SOAP: Jan 2012

by Dino Rizzo on 01/19/12

We want you to have a Spiritual Awakening in 2012.  To help you encounter Christ in His Word, we have a simple process called S.O.A.P. that you can follow.  A great way to get started in the SOAP process is to purchase a journal in the Missions Café and create a special journal where you record what God is doing in your life to begin the New Year.   

S for Scripture

Try starting your day with the reading of God’s Word.  Before you do any tasks or routines, find a quiet place to read.  Ask God to speak to you.  Read the assigned Scripture.  When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you, and write it out in your journal.  What we write we remember more.

O for Observation

Observation is like a CSI at a crime scene, or Sherlock Holmes trying to solve a case.  You are looking for clues, noticing, and asking questions such as who, what, why, when, where, how. A great tool for observing a passage is the acrostic S.P.A.C.E.
Ask these questions of the verse.  S is there a sin to confess?  P is there a promise to claim?  A is there an action to avoid?  C is there a command to obey?  E is there an example of follow?  For example, Romans 12:2 has commands to obey.  Do not conform.  Renew your mind.

A for Application

This is when you personalize what you’ve read.  Write out what God wants you to know, understand, think or do as a result of your reading.  An example of an application of Romans 12:2 would be to obey the command to renew your mind by committing to read God’s Word daily. 

P for Prayer

This is like writing a love letter or talking to a friend.  Writing helps keep our minds focused as well as can preserve our request so we can see how God answers our prayers.

Jan 2012 Plan

The reading plan for Jan 18 - 29 is Psalms 1-12. We will be reading a Psalm a day.

Further Reading

For more reading plans and to download a free mobile bible, please visit youversion.com