Rooted Bible Study

Julissa Cortez

Rooted Bible Study is a ministry of El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry, dedicated to helping you grow in your faith through practical, step-by-step Bible study methods. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned believer, this podcast will equip you to dive deeper into God’s Word, understand its context, and apply its timeless truths to your daily life. Whether you're seeking a closer relationship with God, a better understanding of the Bible, or guidance in your spiritual journey, Rooted Bible Study is a place to connect, grow, and thrive. Together, we’ll discover how to live a life firmly rooted in Christ and bear fruit for His glory. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional—to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart.

  1. 14h ago

    He Forgives and He Forgets

    Are you constantly asking God to forgive a mistake you’ve already confessed, just to be sure? In this episode, Julissa looks at Psalm 86:5, Exodus 34:6, and 1 John 1:9 to explore the difference between godly conviction and the enemy's condemnation. Discover what it really means that God doesn't "keep the receipt" on forgiven sin, and practice a practical declaration to finally stop dragging yesterday's guilt into today. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: Psalm 86:5, Exodus 34:6, and 1 John 1:9 💡 Stay Connected! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to: Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Download episodes to listen anytime, anywhere. Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover this content. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart. 🎵Dahila Valley 🔗 Share the Journey 🌟 If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend or leave a review so others can find encouragement too! 📬 Stay Connected 💌 Email: El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry https://bit.ly/contactourministry 📷Instagram: @elamordejesusreachministry https://bit.ly/elamordejesusoutreachministry 🌐 El Amor de Jesús https://www.elamordejesus.org/

    He Forgives and He Forgets
  2. 1d ago

    Strong in the Broken Places

    What do you do when you need strength and can't find it anywhere within yourself? Anchored in Psalm 46:1, 2 Corinthians 12:9, and Psalm 18:33, Julissa discusses how God doesn't just pull us off hard ground, He makes us surefooted right in the middle of it. Learn why your weakest areas aren't a barrier to God's work, but the exact place where His power shows up strongest. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: Psalm 46:1, 2 Corinthians 12:9, and Psalm 18:33 💡 Stay Connected! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to: Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Download episodes to listen anytime, anywhere. Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover this content. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart. 🎵Dahila Valley 🔗 Share the Journey 🌟 If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend or leave a review so others can find encouragement too! 📬 Stay Connected 💌 Email: El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry https://bit.ly/contactourministry 📷Instagram: @elamordejesusreachministry https://bit.ly/elamordejesusoutreachministry 🌐 El Amor de Jesús https://www.elamordejesus.org/

    Strong in the Broken Places
  3. 2d ago

    Fed by Every Word

    Are you coming to God’s Word out of routine, or are you actually hungry? In this episode, Julissa dives into Deuteronomy 8:3, Job 23:12, and John 6:35 to explore why God sometimes lets us experience spiritual hunger to show us what truly satisfies. Discover how Jesus, the Bread of Life, sustains us when everything else falls short, and try out a simple 60-second micro-habit before your next daily reading. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: Deuteronomy 8:3, Job 23:12, and John 6:35 💡 Stay Connected! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to: Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Download episodes to listen anytime, anywhere. Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover this content. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart. 🎵Dahila Valley 🔗 Share the Journey 🌟 If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend or leave a review so others can find encouragement too! 📬 Stay Connected 💌 Email: El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry https://bit.ly/contactourministry 📷Instagram: @elamordejesusreachministry https://bit.ly/elamordejesusoutreachministry 🌐 El Amor de Jesús https://www.elamordejesus.org/

