What is S.O.A.P?
S.O.A.P. stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. This acronym helps guide us as we study through God's word and learn what He is speaking through it and how to apply it to our lives. At Nickel City Church we don't just want to lead you to God's word, but lead you through it and to a better understanding of it. S.O.A.P. is a simple and great way for us to record and process through what God is speaking to us in scripture. Grab your Bible and a journal and give the S.O.A.P. study method a try!
S.O.A.P.
SCRIPTURE
Open your Bible to your daily reading. Take time to read and to soak in what God is speaking to you through His word today. Then find a verse that stood out to you and write it down.
OBSERVATION
What do you notice? What is God trying to reveal to you through this verse? What words stand out to you? Begin to jot down your thoughts and questions, and ask the Holy Spirit to show you something new about God.
APPLICATION
How do the truths revealed in these verses apply to your life? Is there any area of your life that needs tending to because it does not align with these scriptures? Write down how this scripture can apply to you today.
PRAYER
Pray these scriptures over
your life. Take what you have learned and ask God to grow you in these areas or to reveal a deeper understanding of them to you. Be sure to take time to listen for God's voice, prayer is a two-way conversation. Then write it down!
your life. Take what you have learned and ask God to grow you in these areas or to reveal a deeper understanding of them to you. Be sure to take time to listen for God's voice, prayer is a two-way conversation. Then write it down!
