Supplies Needed:
index card holders (1 per child)
index cards (depends on how many verses each child will write)
stickers
markers, pens, pencils
Prepare ahead:
Select several scriptures that combat fear (or whatever theme you are doing). Older students will copy these verses from their Bibles. For younger students, you will write out the verses on the lined side of the cards, leaving a blank every now and then for them to write the word in or draw a picture representing the word.
Decorate “Freedom From Fear” scripture boxes using markers and stickers.
Say, “These boxes are for you to keep beside your bed. Throughout this series, we will add cards with scripture prayers that help us battle fear.”
Read Eph. 6:10-17. “What did it say the sword of the spirit is? The Word of God. Out of all our armor, that is the only offensive weapon we have. When we pray God’s Word out loud, it is like taking our sword and thrusting it at the enemy. Fear must leave when we tell it to leave in Jesus’ Name! No matter how small or gentle a person is, we are all warriors who carry a mighty sword! Don’t be shy about using that sword!”
Older students will write out scriptures on the lined side of their cards. Younger students will either fill in the blank with the appropriate word or with a picture. Students may also draw pictures on unlined side of card to represent verses if desired.
Variation: We made these when in a series on gaining freedom from fear, but they would be appropriate for other topics as well, such as The Word, the armor of God, authority over the enemy, etc. Another option is to use dividers to categorize areas of struggle, such as fear, disobedience, sadness, etc. and make scripture cards relevant to each.
What are your ideas for using the sword of the spirit?