    Fed by Every Word
  4. 3d ago

    John Chapter 14

    What do you do when your world feels deeply shaken and everything you thought was secure starts to shift? In this episode of Rooted Bible Study, we're stepping back into the upper room on the night before Jesus' crucifixion. The disciples are confused, grieving, and scared. Their leader is leaving, betrayal is in the air, and Peter’s coming failure has just been predicted. But right into that storm of anxiety, Jesus speaks words that have comforted believers for generations: "Don't let your hearts be troubled." Join Julissa as we walk verse-by-verse through John 14 to uncover the deep reassurance hidden in Jesus' words. In this episode, we unpack: Beyond a "Spiritual Hotel": What Jesus really meant when he promised to prepare a place for us in his Father’s house (spoiler: it’s about permanent belonging). "I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life": How Jesus answers Thomas's honest, practical question with a promise of presence rather than a map. Understanding Paraklētos: The rich Greek word translated as "Helper" or "Advocate," and what it means to have the Holy Spirit walking alongside you every day. Peace That Outlasts the World: Why Jesus’ peace isn't just the absence of conflict, but a deep, abiding stillness in the middle of chaos. This Week’s Micro-Habit: When anxiety spikes this week, practice the 5-second pause. Before reacting, take a breath and pray a simple, three-word prayer: "You are here." Grab your Bible, open to John chapter 14, and let’s get into it! 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: John 14:1, John 14:6, John 14:15–17, John 14:27 💡 Stay Connected! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to: Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Download episodes to listen anytime, anywhere. Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover this content. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart. 🎵I'm Gonna Praise (Brandon Lake lyrics) 🔗 Share the Journey 🌟 If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend or leave a review so others can find encouragement too! 📲 Use the hashtag #SundayBibleStudy #RootedBibleStudy#ReadYourBible to share your reflections on social media. 📥 Download Resources How to Study The Bible Bible Study Methods Understanding The New Testament https://bit.ly/3En3CZM 3 Bible Study Methods Templates https://bit.ly/3BibleStudyMethodsTemplates 3 Bible Study Method https://bit.ly/3-BibleStudyMethods Visuals of John: Visuals of the Gospel of John https://bit.ly/44gcB8T 📬 Stay Connected 💌 Email: El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry https://bit.ly/contactourministry 📷Instagram: @elamordejesusreachministry https://bit.ly/elamordejesusoutreachministry 🌐 El Amor de Jesús https://www.elamordejesus.org/

    John Chapter 14
  5. 5d ago

    You Belong to Something Unshakable

    When your job, your health, your relationships, or your finances feel unstable, where do you turn? In today’s episode, Julissa walks through Psalm 125:1, Hebrews 12:22, and Hebrews 12:28 to remind us that even when everything around us starts to shake, we belong to an unshakable Kingdom. We’ll talk about why panic loses its power when we recognize the ground we stand on, and how replacing anxiety with holy awe changes the way we face life's uncertainties. Tune in for a powerful 1-minute micro-habit to help you declare truth over your day, along with a short prayer to keep your anchor firm. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: Psalm 125:1, Hebrews 12:22, and Hebrews 12:28 💡 Stay Connected! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to: Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Download episodes to listen anytime, anywhere. Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover this content. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart. 🎵Dahila Valley 🔗 Share the Journey 🌟 If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend or leave a review so others can find encouragement too! 📬 Stay Connected 💌 Email: El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry https://bit.ly/contactourministry 📷Instagram: @elamordejesusreachministry https://bit.ly/elamordejesusoutreachministry 🌐 El Amor de Jesús https://www.elamordejesus.org/

    You Belong to Something Unshakable
  6. 5d ago

    Calming the Chaos Within: Week 3: Releasing What You Cannot Control

    Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of overthinking? A lot of our mental fatigue doesn't come from doing too much, it comes from trying to carry things that were never ours to manage in the first place. In this episode of Rooted Bible Study, we dig into what it truly means to surrender control, trust God's timing, and find real peace before the answers arrive. We explore three powerful scriptures (Proverbs 3:5–6, Psalm 37:5, and Philippians 4:6–7) and break down: The Hebrew concept of Batach — why real biblical trust means leaning your full weight on God instead of holding yourself up. Order matters — why committing your worries to God before trying to solve them opens the door to His help. Responsibility vs. Control — how to distinguish what is yours to carry today from what belongs to God. Weekly Micro-Habit — a simple two-column exercise to help you visually separate your daily obedience from God's outcomes. Key Takeaway: Trust begins right where control ends. Scriptures Mentioned: Proverbs 3:5–6 Psalm 37:5 Philippians 4:6–7 💡 Stay Connected! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to: Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Download episodes to listen anytime, anywhere. Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover this content. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart. 🎵Dahila Valley 📝 Resources & Next Steps 📥 Download Thursday Visuals: https://bit.ly/4rvxsz6 🔗 Share the Journey 🌟 If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend or leave a review so others can find encouragement too! 📲 Use the hashtag #ThursdayPreaching #ThursdayNightPreaching #RootedBibleStudyPreaching to share your reflections on social media. 📬 Stay Connected 💌 Email: El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry https://bit.ly/contactourministry 📷Instagram: @elamordejesusreachministry https://bit.ly/elamordejesusoutreachministry 🌐 El Amor de Jesús https://www.elamordejesus.org/

