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Joy Pepper

Joy

**Joy Pepper** is a main character in Superbook, alongside her next-door neighbor and best friend Chris Quantum and Chris' robot Gizmo. She is the classmate of Chris Quantum at Valleyview Middle School.

## Personality

Joy is outgoing and usually a bit more adventurous than Chris. She loves soccer, is super athletic, and great at other sports as well. Joy likes to challenge Gizmo and Chris at trivia games.

## Physical Appearance

Joy's physical appearance has changed throughout the series. However, she retains some recurring characteristics. She has a small frame, dirty blonde hair with wavy bangs, blue eyes, and light skin.

## Gallery

### Images

Joy in the episode "Doubting Thomas".Joy in the episode "Heroes of the Bible".Joy in the episode "The Widow's Mite".
Job (Episode)

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***Job*** is the eighth episode of the second season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

During the worst week of his life, Chris loses his grandpa. He feels as if he cannot go on. He wants to give up on doing what is right. Suddenly, Superbook sends Chris, Joy, and Gizmo to a time when Job is tested by Satan.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Job
* Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar
* Job's Children
* Job's Wife
* Satan

### Places and Artifacts

* Heaven
* Faith

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris is having the worst week of his life. When his grandpa suddenly dies, he feels as though he can't go on. He wants to blame someone for all his pain and doesn't understand why these bad things are happening to him. Superbook whisks the kids away to meet Job, a man who is tested beyond limits. As Chris becomes involved with Job's plight, he is amazed at his profound ability to remain faithful to God through all sorts of adversity. Chris takes strength from Job's example. When the kids return home, Chris applies what he's learned about having faith in God. He knows God will not abandon him.
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

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***Elijah and the Prophets of Baal*** is the thirteenth episode of the second season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris is hooked on becoming the most powerful “god” in the his online 3D game, “Battleverse of the Gods!" Suddenly, Superbook sends them to a time when Elijah battles the prophets of Baal. He shows the believers of Baal that there is only one true God.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Elijah
* King Ahab
* Queen Jezebel
* The False Prophets

### Places and Artifacts

* Mount Carmel
* Samaria
* The Altar

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris is hooked on becoming the most powerful “god” in the online 3D game, “Battleverse of the Gods!" He has practically forgotten about friends and family as he and Gizmo have spent so much time in the immersive “Battleverse.” Superbook sends them on trip to witness Elijah battle the prophets of Baal. He demonstrates to the believers of Baal that there is only one true, all-powerful God. Chris returns home humbled. He gives up his addiction to the video game and decides to spend time thinking more about the only real God.
Joseph (Mary's Husband)

Joseph

**Joseph** didn't have to be Jesus' earthly father, but he chose to obey what God said. He was a descendant of David and the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. He was a man of integrity who held strong beliefs and always tried to do what was right.

## Bible InfoScan

Joseph didn’t have to be Jesus’ earthly father, but he chose to obey what God said. He was a descendant of David and the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus (Matthew 1:16, Luke 3:23). He was a man of integrity. He held strong beliefs, and he always tried to do what was right. When he learned that Mary was pregnant, he knew the child was not his. He wanted to break the engagement in such a way that Mary would not suffer public shame. God showed him in a dream that the child was God’s. He instructed Joseph to take Mary as his wife Mary and to name the baby Jesus. For Joseph, believing this was difficult enough – but obeying it was a really BIG DEAL.

In other dreams, an angel of the Lord told Joseph to flee with his family to Egypt and later to return to Nazareth. Each time, Joseph obeyed God’s guidance immediately (Matthew 2:21). Around Nazareth, Jesus was known as “Joseph’s son” (Luke 4:22, John 1:45, John 6:42). He was Jesus’ earthly and legal father.

We don’t know how long Joseph lived, but he was last mentioned when Jesus was 12 years old when he took his family to Jerusalem for the Passover. We know Joseph was a carpenter or woodworker as Jesus was referred to as “the carpenter’s son” (Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3). During Jesus’ ministry as an adult, there is no mention of Joseph, so it is assumed that he was dead. Joseph was most likely the father of James, Joseph, Simon, Judas (not the one who later betrayed Jesus), and he had daughters, as well (Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3).

## Life Lessons

* Submit to God's will.
* Trust God for your future.
* Obey God's instructions.
In The Beginning

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***In The Beginning*** is the first episode of the first season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

When Chris disobeys his father by sneaking into the Quantum lab to look at the Professor’s latest invention, he has an accident that almost destroys the top secret work-in-progress. Chris is mortified and doesn’t know what he’ll say to his father. Superbook intervenes and takes our three heroes on a journey to witness Lucifer’s fall and transformation into Satan during a blistering heavenly battle.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* God
* Adam
* Eve
* Michael
* Lucifer
* The Serpent
* Satan

### Places and Artifacts

* Heaven
* Garden of Eden
* The Tree of Life
* The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil
* The Creation

