Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will keep growing closer to God.
Faith Verse
Ephesians 6:13 (NLT)
Put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will be standing firm.
Question of the Day: How can you be deeply rooted in your faith?
Read about It
Read: Mark 4:1–9, 14
What does it mean to be “deeply rooted”? Jesus told the parable of a farmer scattering seeds. The seed in the story was the powerful Word of God. But, good seed can’t grow if there isn’t good soil.
A deeply rooted person allows God to work in their life. They stay tender and teachable to what God wants to teach them. When this happens, God’s Word gets rooted into their life and helps them grow. When soil is shallow, roots can’t grow deep. So, how do we prepare the “soil” of our heart to allow the roots to grow deeper? One way is by spending time with God and worshipping Him. Time spent in prayer, worship, trust, and obedience keeps our heart tender to God. When we listen to and read the Word of God, we learn its message. This gives God’s message an opportunity to take root in our life. The Word of God changes us. Let’s have ears to hear and a heart to love God so we can allow His work to be done in our life.
Talk about It
Question 1. What did the seed represent in the parable?
Answer 1. The Word of God (Mark 4:14)
Question 2. Have you ever tried to grow a plant? Talk about it.
Answer 2. Answers will vary.
Question 3. In the parable, was the problem with the seed or the soil? Explain.
Answer 3. The soil, then answers will vary.
Question 4. What is the difference between shallow soil and deep soil?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
Question 5. How can you be deeply rooted in your faith?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, let my heart always stay tender to You. Thank You for Your Living Word that changes us from the inside out. I want Your Word to be deeply rooted in my life so I can easily share it with others. I will worship and pray. I won’t just sit back and watch others. I want to know You deeply. I love You, Jesus. Amen.