Devotions

Do you want to start reading the Bible and learn from the voice of God speaking into your life? But, you don't know where to start? Here is a suggested reading plan to begin your discovering of the great truth and treasure in the Word of God. Also, you can use the SOAP outline as a way to spend time everyday focusing your attention on God. Try to begin reading one chapter a day from the book you are studying.

How to Read and Study the Bible [download]

Encountering Jesus Devotionals [download]

1. The Gospel of John
2. Ephesians
3. Genesis
4. Romans
5. Psalms and Proverbs (these two books are great to read while you are reading other books of the Bible too).

SOAP Bible Study Plan

Scripture
Take today's Bible reading, pray over it and then read through slowly. God will direct your attention to certain verses or sections. Write these down in your journal and focus your study there.

Observe
What is God showing you in this passage? Jot down in your journal any words or events that stand out. Are there any truths God wants you to learn? Warnings? Commands? Guiding principles? Record those in your journal. Now what is the overall message God has for you in this passage?

Apply
Now it's time to get personal. How does this affect your life? Does God have instruction for you today? Encouragement? Correction? Write down in your journal God's personal message to you.

Pray
Prayer is a two-way conversation with God. You may find that as you pray over what God has shown you, He will reveal even more that He wants to show. Be listening and journal your prayers!