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

When Chris disobeys his father by sneaking into the Quantum lab to look at the Professor’s latest invention, he has an accident that almost destroys the top secret work-in-progress. Chris is mortified and doesn’t know what he’ll say to his father.
Superbook intervenes and takes our three heroes on a journey to witness Lucifer’s fall and transformation into Satan during a blistering heavenly battle. After Satan has been cast to Earth, Chris, Joy, and Gizmo are witness to the destruction of Adam and Eve’s perfect world in Eden due to their own disobedience.
During the climax, God comes searching for Adam and Eve in the Garden. When He encounters them and the snake, God hurls the serpent to the ground as it morphs into a legless, crawling creature. In this scene, God asserts, “And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” After Eden is locked away behind gates protected by an Angel, Adam and Eve are left outside to face a life less than perfect. Superbook eventually returns the kids home but leaves them with an important message about God’s love and forgiveness.
Chris has come to understand that we’re all human and in our weakness we do things we shouldn’t. Although the Professor is disappointed in his son’s disobedience, he does love Chris and ultimately forgives him – but there are repercussions, and Chris knows he will need to make amends for what’s occurred through his act of disobedience.
The Ten Commandments

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***The Ten Commandments*** is the fifth episode of the first season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

The Quantum family along with Joy and Gizmo are enjoying a family camp out when Chris secretly decides it’ll be more adventurous to ignore the rules laid down by his parents and the park ranger. His flagrant disregard causes Superbook to send our dynamic trio on a trip back in time so they can learn that rules are in place to protect you -- not to make you miserable!

## Bible Profiles

### People

* God
* Moses
* Aaron
* The Israelites

### Places and Artifacts

* Mount Sinai
* The Stone Tablets/The Ten Commandments
* Manna
* The Golden Calf

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

 Plot

The Quantum family along with Joy and Gizmo are enjoying a family camp out when Chris secretly decides it’ll be more adventurous to ignore the rules laid down by his parents and the park ranger. His arrogance and flagrant disregard gets him, Gizmo, and Joy lost and trapped in an abandoned mining tunnel. Superbook whisks the kids back to a time when the Israelites were facing their own challenges regarding rules and laws. The adventure involves the Israelites left with Aaron after Moses ascends the mountain to confer with God. Left without rules, some of the Israelites descend into moral chaos. Our heroes are caught in the middle of their “lawless” pursuits, which threaten to destroy the harmony of the camp. When Moses descends with the Ten Commandments, Chris receives an impactful reminder about the importance of following rules and laws. The Ten Commandments have been provided by a loving God for the good of His people. When Superbook returns the kids to the cave, Chris’s newfound appreciation for the rules of the forest help create a happy ending to this Quantum family campout.
Paul Keeps the Faith

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***Paul Keeps the Faith*** is the eighth episode of the fifth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Joy's life is shaken to its core when her mom is suddenly rushed to the hospital with a serious illness. Joy questions why God doesn't just fix her mom and wonders what good the Bible is when something so terrible is happening. Superbook whisks the kids to Rome during The Great Fire. The kids meet the Apostle Paul and a Christian girl named Julia. Paul shows the kids how Christians suffered for their faith, but found strength and hope in the scriptures. When the kids return Joy has a new perspective, which gives her the courage to share Christ's love with her mom.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Paul in Chains
* Luke
* Emperor Nero

### Places and Artifacts

* Rome
* The Temple
* Jerusalem
* Epistle

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Joy's life is shaken to it's core when her mom is suddenly rushed to the hospital with a serious illness. Joy questions why God doesn't fix her mom and wonders what good the Bible is when something so terrible is happening. Superbook whisks the kids away to Rome (64 AD) during the Great Fire. There the kids meet Julia, a Christian girl who lives by faith in the midst of suffering and the Apostle Paul. Superbook shows the kids how Christians suffered greatly in the past, but through it all found strength and hope in the scriptures. When the kids return Joy has a new perspective, which gives her the courage to share Christ's love with her mom.

## Trivia

* This is currently the only Superbook episode to depict events and characters outside the Bible. Nero causing the fire of Rome and blaming the Christians as the scapegoat ultimately led to Paul's arrest and death, but these events are not described in the Bible and is only found in secular history. However, Paul clearly alludes to his upcoming death in 2 Timothy 4:6-8 which many scholars believe was his last epistle that he wrote in prison before his execution.
Eliab

Eliab

**Eliab** thought he should be chosen king of Israel by Samuel, but Samuel decision was led by God's Spirit, not by Eliab's size, strength, and good looks.

## Bible InfoScan

Eliab was the eldest son of Jesse and, thus, the older brother of King David. He was apparently tall and had fair features but not the proper heart to be king of Israel. "Do not consider his appearance or his height...the Lord looks at the heart" (1 Samuel 16:7). One negative thing about Eliab was his temper, as witnessed when he argued with his youngest brother before David went to fight Goliath (1 Samuel 17:28).

