Kids glossary
Big faith words, made small. Tap a verse to read it in the Scripture lookup.
- Spiritual gift
- A special way God helps you love and serve other people. Everyone who follows Jesus gets at least one.
- 📖 1 Peter 4:10
- Holy Spirit
- God's Spirit, who is with you, helps you, and gives gifts so you can help others.
- 📖 John 14:26
- Prophecy (for kids)
- Sharing something kind God may be putting on your heart to build someone up. Always check it with a trusted adult first.
- 📖 1 Corinthians 14:3
- Discernment
- Carefully checking whether a thought matches what the Bible says and what is loving.
- 📖 1 Thessalonians 5:21
- Service
- Helping in practical ways, like setting the table or cleaning up without being asked.
- 📖 Galatians 5:13
- Teaching
- Helping someone understand something true, especially about God, in a clear way.
- 📖 2 Timothy 3:16
- Prompting
- A small nudge you notice in your heart, like a person's face coming to mind while you pray.
- 📖 1 Samuel 3:10
- HEART Path
- Five keys to handle a prompting safely: Hear, Examine, Ask a trusted adult, Respond with permission, Track the fruit.
- Fruit of the Spirit
- Good things God grows in you: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
- 📖 Galatians 5:22-23
- Trusted adult
- A grown-up your family says is safe, like a parent, guardian, or approved church leader.
- Mission field
- A place where you can show God's love, like home, school, or church.
👥 Do this with a grown-up
These are simple starting points for conversation, not full theology. Talk through each word with your child and your church's teaching.