How to Study the Bible: The S.O.A.P. Method
Open your Bible or GAME Challenge journal to the Bible passage for that day. Take your time and read the passage a few times over. Then look for a verse that especially speaks to you. Then write down the following:
S-Scripture Write down the verse that speaks to you.
O-Observation In your own words write down what you think is happening in that verse.
A- Application Write down how you think God wants you to apply this verse to your life? For example, is there a sin to confess, a promise to claim an attitude to change, a command to keep, an example to follow, a prayer to pray, an error to avoid, a truth to believe, or something to thank God for?
P-Prayer Write out a prayer to God. This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this Scripture, or even a prayer for greater insight on this passage, Remember that Prayer is a two-way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.
Also, be sure to check out Pastor JB's GAME Time sharing e-mail where Pastor JB will share with you what he learned from this same passage.
S.O.A.P. Examples
To show you how applicable and easy it is to study Bible with S.O.A.P method, we asked some Thrivers to write down some examples for your reference! Check them out!
Example One. (Kid)
Example Two. (Teenager)
Example Three. (Married Adult)
