11.3 Small Group Lesson

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1 11.3 Small Group Lesson Riddle Rangers Armor of God BIG IDEA: God gives us His armor so that we can stand up to the devil s temptation. BIBLE BASIS: Ephesians 6:10-17 KEY VERSE: Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes. Ephesians 6:11 (NIV) RIDDLE RANGERS CONNECT QUESTIONS Say: I hope you re ready for another week of Riddle Rangers! In just a little bit, we re going to help Zack and Jada solve some more riddles, but while we re waiting, see if you can solve this riddle: Riddle: What has a thumb and four fingers, but is not alive? (Answer: a glove.) Question: Do any of you know some other good riddles? Question: If you were going into battle and could only have one piece of armor, which piece would you choose? Why? (Examples include: helmet, shield, breastplate, sword, etc.) ADDITIONAL TIME ACTIVITY THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN Simply ask the kids in your group to share one good thing that happened this week (thumbs up) and one not-so-good thing (thumbs down). This is a great way for your group to share celebrations and struggles with one another Mooblio. All rights reserved. 1

2 11.3 Small Group Lesson PREPARE FOR BATTLE (Application Activity) Say: The devil hates it when we love God and follow His rules. That s why he attacks us with temptation. But we have the armor of God to protect us. We re going to do an activity right now that will help us remember the different pieces to the armor and think about how we can use them to fight off temptation. Directions: Divide your small group into groups of 3 or 4 kids. Give each group one piece of butcher block paper. Have one kid from each group lie down on their paper while another kid traces around them with a marker. Next, read the description for each piece of armor, then ask the corresponding question below. When finished discussing, have the kids work together to draw that piece on their person. When all of the pieces have been drawn, allow the kids to add any other details they would like. Belt of Truth: The belt tied up a soldier s tunic (or robe) so that he wouldn t trip over his loose clothing. The Belt of Truth keeps us from getting tripped up by the lies that the devil tells us. What kind of lies might the devil tell you to get you to sin? Breastplate of Righteousness: The breastplate covered a soldier s chest and protected the most important organs like the heart. Jesus protects our heart by forgiving us and making us right with God. How often do you ask Jesus for forgiveness? Shoes of the Gospel of Peace: Good footwear helped a soldier go for long distances. God wants us to go and tell others about the peace of knowing the good news of Jesus. Do you ever talk to people about Jesus? What do you say? Shield of Faith: The shield protected soldiers from flying arrows and swinging swords. God wants us to have faith that Jesus can protect us from the arrows of temptation that the devil shoots at us. What does the devil tempt you with most often? Helmet of Salvation: The helmet protect a soldiers head and mind. Jesus wants us to know that we belong to Him and that we ll live with Him in Heaven one day. Have you ever asked Jesus to save you from your sin? When did you do it? Sword of the Spirit: The sword was a powerful weapon that a soldier could use to both protect themselves and to attack their enemy. The Sword of the Spirit is God s Word a powerful weapon that we can use against the devil. Do you ever read the Bible? How often? STONE FACE (Bible Memorization Activity) Directions: Place the Bible verse sign in the middle of the group and read it carefully with your kids several times so they can begin to memorize it. Today s Bible verse says: Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes. Ephesians 6:11 (NIV) 2017 Mooblio. All rights reserved. 2

3 11.3 Small Group Lesson When ready, remove the Bible verse sign. Tell the kids to recite the verse together while remaining stone faced. They may not laugh nor smile. Choose one kid to be the Face Maker. While the other kids are reciting the verse, the Face Maker will make a funny face or do something silly in an attempt to get the other kids to laugh or smile. Keep track of how many kids laugh or smile before the verse has been fully recited and give the Face Maker a point for each one. Continue until all of the kids have had a turn being the Face Maker. Question: Why do you think it s important to stand up against the devil? What happens if you don t? PRAYER BAG (Group Prayer Activity) Set up: For each small group, place a compass in a paper lunch bag and fold it closed. Directions: Pass the Prayer Bag around the circle. The bag will contain a compass. Tell the kids to feel how heavy the bag is without shaking it or looking inside. After the bag makes one round, tell the kids to guess what s inside. Next, pass the Prayer Bag around the circle again, but this time allow the kids to shake the bag. After the bag makes it around the circle, tell the kids to take another guess. Finally, pass the bag around the circle one last time, but this time, without looking at it, allow the kids to reach inside and feel the object. When finished, ask the kids what they think the object is. After the kids have guessed, reveal the object to the group. Read: Open your Bible and read Psalm 48:14. Question: The Bible says that God is our guide. Like a compass, He shows us which way to go. Do you have any decisions that you need help with? Directions: When kids have finished sharing, open your group in prayer. Encourage the kids to take turns praying that God would help them make good decisions Mooblio. All rights reserved. 3

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5 Home Guide Date Lesson 11.3 Name! t i Draw What do you think you would look like if you could actually wear the armor of God? Draw a picture of it. Sometimes the devil likes to attack you with the same temptations over and over. What are you tempted to do wrong most often? Tell God about it in a letter. This week we learned ARMOR OF GOD stand up BIG IDEA: God gives us His armor so that we can to the devil s temptation. BIBLE BASIS: Ephesians 6:10-17 t you can KEY VERSE: Put on the full armor of God, so tha Ephesians take your stand against the devil s schemes. 6:11 (NIV) Remember: you can fill in this space in whatever way the Holy Spirit leads you. If you need guidance, feel free to follow the directions. Jour nal it!

6 Read it! Ephesians 6: Draw a picture of the story or write to God what your favorite part of that story was. Tell Him why you liked it. RUN THE RACE Next Week s Lessons BIG IDEA: Jesus is the ultimate prize, so we can throw off our sins and run to Him. BIBLE BASIS: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Hebrews 12:1-3 KEY VERSE: I push myself forward toward the goal to win the prize The heavenly prize is Christ Jesus himself. Philippians 3:14 (NIrV) Write a prayer to God. Ask Him to help you stand up to the devil and resist his temptations. Pray it!