## Life Lessons

* God looks at the heart.
* A bad temper is sometimes a sign of heart that is not right with God.
Episodes

### Genre

Science Fiction
Christianity History
Animation Adventure
Family Fantasy

### Language

English

* List of Season 1 Episodes
	+ Main article: Season 1
* List of Season 2 Episodes
	+ Main article: Season 2
* List of Season 3 Episodes
	+ Main article: Season 3
* List of Season 4 Episodes
	+ Main article: Season 4
* List of Season 5 Episodes
	+ Main article: Season 5
* List of Season 6 Episodes
	+ Main article: Season 6
The Good Samaritan (Episode)

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***The Good Samaritan*** is the thirteenth episode of the third season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

While a “starving” Joy is looking forward to pizza, Chris is concerned about a girl and her brother who have nothing to eat. Superbook whisks the kids to time when Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jesus
* James
* John
* Peter
* The Good Samaritan
* The Samaritans
* The Scribe
* The Jewish Man
* The Twelve Apostles

### Places and Artifacts

* Samaria
* The Parables

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

A “starving” Joy is looking forward to pizza. The kids see a girl and her little brother taking all the ketchup packets from the pizza parlor to make “ketchup soup.” Chris is concerned that the girl and her brother may have nothing to eat. Joy doesn't think it's their responsibility to get involved. Suddenly, Superbook takes the kids back to a town on the road to Jerusalem.
Gizmo hears Jesus telling the parable of the Good Samaritan. Later, Gizmo finds Chris and Joy at the village's marketplace where Joy, bereft of her pizza, is learning what it means to be hungry amid plenty. Excited by his encounter with Jesus, Gizmo leads them back to the well only to find that Jesus and His disciples are no longer there. Gizmo tells Chris and Joy the story he heard, and we see the parable unfold as Jesus told it -- despite an excited Gizmo's comically unsuccessful attempts to put himself into the parable.
The kids are trying to understand exactly what the parable means when Jesus returns to the well and helps them understand the meaning. The kids return to the modern world and, following the example of the Good Samaritan, invite the girl and her little brother to share their pizza.
The Moneychangers

Moneychangers

**The Moneychangers** were bankers who exchanged one nation’s currency (money) or one size of coin for another. They usually charged an extremely high fee for their services. Some moneychangers worked in the Temple area because the money given to the Temple had to be in the Tyrian silver coin, a certain type of currency.

## Bible InfoScan

The moneychangers were bankers who exchanged one nation’s currency (money) or one size of coin for another. They usually charged an extremely high fee for their services. Some moneychangers worked in the Temple area because the money given to the Temple had to be in the Tyrian silver coin, a certain type of currency.

Jesus cleansed or cleared the Temple of the dishonest moneychangers on two different occasions. Once, at the beginning of His ministry (John 2:13-16), He used a whip He made from some ropes to chase away the merchants selling cattle, sheep, and doves for sacrifices, as well as the dealers at tables exchanging foreign money.

At the end of His ministry (Matthew 21:12-13), Jesus cleared the Temple a second time. He didn’t want the Temple to be a marketplace, a place of buying, selling, and cheating. He wanted it to be a place of prayer, a place to worship God.
Thomas

* Seasons 3-5
* Seasons 1-2

**Thomas**, also known as **Didymus** or **The Twin** and nicknamed **Doubting Thomas**, was one of Jesus' twelve apostles. Soon after Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to the disciples. One of the disciples, Thomas, was not present and refused to believe that Jesus had appeared to the eleven other apostles, until he could see and feel the wounds received by Jesus on the cross.

## Bible InfoScan

Thomas was also called Didymus (Greek) and nicknamed “the Twin”. He was one of the twelve apostles of Christ. (Matthew 10:3 ; John 11:16). Many people know Thomas by another nickname - “Doubting Thomas”. Thomas received this name by not believing the disciples’ story about seeing Christ after His resurrection (John 20:25).

Regardless of his nickname, there was no doubt that Thomas loved Jesus! When Jesus planned to return to Judea to see Lazarus, the disciples cautioned Jesus. "But his disciples objected. “Rabbi,” they said, “only a few days ago the people in Judea were trying to stone you. Are you going there again?” After seeing that Jesus was determined to go, Thomas boldly showed his love and loyalty. Thomas, nicknamed the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let’s go, too—and die with Jesus”" (John 11:9).

At the Last Supper, Jesus shared with His disciples that He was going to heaven to prepare a home for them. Jesus said that they knew the way to heaven. Thomas and the other disciples didn't understand what Jesus was saying. “No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?” (John 14:1-5).

Soon after Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to ten of the disciples. Thomas was not present. The disciples then shared with Thomas that they had seen the Lord. Thomas refused to believe until he could see and feel the wounds received by Jesus on the cross (John 20:19-25).

Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” “My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed.

Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me” (John 20:26-29). Thomas was not a doubter any longer! Thomas is mentioned by name only twice again in the Bible. He was with the other disciples as they fished on the Sea of Galilee when Jesus appeared to them.

