![]() Forgive me for the times I have not represented you well and reacted badly. How ridiculous I must look when I “lose my cool.” I’m sorry. How often don’t I just react, whether it be to the way people treat others or even to my children when they aren’t behaving well. You took the time to make an effective plan by taking cords to make a whip. Thank you for showing me that you didn’t just react to the upsetting circumstances and start yelling. We think of Him almost “losing His cool,” but He took time to make a plan. – Jesus took time to make a whip before driving them out. Is God’s house what it should be? What needs to be changed? Are there things more desired than Him: coffee time, fellowship, etc.? He messed with their income and goods wasn’t afraid to make them upset A – Application – What did He do? He took time to make a whip drove animals out poured out the money. – What was it like? Probably smelly and loud maybe flies and poop from all the animals. ![]() To those selling doves He said, “Get these out of her! How dare you turn my Father’s house into a marketplace!” John 2:14-16 O – Observation He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. ![]() So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. “In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables. Here is an example of how I’ve used the S.O.A.P. I often pray it out loud after I finish writing it down. Ask Him for wisdom to help you understand and strength and courage to help you apply these truths. Thank God for giving you these Words and speaking to you. How does this relate to me or my circumstances? How is God speaking to me through this passage? As you begin to put the puzzle pieces together and gain understanding, write down what you feel God is telling you or what He wants you to do. What do you notice in the passage you read? Who is speaking? What is the context? Who is the audience? This often brings out details we would normally miss by just reading. You may find yourself saying, “Okay, okay, God, I got it!” O. God will often give me a message through His Word, then a couple days later I’ll turn the car on and there will be a sermon or song about it, and my devotional will have a similar message, or something else wonderfully “coincidental.” Sometimes He affirms His message through a conversation or even a poster. Write down verses and messages that you feel God is prompting you to, even if you don’t understand why right now. Keep reading and asking God to reveal Himself to you. Bible Study Method is a great, simple way to record what you are reading and take the next step by making it personal. ![]() REVIEW past truths to remind yourself how God is speaking to you and hold yourself accountable The S.O.A.P. WRITE out a prayer based on these truths. REFLECT & RECORD Scripture and how the Spirit is speaking to you, even if it doesn’t make sense at the time and how these truths encourage action and/or change (THIS IS WHERE THE SOAP PRINTABLE CAN BE A GREAT TOOL!) PRAY for forgiveness and a clean heart and for the Holy Spirit’s guidance, wisdom, and clarityĮXPECT Him to speak to you through His Word GATHER your Bible, a notebook or journal, devotional if you have one, and a pen. The SOAP Bible Study method can guide you in God’s Word and help you remember the truths He reveals to you! Make sure to grab the wonderful printable at the bottom of the post! This is a method I have used, but your Creator is delighted you are choosing time in His presence, whatever way you find is most beneficial to you! Guidelines for Daily Quiet Time It’s so hard at times to be in God’s Word daily, but I can promise you He will bless you like crazy if you make a commitment to doing this.
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