2) S. O. A. P Notes
Scripture. Observation. Application. Prayer.
the How to use SOAP
Scripture: Open your Bible to your reading for the day. Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, Focus on the verses that stood out to you. Then write them down on paper; typically, this will include one or two verses. However, you may jot down as many as you're comfortable writing.
Observation: Take note of what is taking place in the text. Who is involved? Who is the audience? Notice what words or ideas stand out to you.
Your observations can include notes from one specific section or the whole chapter. This process will help you understand the context of the scriptures.
Application: Ask God how the scripture applies to you. You may ask God: What changes do I need to make? Is there an action that I need to take?
Prayer: In the last section, offer a personal prayer to God.
Soap notes are based on how detailed you want to be. One beneficial aspect of SOAP notes is that there is no time Limit. Studying the Word like this can take up to 10 minutes to a few hours, depending on your leisure.
Scripture: Open your Bible to your reading for the day. Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, Focus on the verses that stood out to you. Then write them down on paper; typically, this will include one or two verses. However, you may jot down as many as you're comfortable writing.
Observation: Take note of what is taking place in the text. Who is involved? Who is the audience? Notice what words or ideas stand out to you.
Your observations can include notes from one specific section or the whole chapter. This process will help you understand the context of the scriptures.
Application: Ask God how the scripture applies to you. You may ask God: What changes do I need to make? Is there an action that I need to take?
Prayer: In the last section, offer a personal prayer to God.
Soap notes are based on how detailed you want to be. One beneficial aspect of SOAP notes is that there is no time Limit. Studying the Word like this can take up to 10 minutes to a few hours, depending on your leisure.