Category: Bible Study
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SOAP: Sometimes, you just can’t help but share (even when you work in wine)
Happy Saturday! This morning, as promised yesterday, I’m changing things up and sharing a full passage to read from which to pick your one SOAP message. I’ll share what struck me in the passage here, but please, if you can, take the time to read the entire passage on your own and listen to what God…
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SOAP: Building a good base
Scripture: “But the seed with good soil stands for those with a good and noble heart, who hear the word, retain it and by persevering produce a good crop.” Luke 8:15 Observation: Those with a firm foundation, who listen and apply the word and then keep working at understanding and living it will thrive. Application: Growing…
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SOAP: Hungry for LIFE
Scripture: Then Jesus declared, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” –John 6:35 Observation: He is the giver of life and He will provide all we need. Application: When you seek true, really fulfilling life, seeking Him will make…
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SOAP: Stay hopeful
Scripture: Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. -Romans 12:12 Observation: Stay hopeful. Hang in there. Keep reaching out to him. Application: Sometimes it is hard to stay the course. Aside from being a parent, which carries its own challenges (And is a lot harder to write about in detail, here, to…
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SOAP: Refresh and be refreshed
Scripture: A generous person will prospers; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” –Proverbs 11:25 Observation: Encourage and help others and you will benefit, too. Application: Sometimes, when I pay someone a compliment, I don’t know who feels better about it. That’ not why I do it, but I love watching them shine from the inside out.…