Scripture.
Observe.
Apply.
Pray.

SOAP is a handy Bible study template centred around Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer; all designed to take you deeper into God’s Word. It works like this:

SCRIPTURE : pick a passage (maybe from our Daily Bible Reading Guide!) Write it out and highlight anything that stands out to you initially.

OBSERVE : to go deeper ask yourself; what does the passage say about God? About us? What’s happening? Who’s involved? Where is it taking place? And anything else you notice.

APPLY : we don’t just read God’s Word to learn, but also to live. Write down one personal and/or one practical way you could practise something you have observed from the passage in your everyday life.

PRAY : lastly pray. Take a moment to write a prayer, giving thanks to God for his Word and what he has revealed to you. Ask for his help to live it out in your life.