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GET TO KNOW JESUS.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP.

Christian faith begins with Jesus Christ. God loves us, and Jesus came to bring us back to Him. Through His death and resurrection, He offers forgiveness and new life to everyone who turns to Him and trusts Him.

You do not have to know the Bible already. This site helps you read Scripture in context, understand who Jesus is, ask honest questions, pray, and put what you learn into practice. Growth takes time, and you can begin right where you are.

BEGIN WITH JESUS: 20 DAYS IN JOHN →EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

“These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” John 20:31

The Rooted Road: an open Bible, a path, and a cross

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NEXT STEP.

Start with Jesus in John, follow the larger Bible story, or choose an area that meets you where you are.

Learn & PlayBegin with a guided lesson, then test what you learned. 20 Days in JohnRead about Jesus one guided day at a time. The Bible StoryFollow the road from Genesis to Jesus. The WordFind teachings and gospel music together. RestorationFind Scripture for a new beginning and a faithful next step. AffirmationsSpeak Scripture-based truth, save favorites, and take a faithful step. PrayerLearn how to pray and use prayers from Scripture. Life HackExplore Brother Ron’s book. GM3 Men’s MinistryPrayer, accountability, and brotherhood.

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You can explore freely. If you want your progress saved, create a free member account.

  1. 01 · MEET JESUS

    Start with Day 1 of the guided reading through John. Read the passage, then use the short explanation.

    OPEN DAY 1 →
  2. 02 · FOLLOW THE STORY

    Explore the public Bible map. Members can walk the deeper ten-stop Promise Trail and earn Scripture trophies.

    SEE THE STORY MAP →
  3. 03 · KEEP YOUR PLACE

    Sign in to save your John days, trail stops, Road Test scores, and private notes.

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GROW IN THE WORD · TAKE THE NEXT STEP

A FOUNDATION TO BUILD.
GRACE TO BEGIN AGAIN.

Foundation completion certificate

Read all 20 days in John, complete the ten Promise Trail stops, and score at least 80% on a Road Test. Your member dashboard tracks these milestones and unlocks a digital certificate of completion.

This certificate recognizes study completed on The Rooted Road. It does not certify salvation, spiritual maturity, or a ministry qualification. Salvation is God’s gift received through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9–10).

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The road to restoration

When you have wandered, Jesus calls you to turn back to Him. Read Luke 15:11–24 for the father’s welcome, 1 John 1:9 for confession, and John 21:15–19 for Jesus’ conversation with Peter after his failure.

  1. Come honestly. Name what happened before God instead of hiding it.
  2. Turn toward Christ. Ask for forgiveness and take a concrete step of obedience.
  3. Walk with others. Seek prayer and wise, gentle accountability (Galatians 6:1–2).

Restoration is a continuing walk of repentance and growth, never a badge earned by a quiz. Where others were hurt, take responsibility and respect their boundaries.

BEGIN MY JOURNEY →
FAITH ◆ REAL TALK ◆ PURPOSE ◆ GRACE ◆ COURAGE ◆ THE WORD ◆ FAITH ◆ REAL TALK

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YOUR FIRST MILE

BEGIN WITH JESUS.
KNOW WHERE TO GO.

You do not have to understand everything on day one. Follow the signs: meet Jesus in John, trace the promise that led to Him, and build a rhythm you can keep.

YOU ARE HERE 20 DAYS IN JOHN → GENESIS TO JESUS → A ROOTED LIFE
01 START

Beginning in John

Read all of John in 20 days. Every stop gives you exact verses, a plain-language explanation, a question, and a next step.

02 CONNECT

Trace the Promise

Travel from Genesis to John through Abraham, Jacob—later named Israel—and the promised Messiah.

03 KEEP WALKING

Build Your Rhythm

Read. Observe. Apply. Pray. One passage and one honest response at a time.

THE INTERACTIVE LEARNING HUB

DON'T JUST READ IT.
WORK THE WORD.

New to the Bible? Start with a short guided lesson. Read the passages and explanations, then try the Road Test and games at your own pace.

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READ · UNDERSTAND · PRACTICE

LEARN THE ROAD FIRST

LESSON1 / 6

Six short stops give you the story behind the questions. Open the Bible passage if you can, read the explanation, and think through the example. There is no score here.

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THE ROOTED ROADMAP · GUIDED BIBLE STUDY

SEVEN STOPS.
ONE UNFOLDING PROMISE.

Start with a short reading, discover how it connects to Jesus, and choose one response you can put into practice. Follow the stops in order or revisit any lesson.

Completion and reflections save in this browser on this device.

Begin your Bible journey

Choose a stop to read its passage and reflection.

A Black Jesus speaking with a Black Samaritan woman at a well
A conversation that changes a life

In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman and speaks about living water. Read the passage to discover what He offers.

