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S.O.A.P.S. – A Simple Way To Spend Time With God

“How blessed is the person,
who does not take the advice of the wicked,
who does not stand on the path with sinners,
and who does not sit in the seat of mockers.
But he delights in the LORD’s instruction,
and meditates in his instructiond day and night.
He will be like a tree planted by streams of water,
yielding its fruit in its season,
and whose leaf does not wither.
He will prosper in everything he does.” (Psalm 1:1-3)

As a Christian, it is our great privilege to spend time with God each and every day, as we read His Word and pray. Here is a simple way for you to do that.

First, pick a Bible reading plan. We have a couple suggestions here. Then, grab a notebook and a pen. Finally, use the S.O.A.P.S. method to get more out of your Bible reading.

S = SCRIPTURE

Read today’s portion of Scripture with an open heart.
Underline or highlight anything that grabs your attention.
Out of what you marked, pick one verse that means the most to you and write it down.

O= OBSERVATION

What is it about this verse that grabs your attention? What does it say to you about God? About yourself?
Read the verse a few times and maybe try to memorize it.

A = APPLICATION

How can you apply this to your life? What should you do, think, or believe differently? Listen to the Holy Spirit.

P = PRAYER

Say a simple prayer about what you have just read and learned. Write it out.

S = SHARE

Throughout the day, share what you have learned with your family, friends, or whomever the Lord would lead.

May the Lord bless you richly as you spend time with Him!

Click here to listen to a message where Pastor Pat talks about the S.O.A.P.S. method of devotions.

 

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New Messages Added: Calvary Chapel Distinctives

The Lord has given Calvary Chapel a unique place in ministry. Check out these great messages from Calvary Chapel pastors about the philosophy and style of ministry of our church.

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Teachings from the Book of Revelation

We recently put up a page featuring Pastor Pat’s teaching through the book of Revelation. It’s the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing to those who read it:

“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.” (Revelation 1:3)

Check out the messages here.

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New Series: What Jesus Taught

This Sunday we begin a brand new series called “What Jesus Taught”. It’s a study through Matthew 5-7, which is commonly called “The Sermon on the Mount.”

The first message in the series is about happiness. What did Jesus teach about happiness? So many people are looking for happiness.

Jesus begins His sermon by talking about being blessed. What is the difference between being blessed and being happy?

Read Matthew 5:1-12 and join us this Sunday for a time of simple worship and Bible teaching.

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Jesus and His Kingdom

The gospel of Matthew is all about Jesus the King.

Matthew 4:23 tells us that “Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.”

He spent His time teaching, preaching, and healing.

Why?

His preaching announces the kingdom.

His teaching describes the kingdom.

His healing demonstrates the kingdom.

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Our Current Series: Jesus Our King (The Gospel of Matthew)

One Bible scholar, a man named lliam Barclay, wrote “When we turn to Matthew, we turn to the book which may well be called the most important single document of the Christian faith, for in it we have the fullest and the most systematic account of the life and the teachings of Jesus.”

If you are looking for a church, or want to learn more about the Bible, or God’s plan for your life, join us this Sunday as we look at the Gospel of Matthew. You will be blessed!