Category: Bible Study

  • SOAP: No doubting allowed

    Scripture: Mark 11:22-23 22Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. 23 I assure you that you can say to this mountain, ‘May God lift you up and throw you into the sea,’ and your command will be obeyed. All that’s required is that you really believe and do not doubt in your…

  • SOAP: Only God is good

    Scripture: Mark 10:18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good. Observation: Woah. Now THAT is humbling. Jesus, who looks and sounds pretty perfect to me, is saying that he is not to be called good. Yikes. Application: I wonder why he said that. Perhaps because of the fact that…

  • What is SOAP? Or how do I journal my journey

    This post was originally shared in July of 2008. I think it is important, though, so I am re-posting as part of the Works for Me Wednesday “greatest hits.” Hope you enjoy and are inspired to try it for yourself… My church’s senior pastor shared a simple, yet meaningful journaling format called SOAP back in December…

  • SOAP: Stop doubting. Just believe.

    Scripture: Mark 9:23-24 23“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”24 The father instantly replied, “I do believe, but help me not doubt!” Observation: In this passage a man has asked Jesus to free his son of an evil spirit within him. The disciples were unable to…

  • SOAP: What does HE want me to do with my time?

    Scripture: Psalm 90:12 Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom Psalm 90:17 And may the Lord or God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes! Make our efforts successful Observation: Guide me. Show me what to do. Help me to use time wisely…