Share this link and add your SOAP thoughts in the comments. Respond to the comments of others. As iron sharpens iron, may we grow together in the Lord.
To my network churches, this is the discussion guide I will use with the churches I am attending. If I am not with you this week, blessings as you study the Bible together.
Matthew 14:22-33 (NIV) - Walking on Water with Jesus
22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.
27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage!l It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
29 “Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshipped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
SOAP Bible Study
Instructions:
Spend 10 minutes quietly doing the SOAP Study individually.
Share your SOAP journaling in a small group discussion.
A SOAP Bible Study is a simple way to dig into God’s Word. The simplicity and practical focus make it powerful for getting to know God better and allowing his truth to saturate daily life. When you study the Bible, start with prayer. This is an opportunity to ask God to open your heart to his truth.
Once you’re ready to begin reading, use this acronym to guide your focus:
What verse or section stands out to you from the passage? The simple act of re-reading, writing it out, and meditating on it will give you a moment to consider what the Holy Spirit is showing you and allow God’s truth to sink in.
What stands out about the passage? Is there anything you haven’t noticed before about the characters, the context, or the action? What might the Holy Spirit be revealing to you?
How can you apply this truth to your life? Is there something the Holy Spirit is putting on your heart to change? What are you being led to do after this reading?
Pray about what you’ve read and how the Holy Spirit is leading you. Thank God for is truth and faithfulness. Ask him for understanding and wisdom. Submit to the work that the Holy Spirit is doing in you.
Write a prayer of thanks and commitment. Thank God for His wisdom and ask for guidance.
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