Welcome back to our exciting series, "Bible Words from A to Z"! We’re journeying through the Bible one letter at a time, uncovering amazing words, stories, and lessons that teach us about God’s love. Today, we’re exploring the letter F—filled with faithful heroes, powerful promises, and God’s unshakable truth!

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Get ready to discover 10 Bible words starting with F—each one comes with a story, a lesson, and a fun activity to help you remember it! From Faith, trusting God even when it’s hard, to Forgiveness, showing grace like Jesus, these words will help you grow closer to God. Let’s begin!

Bible Words Starting with F for Kids

1. Faith: Trusting God’s Promises

Bible Verse: "Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." – Hebrews 11:1

Faith means trusting God even when we can’t see the outcome. Abraham showed faith when he obeyed God and left his home for a new land.

The Story of Abraham’s Faith

God promised Abraham he’d have as many descendants as the stars. Even though Abraham was old, he believed God—and Isaac was born!

Fun Fact: Hebrews 11 lists many heroes of faith, like Noah, Moses, and Rahab!
Discussion Questions:

• What’s something you trust God for even though you can’t see Him?
• How can you grow your faith every day?

2. Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt

Bible Verse: "Forgive as the Lord forgave you." – Colossians 3:13

Forgiveness means choosing to let go of anger when someone hurts you, just as Jesus forgave those who hurt Him.

The Story of Jesus Forgiving Peter

After Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, Jesus forgave him and said, “Feed my sheep.”

Fun Fact: Jesus taught us to forgive “70 times 7” times—that means endlessly!
Discussion Questions:

• Why does some people find it hard to forgive others?
• How does forgiving others help us as Christians?

3. Fruit of the Spirit: Growing Like Jesus

Bible Verse: "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." – Galatians 5:22-23

The Fruit of the Spirit are qualities God grows in us when we follow Him.

The Story of Paul’s Teaching

Paul wrote to the Galatians about living by the Spirit instead of selfishness.

Fun Fact: The Fruit of the Spirit are like apples on a tree—they show God is working in us!
Discussion Questions:

• Which fruit do you want to grow most?
• How can you show kindness today?

4. Fishermen: Followers of Jesus

Bible Verse: "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." – Mark 1:17

Jesus called fishermen like Peter, James, and John to leave their nets and become His disciples.

The Story of the Miraculous Catch

After fishing all night and catching nothing, Jesus told them to try again. Their nets overflowed with fish!

Fun Fact: Jesus used fishing to teach about sharing His love with others.
Discussion Questions:

• What “fish” (people) can you pray for today?
• How can you be a fisher of people?

5. Famine: Trusting God in Hunger

Bible Verse: "The Lord was with Joseph, and he gave him success in everything he did." – Genesis 39:3

A famine is a time when food is scarce. God used Joseph to save Egypt and his family during a famine.

The Story of Joseph’s Wisdom

Joseph stored grain during seven good years so there was enough during seven years of famine.

Fun Fact: Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, but God turned it into a rescue plan!
Discussion Questions:

• How can God use hard times for good?
• Who can you help when someone is in need?

6. Fear: Overcoming with Courage

Bible Verse: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God." – Isaiah 41:10

Fear is a feeling of being scared, but God promises to be with us always.

The Story of David and Goliath

David faced the giant Goliath without fear because he trusted God’s strength.

Fun Fact: The Bible says “do not fear” over 365 times—one for every day of the year!
Discussion Questions:

• What scares you? How can God help?
• What Bible verse helps you feel brave?

7. Festivals: Celebrating God’s Goodness

Bible Verse: "Celebrate the Festival of Unleavened Bread, because it was on this day that I brought your divisions out of Egypt." – Exodus 12:17

Festivals like Passover and Pentecost remind us of God’s miracles and faithfulness.

The Story of the First Passover

God rescued the Israelites from Egypt and told them to celebrate Passover every year.

Fun Fact: Jesus celebrated Passover with His disciples at the Last Supper.
Discussion Questions:

• What’s your favorite way to celebrate God?
• How can we make every day a celebration of His love?

8. Flood: God’s Promise in the Rain

Bible Verse: "I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth." – Genesis 9:13

The Flood was a time when God washed the earth clean but saved Noah, his family, and the animals.

The Story of Noah’s Ark

Noah built a huge ark to survive the Flood. God sent a rainbow as a promise to never flood the earth again.

Fun Fact: The ark was as long as 1.5 football fields!
Discussion Questions:

• How does the rainbow remind you of God’s promises?
• What does obedience look like in your life?

9. Fellowship: God’s Family Together

Bible Verse: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship." – Acts 2:42

Fellowship means spending time with other believers to pray, learn, and grow.

The Story of the Early Church

The first Christians shared meals, prayed, and cared for each other every day.

Fun Fact: The word “fellowship” comes from the Greek koinonia, meaning “sharing life together.”
Discussion Questions:

• Who in your church family encourages you?
• How can you show love to others at church?

10. Freedom: Living in Christ

Bible Verse: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." – Galatians 5:1

Freedom in Christ means we’re no longer slaves to sin—we can live joyfully for God!

The Story of Paul and Silas in Prison

Even in chains, Paul and Silas sang praises to God. God freed them with an earthquake!

Fun Fact: Jesus said, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed!” (John 8:36).
Discussion Questions:

• What does true freedom feel like?
• How can you use your freedom to serve others?

"Did You Know?" Fun Facts

Wow your friends with these cool Bible truths!

• Faith: The word “faith” appears 336 times in the Bible! Hebrews 11 is even called the “Hall of Faith” because it lists so many faithful heroes.
• Forgiveness: Jesus forgave the people who crucified Him while He was on the cross (Luke 23:34).
• Flood: Noah’s ark had only one window and one door—just like Jesus is the only way to salvation!
• Festivals: The Feast of Tabernacles (a Jewish festival) lasts 7 days, and people build temporary huts to remember God’s provision in the wilderness.
• Freedom: The word “free” is used 122 times in the Bible—God wants us to know we’re truly free in Christ!

"What Would You Do?" Scenarios

How would YOU live out these Bible words?

• Forgiveness: Your friend accidentally breaks your favorite toy. Will you stay angry or forgive them?
  • Talk about it: How did Jesus model forgiveness when He was hurt?
• Fear: You’re scared to start at a new school. How can God’s promises help you?
  • Try this: Write Isaiah 41:10 on a sticky note and put it on your backpack!
• Fruit of the Spirit: Your sibling is being mean. How can you show kindness instead of fighting?
  • Action step: Draw a “kindness coupon” for them (e.g., “Good for one free hug!”).
• Fishermen: Your classmate doesn’t know Jesus. How can you “fish for people” like the disciples?
  • Idea: Invite them to church or share a Bible story!
• Freedom: You see someone being bullied. How can you use your freedom in Christ to help?
  • Remember: True freedom means loving others like Jesus!

Bonus Table: More Bible Words Starting with F

What’s Next?

Stay tuned for our next article exploring Bible words starting with G! Don’t forget to share your favorite F-word story with a friend!

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