He is listed with those present in the upstairs room as they waited for the promise of the Spirit (John 21:2, Acts 1:13). Nothing is recorded in the Bible about Thomas after He received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Church tradition has it that he died as a martyr.

## Life Lessons

* Even if you doubt like Thomas, God will not give up on you.
* God blesses you for believing without having to see.
The Roman Centurion in Jerusalem

The Roman Centurion in Jerusalem

**The Roman Centurion in Jerusalem** represented the civil authority that Rome had over Jerusalem. They were veteran soldiers who commanded 100 men. In Matthew 27:50-54, we see that a centurion was present at the crucifixion of Jesus and exclaimed that Jesus was the Son of God!

## Bible InfoScan

This Roman Centurion represented the civil authority that Rome had over Jerusalem. They were noticeable in the army because they wore a special ornate helmet. They would typically work their way up the ranks as soldiers and were promoted for their dedication and courage. They were veteran soldiers who commanded 100 men. Their group of 100 men would be a part of a larger group called a legion, which consisted of 6,000 soldiers. In Matthew 27:50-54, we see that a centurion was present at the crucifixion of Jesus and exclaimed that Jesus was the Son of God!
Love Your Enemies

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***Love Your Enemies*** is the ninth episode of the fifth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris has become a star on the church’s soccer team during its winning season. He now has a shot at making the regional All Stars. During tryouts, he is verbally and physically harassed because of his Christianity and Chris’ first reaction is to fight back. Superbook whisks the kids back to the Garden of Gethsemane where they witness Jesus’ arrest and how He heals a servant’s wound. They hear Jesus’ words of forgiveness for his enemies as He dies on the cross. A time swirl moves them forward in time to witness the trial of Stephen and then watch helplessly as he is stoned by an angry mob. As Jesus did, Stephen forgives his enemies as he dies. Returning to the All-Star tryouts, Chris understands how he needs to respond. He asks God for the strength and wisdom to reflect Christ. In a key skill test on the soccer field, Chris helps the boy who taunted him and begins to share Jesus and the Bible.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jesus
* Stephen
* Simon Peter
* James
* John
* Judas Iscariot
* The Twelve Apostles
* Malchus
* The High Priest
* Saul
* The Sanhedrin

### Places and Artifacts

* Garden of Gethsemane
* The Temple
* Jerusalem

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

The Church Group soccer team has had a winning season. Chris has become a star player and has a shot at making the regional All Stars. However, during tryouts he is verbally and physically harassed, with the focus of the taunts being his Christianity. His first reaction is to stand up against his persecutors and fight back.
It's then that Superbook whisks the kids back to the Garden of Gethsemane, where they witness the arrest of Jesus and see Him heal the man Peter wounds with a sword. They hear Jesus' words on the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” Then a time swirl moves them forward in time, where they witness the trial of Stephen and hear his account of the long history of men rejecting God -- and then watch helplessly as Stephen is stoned by an angry mob, echoing Jesus' words of forgiveness as he dies.
Returning to the All Star tryouts, Chris now understands how should change his response. He asks God not to get him out of this situation but rather for the strength and wisdom to continue to exemplify Jesus and Stephen to his persecutors. In a key skill test on the soccer field, Chris is able to help the boy who's been taunting him make the All Star Team , and has the opportunity to begin to speak to the boy about Jesus and the Bible.

## Trivia

* Jia Wei and Ellie appear in this episode but do not speak.
The Prodigal Son (Episode)

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***The Prodigal Son*** is the twelfth episode of the second season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Aaron gets in trouble with his father. He hides. Chris begins to wonder if what Aaron did can be forgiven. Superbook sends Joy, Chris, and Gizmo to a time when Jesus tells stories. One story shows us that no matter what we do, God will always accept us back into His family with open arms when we say we are sorry.

## Bible Profiles

* Jesus
* Peter
* The Parables
* The Older Son
* The Prodigal Son
* The Father of the Prodigal Son
* The Twelve Apostles
* The Apostles
* The Pharisees

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris and Joy’s friend Aaron gets in trouble with his father and hides in Chris’s tree house. Chris wonders if Aaron will be forgiven. Superbook takes Chris, Joy, and Gizmo back in time to see the religious leaders confront Jesus. They were upset that He ate with sinners.
Jesus tells the story of the Prodigal Son. The story shows us that no matter what we do, God will always accept us. This parable, along with the parable of the Lost Sheep, show how much our Heavenly Father loves those who wander away – and how He longs for them to return home.
When the trio returns home, Chris tells Aaron that no matter what he has done wrong, if he says he’s sorry, his father will forgive him – because he loves him.
Nicodemus (Episode)

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***Nicodemus*** is the second episode of the fifth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris, Joy and Gizmo hit the slopes on a ski trip with the church youth group. Chris begins to grapple with what it really means to be a Christian. As Chris ponders this, Superbook suddenly appears to transport Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Jerusalem at Passover time. There, they meet Nicodemus, a respected Pharisee and Jewish teacher. In the dark of night, the children follow Nicodemus, to secretly meet with Jesus and learn that everyone must be born again to see the Kingdom of God. Upon his return home, Chris takes a leap of faith to follow Jesus and become a Christian.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jesus
* Nicodemus
* John
* The Twelve Apostles
* The Pharisees

