Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20) Sunday School Lesson and Activities

Use this free Armor of God lesson with kindergarten through 6th grade in Sunday school or children’s church, with a lesson plan, craft ideas, an object lesson message and coloring pages. This week we’re teaching kids about putting on the armor of God from Ephesians 6:10-20. Use the free lesson downloads below to share this powerful truth with your children’s ministry group. The first lesson includes all the crafts and coloring pages listed below.

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This lesson explains to students what the Armor of God is, and briefly describes the meaning and significance of each component of it. Children will grow to value the importance of spiritually protecting themselves with faith in Christ. God provides us with all we need to stand firm against the powers that go against us!

Armor of God Crafts for Kids: One Craft for Each Piece

The armor in Ephesians 6:14-17 has six pieces. Here is a craft for each one, so kids can hold what they are learning. The Craft Ideas download above has full directions for the helmet, the shield and the sword. The lesson plan lists ideas for the other three.

1. Belt of truth. “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist” (Ephesians 6:14, BSB). Craft idea from the lesson plan: a “belt” made with beads or yarn, or a belt bracelet.
2. Breastplate of righteousness. “with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed” (Ephesians 6:14, BSB). Craft idea from the lesson plan: a family crest or a cardboard breastplate.
3. Shoes of the gospel of peace. “with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace” (Ephesians 6:15, BSB). Craft idea from the lesson plan: decorated footwear or flip-flops.
4. Shield of faith. “take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one” (Ephesians 6:16, BSB). Craft with directions in the Craft Ideas download: a paper plate shield with foil on the back.
5. Helmet of salvation. “take the helmet of salvation” (Ephesians 6:17, BSB). Craft with directions in the Craft Ideas download: a paper headband helmet with a cross shape added.
6. Sword of the Spirit. “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17, BSB). Craft with directions in the Craft Ideas download: a paper towel tube sword covered in foil, with a verse on the hilt.

Every piece comes from God. Paul begins by telling believers to “be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power” (Ephesians 6:10, BSB). In Jesus, God gives us salvation and makes us right with Him, so children do not earn this armor. They put on what He gives.

Bible Story Video: Armor of God for Kids

In Ephesians 6:10-17, the Bible tells us that when we follow God, the devil will target us and try to get us to turn away. The good news is, God provides us with armor to stand up against the devil’s attacks.

Bible Verse Song “Armor of God” from Ephesians 6:10-11

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Children’s Sermon Teaching Example

The Armor of God is a fun visual to talk about with students, but it is important to communicate what it truly means, as well. As frightening as it might sound, there are evil forces at work in the world around us. The good news is that we know God protects and provides for us, no matter what. This message uses some protective “gear” to exemplify the importance and meaning of being protected from harm. Our spiritual armor guards our souls and keeps us safe in Christ Jesus.   

Bible Crafts Demonstration

How do we protect ourselves spiritually? What is God’s Armor, and how do we clothe ourselves with it? These crafts are just a few fun examples of how to make great visual reminders of the elements that make up the Armor of God. A paper plate serves as the base for a “shield” of faith; a headband makes a “helmet” of salvation, and a paper towel tube offers a great start to a “sword” of the spirit. Aluminum foil highly recommended!

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