Knights of the Round. . .ish Table

Get ready for laughs and lessons as six teen knights hilariously bumble their way through the Forest of Distraction in search of the mysterious Scroll of Purpose. Each knight represents a piece of God’s armor—Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Faith, Salvation, and the Spirit—and together they learn that only by working as one can they complete their quest.
Full of witty dialogue, dramatic missteps, and a heartwarming twist, this skit is perfect for engaging teen performers and inspiring VBS audiences of all ages with Ephesians 6:10–18

• Belt of Truth blurts out embarrassing but funny facts at the worst moments.
• Sword of the Spirit: charges into situations without thinking, forcing others to clean up.
• Shoes of Peace tries to mediate between hotheads like Sword and Righteousness.
• Shield of Faith encourages everyone but occasionally freaks out and needs reassurance.
• Helmet of Salvation always tries to sound wise but misuses verses hilariously.
• Breastplate of Righteousness keeps a rulebook and gets frustrated when others break “protocol.”

Run Time: Approximately 18–22 minutes

Cast Number: 7 (6 Teen Knights + 1 Villain – Sir Doubt-a-lot)

Biblical Reference: Ephesians 6:10–18 (The Armor of God)

SCENE 1 – THE ASSIGNMENT

(Stage: Forest backdrop or simple set. Knights are gathered around a goofy-looking map and oversized scroll. Sir Guide-a-lot is heard offstage. Characters stand around a wobbly circular table made of barrels or crates.)

SIR GUIDE-A-LOT (offstage voice): Knights of the Round-ish Table! Your mission: Retrieve the Scroll of Purpose from the Forest of Distraction. Only those who wear the full armor of God shall succeed!

TRUTH: Finally! Something important! Unlike that time we had to polish shields for three hours. And someone still managed to miss a spot. (looks directly at Righteousness)

RIGHTEOUSNESS: That was *for reflection training.* A smudgy shield is a spiritual metaphor.

SWORD: (brandishing an imaginary sword) Enough talk! Let’s ride!

PEACE: Let’s *walk*... gently. Maybe with some calming chants.

FAITH: Do we know where we’re going? I mean, I believe we’ll get there... but also I think I left my compass under my pillow.

SALVATION: Fear not! Ephesians 6:17 reminds us—take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit!

TRUTH: You just like quoting that verse because it mentions you.

RIGHTEOUSNESS: (clearing throat) Rule #3: No arguing before a quest. Rule #4: Hydration is holiness.

(As they prepare to go, a cloaked figure peeks from behind a tree—Sir Doubt-a-lot, in disguise.)

 SIR DOUBT-A-LOT (to audience): Ohhh this is going to be fun. Let’s see how long these “knights” stay on track.

(All charge off in different directions, then sheepishly regroup and exit.)---

SCENE 2 – CAVE OF COMPLAINTS

(Cave made of chairs and cloths. Grumbling sounds echo. A sign says “Enter if you Must, Complain if You Dare.” The group hesitates.)

FAITH: This place makes my insides feel... wobbly.

TRUTH: That’s because someone’s been eating too many camp muffins.

FAITH: I *meant* spiritually.

RIGHTEOUSNESS: No backing out. We walk through together.

SWORD: Let me just slice the negativity! (slashes air wildly)

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