### Places and Artifacts

* Jerusalem
* The Temple

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris, Joy and Gizmo hit the slopes on a ski trip with the church youth group. Chris is surprised to see, Ellie, a classmate from school. Their conversation causes Chris to grapple with what it really means to be a Christian. While Chris contemplates, it’s all downhill for Gizmo as he causes chaos on the snow covered hill! Superbook suddenly appears to transport Chris, Joy and Gizmo to Jerusalem at Passover time. There, they meet Nicodemus, a respected Pharisee and Jewish teacher. In the dark of night, the children follow Nicodemus, to secretly meet with Jesus and learn that everyone must be born again to see the Kingdom of God. Safely back in Summit View, and impacted by his adventure with Nicodemus, Chris takes a leap of faith to follow Jesus and become a Christian.
Matthew

Matthew/Levi

**Matthew**, also known as **Levi**, was a tax collector whom Jesus called to be a follower, and was one of Jesus' twelve apostles. Matthew immediately left his work and hosted a banquet at his home for Jesus and invited many of his tax collector friends. Matthew became one of the twelve apostles. Matthew was sad like the other apostles when they could not cast an evil spirit out and Jesus said they lacked faith. However, as Jesus sent His disciples out, Matthew's faith is strengthened when he and Andrew pray for a leper who is then healed! All of the disciples rejoice at their success when they return to Jesus.

## Bible InfoScan

As with Peter, Andrew, James, and John, Jesus came to Matthew’s work place and called him to follow. And, like the others, Matthew immediately responded to Jesus’ call. "As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him" (Matthew 4:18 ; Matthew 9:9). There was a difference with Matthew however. Calling Matthew wasn’t a popular or wise choice for Jesus’ to make in man’s eyes. Matthew was a tax collector and worked for Herod Antipas and the Roman government.

Tax collectors were hated by the Jews because they often collected more than was necessary from the people and then pocketed the extra amount. This seems to be true with Matthew. Luke 5:29 describes Matthew as a wealthy person that is able to host a great banquet with many guests! “Later, Levi held a banquet in his home with Jesus as the guest of honor. Many of Levi’s fellow tax collectors and other guests also ate with them.” The Pharisees took issue with Jesus eating at Matthew’s house. But, regardless of popular opinion, Matthew was the type of person that Jesus came to earth to save! “Later, Matthew invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with such scum?”

When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Imagine how Jesus’ reply angered the religious leaders at the time! (Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32; Matthew 10:3). Matthew is also referred to as Levi (Luke 5:27 , Mark 2:14). He was the son of Alphaeus. He is widely believed to be the author of the gospel book of Matthew. Some scholars believe that Jesus gave Levi the name Matthew after he became a believer in Christ much like Saul's name was changed to Paul.

## Life Lessons

* Jesus came to save sinners.
* We must share Jesus with others.
* We should not delay answering the call of Jesus.
Jonah (Episode)

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

## Synopsis

Joy witnesses Sharon Myers stealing a bike and reports it to the principal. To Joy’s surprise, Principal Travis offers Sharon mercy instead of demanding justice. As Joy questions why Sharon shouldn’t be punished, Superbook transports her, Chris, and Gizmo to meet up with a prophet named Jonah. Jonah is running away from God because he doesn't think the people of Nineveh deserve God's mercy. Through Jonah's experiences, Joy realizes that mercy is a great gift to give as well as to receive.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jonah
* The Great Fish
* The King of Nineveh

### Places and Artifacts

* Nineveh
* Burlap and Ashes
* Casting Lots

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Joy witnesses the theft of a bike by a school bully and reports it to the principal. To Joy’s surprise, the principal offers mercy to the thief instead of demanding justice. As Joy questions why the bully wasn’t punished, Superbook transports her, along with Chris and Gizmo, to the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. They join Jonah on his journey as he runs away from God. Jonah disobeyed God’s command to go to the city of Nineveh and tell them to repent of their sinful ways. He thought that the people of Nineveh were sinful and deserved to be destroyed, so he fled from God. A great storm arose that threatened the lives of everyone aboard. The sailors threw Jonah overboard when they found out he was running from God. A great fish swallowed Jonah and the children and carried them back to shore. After being spit up on the beach, Jonah takes God’s warning to the sinful Ninevites. Everyone in the city, including the king, hears Jonah’s message and repents. This causes great frustration in Jonah, who becomes mad at God for not punishing the people. Joy relates to Jonah’s frustrations, but realizes it is better to give forgiveness and a second chance, even with someone she doesn’t like.
Baptized!

