SOAP
A Bible Reading Plan
October 1 - Psalm 16
October 4 - Psalm 20
October 5 - Ephesians 1-2
October 6 - Ephesians 3-4
October 7 - Ephesians 5-6
October 8 - Proverbs 7-8
October 11 - Philippians 1-2
October 12 - Philippians 3-4
October 13 - Psalm 34
October 14- Proverbs 20-21
October 15 - Hebrews 1-2
October 18 - Hebrews 3-4
October 19 - Hebrews 5-6
October 20 - Psalm 147
October 21 - Hebrews 7
October 22 - Hebrews 8-9
October 25 - Hebrews 10
October 26 - Hebrews 11
October 27 - Hebrews 12
October 28 - Proverbs 10-11
October 29 - Psalm 8-9
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A New Way to Read the Bible!
What is SOAP?
SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. SOAP is a journaling method that helps us grow in God’s Word by recording our thoughts, emotions, and connections when Reading the
Scripture
Write down the portion of Scripture you will journal on. This is usually a short section that you have underlined or marked as you were reading.
Observation
Write down your thoughts and observations of the passage.
Application
Write down how you will apply this passage to your life today.
Prayer
Write down a prayer to God about your experience today.
How to use a SOAP Journal:
Before you start, pray for God to show you how to apply the reading to your life today. Use the reading schedule to find today’s Scripture. Then begin reading today's scripture. As you read, underline or write down anything that speaks to you as a personal word to be applied. When you read with an open heart, God will give you words of encouragement, direction, and correction. When you finish reading, use SOAP to write down how God’s word impacted you.
Resources:
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SOAP Journal: 1 week Sample Journal Download
*The S.O.A.P. method is a guide for personal study and journaling that is widely used by many churches. It was adapted from the book, Divine Mentor by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, Lead Pastor of New Hope Church in Honolulu, Hawaii.