Family Fun Idea - Armor of God
September 18th, 2008 . by admin
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“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ” Ephesians 6:10-13
Have you ever had a day when you need an activity to keep your kids occupied for a while, or maybe you need a family worship idea that’s meaningful and will last for several days. Either way, this activity is sure to be a winner with your kids and will help them to learn the importance of the tools God has given us to remain strong during spiritual warfare. All you need is some construction paper, tape, and a little creativity.
As Family Worship
Begin by reading Ephesians 6:10-18 together. Take a little time to explore the passage. What is the battle we are fighting? Why do we need armor? Get your kids thinking. Each day, explore one piece of armor a bit further. If you start with the belt of truth, talk about what truth means. Maybe you can think of an example of truth as a family. What does it have to do with you? When you are finished discussing each day, you can make the corresponding piece of armor. Click here for instructions to make an entire suit of armor.
As a Rainy Day Activity
Get your kids started by reading Ephesians 6:10-18 together. Give your kids plenty of construction paper, glue and this set of instructions. Make sure to check back with your kids regularly to see how their armor building is going. When they are all done, be sure to take some time to ask them about each piece of armor and how it will help them as they fight the good fight.
