S: You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life. John 5:39-40
O: Jesus credits the Pharisees with being diligent students of the Word, but he says they've missed the One the Scriptures teach about—Him. They go to God's Word thinking it will give them life, but they fail to see that it teaches about Jesus—the One who can give them what they're looking for.
A: How often do I study the Scriptures with suspect motives. So I can feel good about checking off my spiritual duty. Or, so I can impress others with my biblical knowledge. God's Word frustrates those approaches, and the only time it rewards me is when I go there seeking Him. I believe the Bible is God's Word. I just don;t always treat it that way. If He's truly speaking in it, then I go there to hear Him, to hear Him speak the "words of life".
P: Dear Lord, make me hungry for you in your Word. Let me read it to learn the sound of your voice and hear your heart. Give me eyes to see and ears to hear, so that I don't miss the One who gives eternal life.
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SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. It's a way of interacting with the Bible where you read a passage, observe what's happening, reflect on how it applies to your life, and them pray about how you might respond.
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Ever try reading the Bible and then journaling about it? It's actually pretty easy. Just remember the acronym SOAP. You pick a passage, that's the "S" for scripture. You read it, and make a few notes about what it says. That's the "O" for observation. Then you think about what you've read and how it might impact your life. That's the "A" for application. Finally, you record a prayer, the "P". There you have it SOAP. Now, get to lathering.
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