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***Baptized!*** is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris and Joy were excited about their upcoming baptism, but heavy rains are ruining their plans. Superbook takes them back in time to learn what it means to become fishers of men. Superbook also snags Ellie and brings her on the journey with them. Chris and Joy see what it's like for Ellie to see Jesus for the first time and guide her to accept Him as her Savior. Back at home, the weather clears up and the baptism ceremony is back on - including Ellie!

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jesus
* Simon Peter
* James
* John
* Philip
* Nathanael
* The Twelve Apostles
* The Apostles

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris and Joy were excited about their upcoming baptism, but heavy rains are ruining their plans. When Chris realizes that Joy changed her mind about inviting their friend Ellie because she's not a Christian yet, Superbook takes them back in time to learn what it means to become fishers of men, those who witness and share about who Jesus is with others who don't know Him yet. Only this time, Superbook snags Ellie from where she was at the same moment and brings her on the journey with them. Chris and Joy get to experience what it's like for Ellie to see Jesus for the first time and guide Ellie, who ultimately accept Him as her Savior. It's their first chance to act as fishers of men. By the end, the weather clears up, the baptism ceremony is back on. Ellie joins them and is baptized as well.
He Is Risen!

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***He Is Risen!*** is the eleventh episode of the first season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris is arguing with his mom, Phoebe. Superbook intervenes and, in a very special episode, takes Chris, Joy, Gizmo, AND Phoebe back in time for an encounter with Jesus’ mother Mary during the time of her son's crucifixion. When Superbook returns the family home, a wiser Chris apologizes for their argument, and their relationship is restored.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jesus
* Mary
* Peter
* John
* Mary Magdalene
* James
* Judas Iscariot
* The Twelve Apostles
* Pilate
* The Roman Centurion in Jerusalem
* The Chief Priests
* Satan

### Places and Artifacts

* Garden of Gethsemane
* The Temple
* Golgotha
* The Cross
* The Veil/The Curtain

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris is having an argument with his mother, Phoebe, and he’s disrespecting her wishes. Superbook appears and, in a very special episode, takes Chris, Joy, Gizmo, AND Phoebe back in time for an encounter with Jesus’ mother Mary at a most trying time – her son’s crucifixion.
During the astounding events that unfold – Jesus’ appearance before Pilate, the journey up Calvary, the Crucifixion, and finally the glory of the Resurrection – Chris witnesses Mary’s devotion to her son and Jesus’ love for His mother, even when fulfilling His part in God’s plan for mankind. Chris’ respect for his mother grows as he watches her with Mary.
When Superbook finally returns the family to present day, Phoebe miraculously has no recollection of the journey, but Chris is a changed son. He apologizes for their argument and acquiesces to her wishes to attend a family function rather than a concert with his friends.
Isaac and Rebekah

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***Isaac and Rebekah*** is the fourth episode of the third season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris neglects to listen to his father and follow the directions. Suddenly, Superbook takes them to spend time with Eliezer and learn the value of following instructions.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Eliezer
* Rebekah
* Isaac
* Abraham
* Laban
* Bethuel
* Sarah

### Places and Artifacts

* Haran
* Cave of Machpelah

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris is helping his father assemble a robot prototype. When he neglects to listen to his father and follow the directions, thinking he knows what is best, the robot goes comically awry and begins to destroy the yard. After Superbook takes them to spend time with Eliezer, on his journey to find a wife for Isaac, Chris learns the importance staying on mission and following what one has been instructed to do.
Revelation: The Final Battle!

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***Revelation: The Final Battle!*** is the thirteenth episode of the first season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

After Chris accidentally burns down his family's home, he is sure that there is no forgiveness for something this big! Superbook then takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to witness the end of days. Through this experience, he discovers the greatness of God’s forgiveness and restoration.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* God the Father
* Jesus, Lamb of God
* The Holy Spirit
* John
* Satan

### Places and Artifacts

* Mount of Olives
* The Book of Revelation
* New Jerusalem
* The Book of Life
* The Second Coming
* Armageddon

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

In a life-altering event, Chris accidentally starts a fire that burns down the Quantum family’s home. He believes there is no forgiveness for something this big. However, Superbook takes our heroes on a journey to show them that forgiveness – the ultimate forgiveness – has always been a part of God’s plan for mankind.
Chris encounters Satan in the desert just before the time of the apocalypse. While Satan attempts to lure the emotionally battered boy over to his side, Joy and Gizmo arrive in heaven where John is recording the revelations God is showing him. These events culminate in the climactic moments on earth when God vanquishes Satan and New Jerusalem descends upon earth. All who have asked God’s forgiveness are granted eternal life in His kingdom.
When Superbook returns the kids home, Chris faces his parents. They are just thankful everyone is safe. Chris thought what he did was unforgivable, but, out of love, his father forgives him. Chris and his parents hug joyously and know that their house is just a possession that can be replaced. Chris has come to learn the true power in forgiveness. He also learns that God has an amazing plan for our salvation.
The High Priest

* Season 1
* Season 4
* Season 5

**The High Priest** or the high priests and the most powerful priests were mainly Sadducees (Acts 5:17), a Jewish religious group made up of mostly land owners, merchants, and priests. The Sadducees opposed Jesus during his ministry (Matthew 22:23-24) and also opposed the early church (Acts 4:1-3, Acts 5:17-18).

