S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-22

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-22

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?” Now a herd of many pigs was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons...

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S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-21

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-21

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and...

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S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-20

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-20

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and...

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S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-19

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-19

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.”” Matthew 8:16-17 ESV OBSERVATION: That evening, at the end of the sabbath, people brought others who were in dire need. He healed or...

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S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-18

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-18

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.” Matthew 8:14-15 ESV OBSERVATION: Many seem to focus more on the fact that Peter was married in this text than what the text tells us. Yes, Jesus did not condemn marriage for his apostles, so ministers can be...

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S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-17

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-17

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “When he had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I too am a man under...

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S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-16

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-16

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses...

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S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-14

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-14

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him.” Matthew 8:1 ESV OBSERVATION: After the sermon on the mount, great crowds followed him to see or hear what was next. They wanted to hear his words and to see what miracles he might do next. Jesus was comfortable with the common everyday people and they were comfortable with him. APPLICATION: Although many in the crowd...

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S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-13

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-13

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.” Matthew 7:28-29 ESV OBSERVATION: At the end of this long message, the crowds were astonished at not only what he had said and taught, but also in the manner he spoke. Jesus took religious teachings to a level that all could...

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S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-12

S.O.A.P. Devotion 2018-12-12

Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “”Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the...

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