Category: Bible Study
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SOAP: People pleasing or God pleasing?
Scripture: Galatians 1:10 Obviously, I’m not trying to be a people pleaser! No, I am trying to please God. If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ’s servant. Observation: Paul explains that what pleases God may not please people and that he is serving God, not men. Application: Ouch. I’m…
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SOAP: A question about the Law
Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:32 Carefully obey all the commands I give you. Do not add to them or subtract from them. Mark 16:16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. Observation/Application: (I’m taking a little liberty on the format today.) I found it interesting that…
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SOAP: His will be done
Scripture: Mark 14: 36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will, not mine.” Observation: Jesus knew what pain and suffering was coming and asked God to prevent it, if it was in His will. Application: It is very humbling…
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SOAP: No procrastinating for this test
Scripture: Mark 13: 34-35 34“The coming of the Son of Man can be compared with that of a man who left home to go on a trip. He gave each of his employees instructions about he work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return. 35 So keep a…
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SOAP: A model of teamwork
Scripture: Deuteronomy 1: 9 “At that time I told you, “You are too great a burden for me to carry all by myself. Observation: Moses was having a hard time hearing and judging all the people’s problems and disagreements, yet he knew it was his responsibility to oversee everyone. Moses ultimately was advised to appoint…