Love God Greatly - You Are ForgivenSample

SOAP – Isaiah 59:2 Sin separates us from our Almighty God. His justice and holiness move Him to be actively righteous, always acting in a perfect, fair, and righteous way. Because of mankind’s inherited and innate sinfulness, we naturally oppose God. God’s justice shows us the seriousness of our sin which leads only to death. In what situation does it seem that sin and evil have the upper hand? Where in your life do you need God’s grace and mercy? Though sin abounds, sin is not infinite. God has made provision to deal with our sin through His perfect justice and His abounding grace. God’s justice makes no sin acceptable, but His grace makes no sin unforgivable. When faced with your own sin or the sin of others, seek God urgently for resolution. Father God, I thank You that there is no sin too undeserving, too inexcusable, or too shameful for Your forgiveness. Thank You for being the One from whom I have the right to expect nothing, yet Who blesses me with everything. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

***SOAP Method

S – SCRIPTURE
Physically write out the Bible verse
You’ll be amazed at what God will reveal to you when you slow down to write or meditate on what you are reading!

O – OBSERVATION
What do you see in the verses you’re reading?
Who is the audience? Is there a repetition of words? What words stand out to you? What is the main lesson or theme?

A – APPLICATION
When God’s Word becomes personal
What is God saying to me today? How can I apply what I just read to my life? Are there any changes I need to make?

P – PRAYER
Pray God’s Word back to Him
If He has revealed something to you during this time in His Word, pray about it. Confess if He has revealed some sin that is in your life. Take time to thank Him for His goodness in your life.