Category: Bible Study
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Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians through the end of April
I will be reading and SOAP’ing through Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians one chapter per day through the end of April. Would you like to join me? Many of you may know me as the fast-paced host of the Bible in 90 Days, but I have really enjoyed taking in some New Testament readings at…
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I’ve been a bit cloudy lately… 2 Corinthians 3 SOAP
Today’s reading is 2 Corinthians 3 Here’s what grabbed me… Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Observation: We are being transformed by Him, and reflect Him in all…
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Listen to the past. 1 Corinthians 10:6
Today’s reading is 1 Corinthians 10. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6 Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. Observation: Take note of what happened to the Israelites and keep your focus on God, not evil. Application: It can be difficult for me to keep…
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Thoughts on Marriage. 1 Corinthians 7
If you are reading 1 & 2 Corinthians with me, today’s reading is 1 Corinthians 7. I’m abandoning the SOAP format today because, well, instead I’d like to ask for your input. This passage talks about marriage. Paul suggests it is better not to be married, as then your focus on God is divided, as…
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I care very little if I am judged by you. 1 Corinthians 4
Okay, that’s not true. But I am working on it! Good morning! I hope you are enjoying our read through 1 Corinthians. Today’s reading is 1 Corinthians 4. (If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, I post reminders each night on both of those with the next day’s reading.) If you aren’t already using…
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I’m laying the foundation: 1 Corinthians 3
Today’s reading in 1 Corinthians was 1 Corinthians 3. Here’s what grabbed me: Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds. Observation: God enabled me to begin the…
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Not my eloquence, but His power 1 Corinthians 2:1
Wow! I am so glad I am reading 1 Corinthians with you! Today, I opened my Bible to read the second chapter and was smacked with so much reassurance. Here’s what grabbed me: Wait, before we get to that, I’ve got a tip for you to help keep you reading with me each day: If…
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I need to be a better listener. 1 Corinthians 1
I have a confession to make: I have been reading 1 Corinthians without you. But that is about to end. It has been such rich reading, and has even made me squirm a bit, so I don’t want you to miss out. And I’d like to read your comments to my comments, too. So I…
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Reaching to those who don’t know Him. Romans 15:14-33
Today’s Reading: Romans 15: 14-33 Here’s what grabbed me… Scripture: Romans 15: 20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation. Observation: Paul wanted to reach out to those who did not know Christ, rather than those…
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Trust and be filled with joy & peace: Romans 15: 1-13
Good morning, friends! Today our reading in Romans is Romans 15:1-13. This is what grabbed me: Scripture: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Observation: Wanna overflow with the…
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No judging. Romans 14:1-12
Today’s reading is Romans 14:1-12. Here’s what I heard, using the SOAP format: Scripture: Romans 14: 4 Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. Observation: Don’t judge. It’s not up to you and…
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How can I shine His light today? Romans 13:8-14
Today’s reading: Romans 13: 8-14 Here’s what I heard… Scripture: Romans 13: 8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except continuing the debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. Observation: Take care of business and do all you are instructed to do. You will never love each other…
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Sin is sin is sin: Romans 13:1-7
Today’s Reading: Romans 13:1-7 Click over to see the whole Romans in 29 Days reading schedule. Feel free to jump in right where we are today, even if you haven’t been reading with us all month. Today it was tough for me to zero in on one verse for SOAP. This is what eventually grabbed…
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Is God calling you to share about Him? Romans 10:1-15
Here is what I heard today.. and how could I NOT post after hearing this?! Scripture: Romans 10:14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?…
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Gaining Peace. Romans 8:1-17
How is your reading of Romans coming? I have found it to be quite powerful!I have really enjoyed reading it at this pace and SOAPing my way through. I hope you have, too. Here’s what struck me today: Scripture: Romans 8: 5-6 5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on…