    Calming the Chaos Within: Week 3: Releasing What You Cannot Control
  7. Sep 30

    Work It Out Where You Are

    Are you waiting for a big, perfect moment where everything finally clicks before you start living out your faith? In today's episode, Julissa dives into John 14:23, Psalm 119:105, and Philippians 2:12 to explore what it means to work out your salvation right where you are, in this exact season, home, and workplace. We’ll look at how God’s Word serves as a lamp for your next step rather than a spotlight for the whole road, and why Jesus making His home in us means we never have to figure it out alone. Tune in for a simple micro-habit to take one step of obedience today, along with a short prayer to guide your path. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: John 14:23, Psalm 119:105, and Philippians 2:12 💡 Stay Connected! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to: Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Download episodes to listen anytime, anywhere. Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover this content. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart. 🎵Dahila Valley 🔗 Share the Journey 🌟 If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend or leave a review so others can find encouragement too! 📬 Stay Connected 💌 Email: El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry https://bit.ly/contactourministry 📷Instagram: @elamordejesusreachministry https://bit.ly/elamordejesusoutreachministry 🌐 El Amor de Jesús https://www.elamordejesus.org/

    Work It Out Where You Are
  8. Sep 29

    Born of the Spirit, Led by the Spirit

    What does it actually look like to stop living on autopilot and start living by the Spirit? In today’s episode, Julissa unpacks John 3:6, Romans 8:14, and John 15:5 to explore what happens when we move beyond our natural instincts and stay connected to our true source. We'll look at the vital difference between just living out of old habits versus abiding in the vine so that real spiritual fruit can grow. Tune in for a simple 3-second micro-habit to help you check in before you react, and a short prayer to keep you led by the Spirit all day long. 📖 Key Bible Verses Mentioned: John 3:6, Romans 8:14, and John 15:5 💡 Stay Connected! If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to: Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Download episodes to listen anytime, anywhere. Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others discover this content. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart. 🎵Dahila Valley 🔗 Share the Journey 🌟 If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend or leave a review so others can find encouragement too! 📬 Stay Connected 💌 Email: El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry https://bit.ly/contactourministry 📷Instagram: @elamordejesusreachministry https://bit.ly/elamordejesusoutreachministry 🌐 El Amor de Jesús https://www.elamordejesus.org/

    Born of the Spirit, Led by the Spirit

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Rooted Bible Study is a ministry of El Amor de Jesus Outreach Ministry, dedicated to helping you grow in your faith through practical, step-by-step Bible study methods. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned believer, this podcast will equip you to dive deeper into God’s Word, understand its context, and apply its timeless truths to your daily life. Whether you're seeking a closer relationship with God, a better understanding of the Bible, or guidance in your spiritual journey, Rooted Bible Study is a place to connect, grow, and thrive. Together, we’ll discover how to live a life firmly rooted in Christ and bear fruit for His glory. 🎙️Join me every Sunday at 10:00 AM, as we dive deep into God’s Word, grow in faith, and stay rooted in His truth! 🎙️Join me every Thursday at 7:00 PM, for a powerful Word! God’s truth transforms lives, and I can’t wait to share what He has placed on my heart! 🎙️Join me Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 AM, for a Morning Devotional—to strengthen your faith and encourage your heart.