Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals

Scripture: Matthew 17:5 But even as he said it, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him.” Observation: This was a definite sign that Jesus was indeed who he said he was. The three men…

Scripture: Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, and not from God’s” Observation: Jesus explained to Peter that Peter had the wrong perspective and consequently was working against God. Application: God’s…

Scripture:  Matthew 15:25, 28 But she came and worshipped him and pleaded again, “Lord, help me!” “Woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed. Observation: This woman would not stop begging and asking Jesus to heal, even though Jesus and his disciples asked her…

Scripture: Matthew 13:12 (partial) To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge… Observation: Those who really want to know more about Jesus will learn more. Application: If you really want to know more about Jesus and have a fuller understanding of him,…

Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Observation: Jesus wants us to go to him and to lean on him. He will give us comfort. Application: This sounds simple. But it takes full faith to really work.…