to Jerusalem. Paul and Barnabas continue spreading the Gospel against all manner of adversity including Paul being stoned and Barnabas and Paul separating over a disagreement. Chris takes their example to heart and when Superbook returns him to school, he, Joy, and Gizmo stand up for Jia Wei and his Bible study group. Chris takes a small, first step, on a journey towards pronouncing the Gospel as the power to salvation.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Saul/Paul
* Barnabas
* John Mark
* Peter
* The Apostles
* The Twelve Apostles
* Gamaliel
* Sergius Paulus
* Elymas
* The High Priest
* The Sanhedrin

### Places and Artifacts

* Antioch
* The Temple
* Paphos
* Antioch of Pisidia
* Iconium
* Lystra and Derbe

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris is embarrassed by Jia Wei who is being made fun of for inviting students to a Bible study group. Superbook whisks the kids away to journey with Paul and Barnabas on their mission to spread the message of Jesus. Their adventures take them to Paphos where they witness Paul's miracle, blinding Elymas Bar-Jesus, and converting the Roman Governor, Sergius Paulus. From there it's on to Perga where the job becomes too much for disciple John Mark, who abandons the work and returns to Jerusalem.
Paul and Barnabas, however, carry on and wind up in Lystra, where Paul is stoned and almost dies. However, he and Barnabas, ever the "Son of Encouragement," continue spreading the message of Jesus against all manner of adversity and finally to the point of a rift in their friendship. Chris takes their example to heart and when Superbook returns him to school, he, Joy, and Gizmo stand up for Jia Wei and his Bible study group. Chris becomes his own version of a "Son of Encouragement" while taking a small, first step, on a journey towards pronouncing the Gospel as the power to salvation.

## Trivia

* Jia Wei mentions Superbook taking him to see Cain and Abel, which has yet to happen for Chris, Joy and Gizmo.
The Fiery Furnace!

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***The Fiery Furnace!*** is the third episode of the second season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris is tested with a moral dilemma choosing between right and wrong. Joy warns Chris to do the right thing. Suddenly, Superbook launches them back to a time when three men are tested by fire and still refuse to disobey God!

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
* Nebuchadnezzar
* The 4th Person in the Fire
* The Astrologers

### Places and Artifacts

* Babylon
* The Golden Image
* The Fiery Furnace

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris wrestles with making a moral decision between right and wrong. This is a decision that Joy warns could get him in big trouble. Superbook takes him and his friends back to Babylon during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar to meet Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These three men choose to obey God and trust Him for protection -- no matter the cost.