Free Bible Lesson for Kids on the Armor of God (Part 1 out of 6)
LESSON OVERVIEW
Theme: The Armor of God
Big Truth: The Truth sets us free!.
Key Verse: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” – Ephesians 6:11
Bible Story: Paul Teaches on the Armor – Ephesians 6:10–18
Pillar Focus: Power (Learning to stand strong in God’s strength)
1) Introduction:
In every battle, Soldiers wear armor to protect themselves, but God gives us spiritual armor to protect our hearts and minds. The armor isn’t heavy or scary—it’s God’s gift to us so that we can walk in victory with Him every day! In this 6 Week Curriculum, Kids will learn about how they can wear this armor and withstand the enemy in every area! Ps. This is the first lesson in a 6-week Curriculum called BATTLE READY! Each week we will explore a different aspect of the Armor of God.
2) Game: Memory Verse Puzzle
Welcome Kids! Today, our Memory Verse is Ephesians 6:11! We’re going to play a fun game to help remember this verse!
Instructions: If you have a big group, it could help to divide your kids into smaller groups! Kids sit in a circle. Toss a ball around—each child says the next word in the memory verse when they catch it. If they forget, the group helps!!
3) Worship:
Instructions: Today is fun, but yet a Battle Ready day! The Praise and Worship songs should be punchy, fun, and declaring who Jesus is - because He has the Victory! Let’s go!
Praise Songs: “God’s not dead” by Newsboys & “Praise” by Elevation Worship
Worship Song: “Battle Belongs” by Phil Wickham
4) Bible Story – Sermon Style with Props
Instructions: For the next 6 weeks, we will become battle-ready with the Armor of God, and today is all about the Belt of Truth! Kids need to know that it is the truth that sets them free, and having this as a belt around their waist holds everything together (just like a normal belt would do)!
Props: A Big, oversized belt (from your local store or made out of cardboard - these will need to be durable for 6 weeks since this is part 1 of the armor), Dramatic Music, etc.
Bible Passage: Ephesians 6:10–18
Narrator: Welcome to BATTLE READY week one! Kids, today we are going to learn about how we get to withstand the enemy, and be battle-ready in every season, in every emotion that comes up, or relationship that may hurt us. God gave us a very specific armor to put on every single day, and these are not just guidelines - it’s a must to put these on!
Today we are going to learn about the first part of our Armor - that is, Drumroll please…
THE BELT OF TRUTH!!
So, kids, can anyone tell me why we need a belt around our waist? (Wait for answers) Yes! It is meant to keep our pants up. Truth is like this belt. Paul writes in Ephesians that one way we can withstand the enemy.
Let’s read this passage together: READ Ephesians 6:10–18!
Firstly, Paul instructs that our battle is not against flesh and blood. I know for me, I can get so angry at my friend or my parents because of what they say or what they do. Sometimes, I can feel very sad one moment, and sometimes I can be so hard on myself. I can take up too much responsibility that isn’t mine. That weighs me down with not being kind to myself, thinking everything is my fault, and keeping unforgiveness and resentment in my heart towards my friends and parents.
How many of you have felt like that before? Did you know that there is a Spiritual World that we can’t see, but that exists? Paul speaks about this! The way that we can combat the enemy and his evil schemes is by putting on the full armor of God!
The Belt of Truth is very important because if we don’t know the truth, then we won’t be free. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and being girded with His Truth about ourselves, about Him, and others is crucial!
Let’s figure out together which ones are truths and which ones are lies:
I am full of fear (LIE)
I don’t have a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (Truth)
I am beautiful (Truth)
I am ugly (LIE)
Jesus sometimes loves me (LIE)
Jesus always loves me no matter what (TRUTH)
Jesus sometimes has a plan for my life (LIE)
Jesus has a plan for my life! (TRUTH)
A few ways that we can know if what we are thinking is true is knowing what Jesus says in His Word, and asking the Holy Spirit!
CLOSING: Putting on this Belt of Truth helps us keep our dignity, our privacy, our holiness, innocence. So, are you believing some lies today? Because if you are - this belt of truth might not be fully buckled up and ready. You know what is the good news? Jesus breaks the power of lies and tells us the truth - every single time! He came to dismantle the enemy and break its power over our lives so that we can live in full truth with Jesus, who is the very Person of Truth!
So, let’s put on the belt of truth together! Everyone, stand up, and on the count of three, we’re going to buckle it together. One - two - three - Buckle!
God has given you everything you need to stand strong in Him. You are not weak—you are protected!” Everyone repeated after me: I am Strong! I am Protected!
5) Holy Spirit Activation: I AM statements.
Instructions: Invite the kids to ask Jesus what He says about them, and then let them make a list of what He says. Then, let them repeat it with “I am” statements. For example: “I am strong”, “I am beautiful”, “I am capable”, “I am a good child”, “I am loved.”
6) Small Group Questions:
Instructions: This group time could possibly be a very tender moment with Jesus, so pay attention and make space for the kids to reflect and invite Jesus into the spaces they feel are not adequate. It’s time to break those lies and embrace the truth!
What is one truth that Jesus says in the Bible about you?
Why do you think God gives us His armor?
How can you “put on” the armor every day?
* As a reflection question, let the kids write down truths about themselves in the small group!
7) Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for giving me Your armor. Thank you for giving me the Belt of Truth that I can put on everyday, and remind myself of your Truth! Holy Spirit, will you remind me of the truth. I believe every single word you say about me! I love you Jesus! Amen.