## Bible InfoScan

The high priests and the most powerful priests were mainly Sadducees (Acts 5:17), a Jewish religious group made up of mostly land owners, merchants, and priests. Unlike the Pharisees, they did not believe in the resurrection of the dead or that there is life after death. They also did not believe in angels and demons or that all the Old Testament was God’s Word.

The Sadducees opposed Jesus during his ministry (Matthew 22:23-24) and also opposed the early church (Acts 4:1-3, Acts 5:17-18). Because the Sadducees rejected all the Jewish traditions, they were often in conflict with the Pharisees.

## Life Lessons

* Religion cannot save you, only believing in Jesus can.
David and Saul

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***David and Saul*** is the seventh episode of the third season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris vows to take revenge on a couple of jerk teens for stealing and destroying his guitar, but Superbook whisks the trio off to meet David, who has become a great warrior and foe to an angry and jealous King Saul. Chris watches as David shows mercy to Saul. After seeing David’s act of mercy, Chris decides against vengeance, and leaves judgment to God. In the end, the judgement does come as the teens are arrested by the police for theft, harassment, and vandalism.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* David
* King Saul
* Samuel
* Michal

### Places and Artifacts

* Gibeah
* Hebron
* Wilderness of En-gedi
* Kinnor

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris, Joy and Gizmo are heading home one night when two tough teens grab Chris' guitar and hop aboard a monorail train. Chris gives chase and demands that they return his instrument, but instead, the toughs smash it. Livid, Chris vows to take revenge, only before he can do so, Superbook transports our trio back in time to meet the adult David (they met when the younger version defeated the giant Goliath). David has become a great warrior, but he also faces an unpredictable foe in King Saul. Saul, who knows that David will someday replace him as ruler, alternates between affection and jealous rage, and tries to kill David several times. Chris expects David to seek payback; instead, David spares Saul’s life in the caves at En-Gedi. Seeing proof of David’s leniency (a torn fragment of his garb in David’s hand), Saul begs for mercy for him and his descendants, which David grants. Chris, Joy and Gizmo return home. With David’s example in mind, Chris decides against vengeance, knowing that whatever judgment awaits the delinquents' rests not with him, but with God. The teens that destroyed Chris's guitar show no remorse for it and think they are going to get away with their evil deeds. However, they get caught by the station's security cameras, and get arrested by the cops.
Tower of Babel and the Day of Pentecost

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***Tower of Babel and The Day of Pentecost*** is the second episode of the third season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris and Joy struggle to communicate with a new student in their school who just moved from India. Suddenly Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time when God created multiple languages.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* The Holy Spirit
* Jesus
* Peter
* The Twelve Apostles
* The Apostles
* Michael
* The Leader, the Architect, and the Aide of the Tower
* The Disciples
* The Men in White

### Places and Artifacts

* The Tower of Babel
* The Upper Room
* Mount of Olives
* Pentecost
* Spirit Baptism

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

Chris and Joy struggle to communicate with a new student in their school who just moved from India. Suddenly Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to see the people building a tower to defy God and to show their greatness. God recognizes the rebellion in the heart of the people and he confuses their languages. This causes the people to be scattered throughout the earth. Again, Superbook transports our friends in time to the city of Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost, 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus. They see the disciples of Jesus who are together in unity and prayer, waiting for the promised Holy Spirit. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter preached to the gathered crowd and 3,000 people believed and were baptized. Chris and Joy realize that God took away the ability of the people of Babel to understand each other so they couldn’t work together – but then on the Day of Pentecost, God gave the gift of tongues to help the people understand the Good News, and so that they could work together to do God’s will.
A Giant Adventure!

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***A Giant Adventure!*** is the sixth episode of the first season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris Quantum loses the courage to play his guitar in front of a crowd. Superbook whisks the kids off to meet another boy who had to face his own "giant." Chris, Joy and Gizmo befriend young David who is taking bread to his brothers on the front line of battle fighting the Philistines. It's when David meets the giant Goliath that Chris finds the courage to face his own giants.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* David
* Samuel
* King Saul
* Jesse
* Eliab
* Goliath

### Places and Artifacts

* Bethlehem
* Valley of Elah
* The Horn of Oil

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

 Plot

Chris Quantum loses the courage to play his guitar in front of a crowd. Superbook whisks the kids off to meet another boy who had to face his own "giant."
Chris, Joy, and Gizmo befriend young David who is taking bread to his brothers on the front line of battle fighting the Philistines. Because David is small, everyone laughs when he says he will face the Israelite’s fiercest enemy – Goliath, the giant of Gath. David is ultimately able to slay the giant because God is on his side in this battle. Chris realizes that if he faces his own "giant" (playing before a live crowd) and plays for God, God will give him the courage he needs!
Superbook whisks the kids back home. Chris is able to face the audition and earn the position in the band.
Satan/The Serpent

The Serpent

**The Serpent** in the Garden of Eden was quite the manipulative animal. The questions that he asked Eve made her question God's dominion over her and everything around her.

