Week 1 Everyday Armor week of September 20, 2020

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GATHER & SHARE SUPPLIES:

• Dice, Question Sheet (either print it or look at it online)

WHAT TO DO: • Each person will take turns rolling the die and answering a question from the

Question Sheet based on the number they rolled.• We are beginning a new series that will help us find out what it means to wear the

armor of God every day. We will be “visiting” the city in this series and will meeteveryday heroes, just like us, who put on God’s armor each day. Say thistogether:

Put on (cross arms on chest) God’s armor. (make muscles with arms)

BIBLE STORY SUPPLIES:

• Bible Story Map or pieces of paper and something to color with, Bible Story Sheet

WHAT TO DO: • Give each person a Bible Story Map or a plain piece of paper to make their own. If

using your own paper, divide it into four sections by folding it in half one directionand then the other. Open the paper and be ready to draw in each section whenprompted. If using a printed copy of the Bible Story Map, follow the instructionsfor what to do in each box of the map.

• Read the Bible Story Sheet. Pause for everyone to draw when instructions aregiven.

ASK: • This Bible story helped us see that there is an invisible, spiritual battle happening.

Who is fighting in that battle? (God and the devil)• Do we need to be afraid of the devil? (No) Why not? We don’t have to be afraid

because when we decide to follow Jesus, God gives us armor to protect us fromthe devil’s tricks and lies.

• Can you think of a battle in your life? How do you think God’s armor can helpyou?

BIBLE STORY SKIT • Now that you’ve read the Bible story, watch the Bible Story Skit online by clicking

on “Elementary Bible Story Video” on our website or going to Harborside Kids onYouTube.

EVERYDAY HERO CHALLENGE • After the Bible Story Skit video, click this link - Everyday Hero Challenge and submit

your answer. Complete the challenge and enter to be included in surprise drawingsduring this series.

MEMORY VERSE: (with motions)

Put on (cross arms on chest) all of God’s armor, (move hands from head to toes) then you can remain strong (make muscles with arms) against the devil’s plans (put fists on hips)

Ephesians 6:11 (make book with hands)

BIBLE STORY:

The Enemy & God’s Armor Isaiah 14:12-15

NEED TO KNOW:

Put on God’s Armor

Week 1 Everyday Armor week of September 20, 2020

MEMORY VERSE WHAT TO DO:

• Read through the memory verse several times and begin to work on memorizingit. Talk about what it means to “put on” God’s armor. Do you think it issomething you really wear?

• A piece of the armor – the sword of the Spirit – is actually the Bible, God’s Word.When we remember what the Bible says, we can use it as a weapon against theenemy’s lies and tricks.

SHIELD OF ARMOR• If you were able to come to the Harborside Kids Drive-Thru,

you received a shield to use during the series. You willbegin adding specific drawings to your shield next week,but for now, divide your shield into six sections and add yourname. In next week’s lesson you will learn about a piece ofarmor to add to your shield.

• You can also make your own shield using the sample or youcan print one from the resource online by clicking HERE.

PRAY • Pray together as a family. Have a place to write down prayer requests that are

shared and answered prayers, too.• Pray that you would begin to remember to put on God’s armor every day, and to

rely on God’s power and stand strong against any evil that comes your way.

WORSHIP • Check out the Worship at Home playlist on our page to choose some songs to

sing together.

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