Divine Weapons – a 2 Corinthians 10 Craft

Materials:

• Cardboard
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or paint
• Bible (2 Corinthians 10)

Instructions:

1. Cut out a shield shape from the cardboard.
2. Using markers or paint, decorate the shield with designs that represent the divine weapons mentioned in 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 (for example, a sword, helmet, breastplate, etc.).
3. On the back of the shield, write the verse "For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds." (2 Corinthians 10:4 ESV)
4. Cut out a sword shape from the cardboard.
5. Decorate the sword with designs that represent the Word of God (for example, Bible verses, crosses, etc.).
6. On the back of the sword, write the verse "and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Ephesians 6:17 ESV).
7. Glue the shield and sword together.
8. Display the Divine Weapons craft as a reminder of the powerful tools we have as Christians to fight spiritual battles.

Discussion:

Read 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 and Ephesians 6:10-18 together as a group. Discuss the meaning of each verse and how the divine weapons mentioned can be applied in our everyday lives. Talk about what it means to fight spiritual battles and how we can rely on God’s strength and power to overcome any obstacle.