The Armor of God - Bible Lessons for Kids
Are you seeking engaging and meaningful ways to teach children about the Armor of God? These creative ideas help children understand and remember this powerful Bible passage from Ephesians 6. Whether you're a Sunday School teacher, homeschool parent, or work in a faith-based school, you'll find engaging activities and crafts, printable lesson plans, and kid-friendly videos that make learning about the Armor of God exciting and easy to understand.
WHAT IS THE Armor of God?
The Armor of God is a picture given to us by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians, describing how we stand firm in our faith when trials and schemes come our way. The Apostle Paul wrote this while he was in a Roman prison, so he was likely inspired by the armor worn by Roman soldiers.
We are in a spiritual battle against evil forces, and we put on the Armor of God to help us. We don’t put on the armor with our hands - we put it on through faith, prayer, and obedience.
In Ephesians 6, you will find these verses: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes….Stand firm then with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.”
Everything You Need to Teach the Armor of God
Are you ready to teach the Fruit of the Spirit? Grab eight scripted lesson plans with engaging printable crafts and activities in this set of lessons. It’s perfect for kids in preschool through third grade.
HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THE ARMOR OF GOD TO KIDS?
This Armor of God cut-and-glue craft is a part of the 1st-3rd grade lesson set.
Many kids understand the concept of battle. Battle is present in video games, movies, board games, make-believe play, and the news. So, the idea of a soldier isn’t unusual for a child. Take time to explain that we are in a battle, not one that we have to fight with our hands, but one that we have to fight with our minds and our hearts.
Check out the Armor of God eight-week set for a simple, scripted object lesson about the Armor of God. This object lesson has kids look at the various armor pieces and have someone put them on. The visual reminder will help kids understand more quickly.
What are the pieces of the armor of god?
The 'Armor of God' teaching posters break down the definitions of each piece of armor into kid-friendly terms. They're included in BOTH the preschool/kindergarten and 1st-3rd grade lesson sets.
The Armor of God contains six pieces, plus one bonus piece that Paul mentions immediately after. Although kids will understand many concepts surrounding the Armor of God because they are words they have heard and used, some words, like ‘righteousness,’ will require extra explanation.
Belt of Truth: It helps us to know what is right and not be tricked by lies.
Breastplate of Righteousness: It helps us make the right choices and is a strong shield for our hearts.
Shoes of the Gospel of Peace: They help us to go and share about Jesus with others.
Shield of Faith: It helps us to trust God and block out fear and lies.
Helmet of Salvation: It reminds us that we are saved by Jesus. We are a part of God’s family.
Sword of the Spirit: This is God’s word, the Bible. It helps us to know what is right and true.
Pray in the Spirit: We can talk to God for help, strength, and courage. He always listens! (Pray in the Spirit isn’t technically a part of the Armor of God, but it is talked about immediately after the Armor of God passage of Scripture, and it’s a vital part of our spiritual walk.)
The Armor of God teaching posters break down the definitions of each piece of armor into kid-friendly terms. They're included in BOTH the preschool/kindergarten and 1st-3rd grade lesson sets.
VIDEOS ABOUT THE ARMOR OF GOD
There are some great YouTube videos on the Armor of God that you can use to supplement your lessons. I recommend watching them before showing them to your class to ensure they are age-appropriate and on topic.
Douglas Talks also has several, and breaks down the Armor of God into its various pieces: The Belt of Truth, The Breastplate of Righteousness, The Helmet of Salvation, The Shield of Faith, The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace, and Sword of the Spirit.
Eight WEEKS OF bible lessons about the Armor of God
The Armor of God Bible lesson sets are full of creative and easy crafts and activities for kids.
Incorporating stories, visuals, crafts, and activities is a great way to engage students while they learn about the Armor of God. This is true for both preschoolers and older kids.
Our complete Armor of God units include Bible stories, printable crafts, coloring pages, and a take-home page so parents and caregivers can be welcomed into the teaching. The Armor of God unit for bigger kids includes the same features, age-appropriate crafts and activities, and journal-writing pages.
ARMOR OF GOD CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES
Find specific Bible stories to pair with each of the pieces of armor. For example, pair the story of the Great Commission with the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace. From there, choose activities and crafts that match the specific Bible story.
Armor Dress Up Relay: Kids love a good relay race. Find objects that can represent each piece of armor (e.g., a bike helmet, a vest, a cardboard sword, etc.). Then, set up a relay race where kids take turns running to the end to grab a piece of armor. Once they have all their pieces, one person must put them all on.
Armor of God Object Lesson - Using an Orange: Our Journey Westward has a fabulous object lesson using an orange. Place two unpeeled oranges in a bowl of water, and they will float. Slowly peel away the skin (“armor”) of one of the oranges, and it will sink! It did not stand firm in the water.
Armor of God Songs: Teach your kids songs to help them remember the pieces of the Armor of God. Here are some suggestions.
Looking for More Bible Lessons for Kids?
Be sure to check out the 52-week Bible curriculum for both preschoolers and kindergarteners, as well as older children in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grades. These lessons cover stories from the New and Old Testaments, including: Genesis, Moses and the Exodus, the prophets, the life of Jesus, parables, and Jesus’ miracles.
