Have You Used SOAP?

Every Wednesday morning I sit and talk SOAP with a group of women. I love it!

We’re not talking about laundry detergent or one of those amazing smelling antibacterial soaps or even bar soap that makes you so happy you can’t help but sing in the shower.

Nope. We’re talking about a method of studying my favorite book, the Bible. This method has opened all of our eyes to how the Bible speaks so clearly and thoughtfully to our daily lives. Every week, God speaks to each one of differently through our SOAP. Let me show you my SOAP from a few days ago.

S (Scripture)—“When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Now go out where it is deep, and let down your net catch some fish’ ” (Luke5:4).

O (Observation)—Jesus pushed Simon to go into deeper water. He did it to help Simon.

A (Application)—I do feel as if Jesus is pushing me into deeper waters with the writing of my book.  Honestly, I’m not always sure I want to go. This verse reminds me to follow Jesus’ lead, to listen to His voice, and to trust that voice. I do not need to fear to do what He calls me to do no matter how unusual it seems.

P (Prayer)—Dear Father, thank you for challenging me and providing challenging opportunities for me. Help me not to shrink from them but to embrace them.

Perhaps you have been looking for a different way to study the Bible or perhaps it has been years since you studied it. Or perhaps you have never really spent time studying the Bible.

Consider SOAP.

I would love to hear from you, Dear Readers. What do you think of studying the Bible?