Hey Guys,

We started an important journey Sunday night.  I want to invite you to jump all in to getting to know God.  SOAP is just a tool, simplified to help you spend time with God reading your Bible and talking to Him in prayer.  Here is the acronym again.

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

So this evening I invite you to give it a try.

Grab you Bible and some alone space away from all distractions (yes, even your phone for a few moments.)

Scripture:  John 1:6-12.  (Use the table of contents page and find John in the New Testament.)

You may not have known, but God sent a man ahead of Jesus to tell everyone that God was up to something BIG.  That man was known as John the Baptist.  He came to tell everyone who would listen that the light of the world  – Jesus – was on His way.

            Now grab the SOAP card if you have it close by, or just look the outline above.  Walk through the questions after you read the verses a couple of times.  Be still and listen.  Ask God to speak to you.

Before you walk away, talk to God about what’s on your heart.  Tell Him all of your concerns, worries, joys…anything you want!