3. ROOTED BELIEVERS ARE GROUNDED IN GOD’S WORD Key Scriptures Matthew 4:4“But He answered and said, ‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”Joshua 1:8“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”Psalm 119:105“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”A. God’s Word Is the Source of Spiritual Life Just as the body needs food to survive, the spirit needs God’s Word to remain alive and strong.1 Peter 2:2“As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.”Jeremiah 15:16“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.”Example:A believer who starts each day reading the Bible grows spiritually stronger, while another who ignores Scripture feels confused and spiritually dry.B. God’s Word Strengthens Faith . Faith grows when we hear and believe the Word.Romans 10:17“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”Psalm 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”Example:A woman battling fear reads Isaiah 41:10 daily until confidence replaces fear.C. God’s Word Defeats Temptation Jesus overcame Satan by quoting Scripture.Matthew 4:10–11“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.”Example:A believer tempted to lie remembers Proverbs 12:22 and chooses truth.D. God’s Word Directs Decisions Proverbs 3:5–6“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”Psalm 32:8“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.”Example:A student prays with Scripture before choosing a career and receives peace about the right decision.E. God’s Word Produces Fruitful Living John 15:7“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.”Galatians 5:22–23“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”Example:A believer rooted in Scripture gradually becomes more loving, patient, and forgiving.ConclusionA believer grounded in God’s Word grows deep spiritual roots. They overcome temptation, make wise decisions, walk in faith, and live a fruitful life that glorifies God.
Below is the fully expanded Chapter Point 3 – Rooted Believers Are Grounded in God’s Word with every scripture written out in full for teaching and devotional use.3. ROOTED BELIEVERS ARE GROUNDED IN GOD’S WORDKey ScripturesMatthew 4:4“But He answered and said, ‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’”Joshua 1:8“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”Psalm 119:105“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”A. God’s Word Is the Source of Spiritual LifeJust as the body needs food to survive, the spirit needs God’s Word to remain alive and strong.1 Peter 2:2“As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.”Jeremiah 15:16“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.”Example:A believer who starts each day reading the Bible grows spiritually stronger, while another who ignores Scripture feels confused and spiritually dry.B. God’s Word Strengthens FaithFaith grows when we hear and believe the Word.Romans 10:17“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”Psalm 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”Example:A woman battling fear reads Isaiah 41:10 daily until confidence replaces fear.C. God’s Word Defeats TemptationJesus overcame Satan by quoting Scripture.Matthew 4:10–11“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.”Example:A believer tempted to lie remembers Proverbs 12:22 and chooses truth.D. God’s Word Directs DecisionsProverbs 3:5–6“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”Psalm 32:8“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.”Example:A student prays with Scripture before choosing a career and receives peace about the right decision.E. God’s Word Produces Fruitful LivingJohn 15:7“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.”Galatians 5:22–23“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”Example:A believer rooted in Scripture gradually becomes more loving, patient, and forgiving.ConclusionA believer grounded in God’s Word grows deep spiritual roots. They overcome temptation, make wise decisions, walk in faith, and live a fruitful life that glorifies God.