## Bible InfoScan

Talk about a crafty critter! The serpent in the Garden of Eden was quite the manipulative animal. The things that he said to Eve made her question God's love, goodness, and dominion over her and everything around her.

Through Satan using the serpent as his instrument of deception, Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Through this act, all of mankind was separated from God.

God then cursed the serpent to crawl on its belly (it had legs before this event). God also said that there would be hostility between the offspring of the snake and that of humans. The curse also led to pain during childbirth, to hostility between humans and animals, and to the land not producing food without hard labor. It also made the plants change so that they grew thorns.

So the serpent and Satan's actions towards mankind were very destructive through this deceptive act in Eden. But through the death and resurrection of God's Son, Jesus, we have good news that we can be connected back to God and have a relationship with Him for eternity.

## Life Lessons

* Temptation can be very attractive.
* Always remember and obey God's Word.
* God gives us life abundantly, but Satan wants to destroy our relationship with God -- and destroy us as well.

## Trivia

* Although the serpent is related to Lucifer, it is also occasionally believed that the serpent was sent by or is Lilith, the mother of the Succubus and the demons themselves, and who, in fact, Adam's first wife.
Pilate

Pilate

**Pontius Pilate** was a Roman governor of Judea. When Jesus was brought before him to be judged, Pilate was convinced that Jesus hadn't done anything to deserve the death sentence. However, he didn’t want to make the Jews angry and damage his career, so he handed Jesus over to be executed (Matthew 27:26). which will appear in superbook season 6

## Bible InfoScan

Pontius Pilate was the 5th Roman governor of Judea from A.D. 26-36. He governed the area of Judea in which Jerusalem was situated. As governor, he had absolute authority over the non-Roman citizens in his district. Pilate was not popular with the Jews as he carried out his policies stubbornly -- but when the Jews opposed him, he often backed down, showing his weakness of character.

We know Pilate was married because his wife warned him to have nothing to do with “that innocent man” (Jesus) as she had suffered a terrible nightmare about Him (Matthew 27:19).

Jews could not be executed without the approval from the Roman authorities (John 18:31), and that is why the Jewish leaders brought Jesus to Pilate to pronounce the death sentence (Mark 14:64). Pilate was convinced that Jesus had not done anything that deserved the death sentence, and Pilate tried to release Him. However, he didn’t want to make the Jews angry in case it damaged his reputation and his career. When the Jews insisted on Jesus’ crucifixion, Pilate handed Him over to be executed (Matthew 27:26).

Pilate showed weakness of character in that, although he had the power to set Jesus free, he pleased the crowd and acted selfishly. He “washed his hands” of the matter and did not accept responsibility for his actions (Matthew 27:24). He went against what he knew was right and chose to do wrong.

## Life Lessons

* Have the strength to stand up for what you believe to be right.
* Don’t give in to pressure from other people.
* Choose to do right, not wrong.
Jeremiah (Episode)

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***Jeremiah*** is the tenth episode of the fourth season of the television series *Superbook*.

## Synopsis

Chris just wants to play a game downtown when he is shocked to find a homeless family living by a dumpster. He can’t do anything to help—or can he? Superbook whisks the kids away to Jerusalem 600 B.C. to meet the prophet Jeremiah. The kids see how Jeremiah desperately warns people to turn back to the Lord. They witness how he is brutally punished by the Israelites and how Jerusalem is destroyed because the Israelites didn't obey God’s message from Jeremiah. The kids are then whisked home and Chris gathers the strength, from Jeremiah's example and discovers how it’s always right to do what God wants.

## Bible Profiles

### People

* Jeremiah
* Ebed-Melech
* Gedaliah
* Pashhur
* Hananiah
* King Zedekiah
* King Nebuchadnezzar
* Nebuzaradan

### Places and Artifacts

* Jerusalem
* The Temple (Built by Solomon)
* The Walls of Jerusalem
* Topheth

## Characters

* Chris Quantum
* Joy Pepper
* Gizmo

## Plot

When Chris encounters a homeless family, but doesn't know what to do about their situation, Superbook whisks the kids away to Jerusalem 600 B.C.. There, they meet the great prophet, Jeremiah, who faces humiliation, degradation, and possible death, when he's thrown into a cistern as punishment for calling the Jews out for failing to follow the Covenant God has made with them.
His life is filled with so much pain and suffering that Jeremiah sometimes curses his own birth. Yet, still he perseveres when God tells him to speak to his people. In his darkest hour, the eunuch, Ebed-melech, beseeches the king on Jeremiah's behalf and the prophet is ultimately saved. The kids are whisked home and Chris gathers the strength, from his friendship with Jeremiah, to come with some helpful solutions for the family in need.