5 Day Sermon Devotional: Rooted - Week 1 - The Bible

April 28, 2025

The Authority of Scripture

• 2 Timothy 3:16-17

• John 17:17

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Devotional Thought:

The Bible isn't just an ancient book; it's God's very voice in written form. It claims full authority over our beliefs and actions. If all Scripture is God-breathed, then there is no higher truth we can appeal to. Ignoring or bending God's Word isn't minor; it's rebellion. When we truly accept its authority, we don't measure God's truth by our feelings — we measure our feelings by God's truth.

Reflection Question:

Am I allowing God's Word to have full authority over my life, or am I still trying to negotiate with it?

April 29, 2025

The Clarity of Scripture

• Psalm 19:7

• Deuteronomy 30:11-14

  
  

Devotional Thought:

God didn't hide His will in riddles. The core message of the Bible is clear: how to be saved, how to live, and how to grow in Him. The confusion often comes from our hearts, not His Word. We need to trust that God speaks plainly enough for "the simple" to become wise. His instructions revive the soul, not frustrate it.

Reflection Question:

Am I approaching Scripture with a humble heart, trusting that God wants me to understand?

April 30, 2025

The Necessity of Scripture

• Romans 10:14-17

• Psalm 119:105

  
  

Devotional Thought:

Creation shows us that God exists, but only Scripture shows us how to be saved. Without the Bible, we would be spiritually blind, wandering without a map. Faith comes through hearing the message of Christ. His Word lights our path, not just so we can find Him — but so we can walk closely with Him every day.

Reflection Question:

Do I treat the Bible as essential to my daily life, or just an optional encouragement?

May 1, 2025

The Sufficiency of Scripture

• 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (again, reinforcing)

• 2 Peter 1:3

  
  

Devotional Thought:

You don't need hidden "secrets" or extra books to find God's will. Scripture contains "everything we need" for life and godliness. When we chase extra revelations outside of Scripture, we are saying that God's Word isn't enough. Trust it. Live by it. The Bible equips you fully to follow Christ and live a faithful life.

Reflection Question:

In what areas of my life am I looking outside of God's Word for answers that He's already provided?

May 2, 2025

Living Rooted in the Word

• Colossians 2:6-7

• John 15:4-5

Devotional Thought:

Being rooted in Christ means being rooted in His Word. You can't be deeply anchored in God while being shallow in Scripture. When storms come — and they will — your roots in the Bible will keep you standing. Read it, meditate on it, apply it. Let God's Word live in you so deeply that nothing can uproot you.

Reflection Question:

What one step can I take today to deepen my roots in God's Word?