Armor of God for Kids - Bible Lesson Plans from Ephesians 6

The Armor of God is a great passage of Scripture to teach to children. It is visual and has immediate, real world applications for them. The 9 lesson unit covers Ephesians 6:10-20. It is entitled “How to Win Against Sin” because our real battle is against sin, and with Jesus, we can win.

These lessons are very user-friendly. Even a first-time Sunday school teacher can confidently teach with this! I have included teacher preparation, including Scripture to read for your own benefit and growth. Within the teaching part of the lesson, I have italicized what you can simply read to the children. I would suggest however reading through it and presenting the information in your own way.

DOWNLOAD: Get the entire series, all worksheets, and coloring pages in one zip file. (11MB)

“Armor of God” Lessons

Song about “The Armor of God”

You can get a DVD with this song and memory verse song for each piece of the armor of God from Sword Smith Records.

YouTube video — Think about how much better our lives would be if we woke up every day and put on the armor that God has given us. Use it to protect yourself from the schemes of the devil. This catchy song includes Ephesians 6:10-11 word for word, and helps kids memorize and understand the armor of God! This is part of a set of songs that goes along with the armor of God. We have a Bible Verse Memory song that goes along each element of the armor! Check it out at www.SwordSmithRecords.com Belt of truth – Every Word of God (Proverbs 30:5) Breastplate of Righteousness – Turn Away (Psalm 34:14-15) Shoes of the Gospel – Go Therefore (Matthew 28:19) Shield of Faith – Faith (Hebrews 11:1) Helmet of Salvation – He Made Him to Be Sin (2 Corinthians 5:21) Sword of the Spirit – All Scripture is Breathed Out by God (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Outline: Every lesson follows the same basic outline. It includes Scripture references, Teacher Preparation, Theme, Memory Verse, a game, the lesson itself, a poster piece, a craft and activity page.

Each activity comes with two choices: one for older children and one for non-readers.

More Suggestions & Resources

Print our free Armor of God coloring pages
Craft & decoration examples from a church that used this curriculum
More army themed VBS ideas
How another church taught about the Armor of God
Watch the Armor of God song by Go Fish

The Poster is an important part of each lesson. It allows for easy review and helps the kids to get excited for the next lesson. I have included a few basic pieces for the poster. They will fit nicely on a regular sized piece of poster board. For the children and the pieces of armor, use the wonderful coloring pages found on this website. Be as elaborate as you like for the background of the poster. Feel free to add a castle and green forest, or just use markers to outline a few trees, the sun and grass. (download)

Most of the crafts use 18 inch by 12 inch construction paper and basic school supplies. You will also need feathers and poster board for a couple of lessons.

Be sure to stay in prayer and follow the teacher preparation. As the Lord teaches you, you will become better equipped to teach the children. Most of all, just love on the kids and Jesus would, and have a great time together!