EXPLORE THE JOHN LESSONS →
A Black Jesus greeting Black Mary Magdalene beside the empty tomb
The promise leads to resurrection

John 20 points us to the risen Jesus. The final roadmap stop opens the way into the full John journey.

CONTINUE INTO JOHN →

These illustrations depict Bible characters as Black people. They are artistic interpretations; Scripture is the reference for the events.

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THE TEACHING LIBRARY

TRUTH FOR
WHERE YOU ARE.

I’m Brother Ron, a follower of Jesus Christ. I’m not a preacher or the pastor of a church. I share these teachings for learning and encouragement, using God’s Word and everyday analogies to help any brother or sister who wants to know Christ. My hope is that you’ll read the Scriptures for yourself, understand how they speak to real life, and be drawn to Jesus Christ for salvation.

STAND YOUR GROUND

Stay watchful, rooted, courageous, and strong when pressure kicks the door.

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CHECK ENGINE

Conviction is not condemnation. It is God's warning light inviting you to stop and look deeper.

READ TEACHING →

GOD'S POSITIONING SYSTEM

When life recalculates, trust the One who already knows the destination.

READ TEACHING →

THE UNION OF MARRIAGE

Love is patient, accountable, forgiving, protective, and willing to do the work.

READ TEACHING →

THE BATTLE WITHIN

Flesh versus Spirit—and the daily choices that decide which voice gets stronger.

READ TEACHING →

CONTROL YOUR TEMPO

Urgency can make noise. God's rhythm creates room to listen, discern, and respond.

READ TEACHING →

INTEGRITY WHEN NO ONE SEES

Private decisions eventually introduce themselves in public.

READ TEACHING →

GRACE & ACCOUNTABILITY

Restoration needs truth, gentleness, responsibility, and boundaries.

READ TEACHING →

MUSIC FOR THE SPIRIT

SONGS FOR
THE ROAD.

These songs have been part of my walk with God. When I felt down, He used them to encourage me, teach me, and turn my heart back toward Him. Some helped me pray when I couldn't find the words; others reminded me to praise Jesus right where I was. Choose what speaks to your moment, and open a song in Apple Music.

01 FOR THE MORNING

START WITH PRAISE

Hezekiah Walker · Kirk Franklin · Israel Houghton

02 FOR PRAYER

QUIET THE NOISE

Yolanda Adams · Tamela Mann · Richard Smallwood

03 FOR THE FIGHT

STAND & BELIEVE

Donnie McClurkin · Fred Hammond · Tasha Cobbs Leonard

04 FOR TESTIMONY

LOOK WHAT GOD DID

Marvin Sapp · Travis Greene · CeCe Winans

05 BROTHER RON'S PICKS

MY SONGS FOR THE ROAD

The full collection of songs that have helped me give devotion and praise to Jesus.

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THE INTERACTIVE STORY & PLACES MAP

SEE THE PEOPLE.
FOLLOW THE PROMISE.

Play through ten connected stories from Genesis to Jesus. Your choices uncover clues while the map follows each stop. You can also choose any story to explore freely. Modern country names help newcomers get oriented.

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THE STORY ROUTE

THE PROMISE TRAIL · STORY GAME0 / 10 STOPS

FOLLOW THE PROMISE

How do I walk the trail?

Sign in, answer two questions at each stop, then read the Scripture encouragement. Your trophy and completed stop are saved to your member account.

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BIBLE LANDS ORIENTATIONModern borders and symbolic travel trail · approximate locations · not to scale
Bible lands from Egypt to Israel and JordanAn orientation map showing Egypt, Israel and the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and selected biblical places. EGYPTISRAELJORDANLEBANONSYRIAIRAQ MEDITERRANEAN SEA NILE Ur Sinai Hebron Bethel Jerusalem Bethlehem Nazareth Sea of Galilee Jordan River Ararat region
Story location Modern country/territory🐪 Symbolic traveler
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THE BEGINNING

ADAM & EVE

Genesis 1–5Eden · location not identified in Scripture

Humanity begins in God’s good creation. Sin breaks trust and fellowship, yet God begins the rescue story that will lead to Christ.

HOW IT CONNECTS TO YOUR JOURNEY

Your road with God begins by understanding both your God-given worth and your need for His grace.

TODAY'S ROAD SIGN

“But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.”
ISAIAH 40:31
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FEATURED COMPANION MINISTRY FOR MEN

MEN NEED A PLACE
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God's Mighty Men—GM3—is its own men's prayer and discipleship ministry. It is featured on The Rooted Road as an additional place where men can seek God's Word, prayer, accountability, and brotherhood throughout the week.

GM3 AND THE ROOTED ROAD ARE DISTINCT MINISTRIES WITH A SHARED DESIRE TO HELP PEOPLE GROW IN CHRIST.
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