Soldiers Skit

Put on all of God’s armor. Then you can stand firm against the devil’s evil plans. Ephesians 6:11 (NIrV)

Two helpers enter dressed ordinarily.  A “sergeant” enters and addresses them. 

Sergeant: Soldiers, attent-huh!

Helper 1: Are you talking to us?

Sergeant: Soldiers, stand at attention!

Helper 2: We’re not soldiers, we’re just kids.

Sergeant: You are soldiers.  And not only that, you are soldiers at war!

Helper 1: Soldiers?  War?  What’s going on here?

Sergeant: No one has informed you?  You are soldiers in God’s army.  Your enemy, the devil, is out to attack you.  You must be prepared for war at all times.

Helper 2: Man, I really think you have the wrong guys.  We’re just kids.  And besides, we don’t have an enemy.  I have never seen anyone trying to attack me.  

Sergeant: Your battle is not against people.  You are not fighting a human enemy; you are fighting the devil and his evil spirits.

Helper 1: We don’t know anything about fighting.

Sergeant: Very well, then.  I’ll have to train you.  The first step is to get your battle gear on. 

Helper 2: Alright!  We get to wear camouflage and combat boots!

Sergeant: Again, you are not fighting people.  So your clothes have nothing to do with your battle gear against the enemy.  You don’t need new clothes; you need the armor of God. 

Helper 1: What’s that?

Sergeant: It’s what you use to protect your mind, heart and spirit in the battle.  It’s the belt of truth, the armor of Godliness, the shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation and sword of the Spirit. 

Helper 2: Where do we find this armor?  And how do we put it on?

Sergeant: I can tell we have lots to do, boys.  Come with me.

(The three exit). 

Teacher follow-up: Each one of us is in a battle.  If you’re living for the Lord, you’re in His army.  The devil is your enemy, but God has given you weapons to beat the devil.  God also tells us about special armor, or battle gear, that you can put on to protect yourself against the devil’s attacks.  Today and for the next few weeks we’re going to be talking about the armor of God.  Today’s power point says: Keep God’s battle gear on!  Wear what He gives you and protect yourself from the enemy.