Read the Bible
Daily Bible reading and journaling are simple processes that will help you deepen your relationship with God. You'll need three things to begin journaling: a Bible, a pen/pencil, and a journal. Set aside a certain time in your schedule each day and find a quiet place where you are not likely to be distracted. What’s the best time to do this?
Whenever you are at your best!
S.O.A.P.
Scripture | Observation | Application | Prayer
The S.O.A.P. method is a unique and life-giving way to study the Bible. This method helps us to dig deeper into Scripture and see more than if we were to simply read. The word S.O.A.P. is an acronym which stand for Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. Using these four key terms we will teach you what each of them mean and how to apply them in your time in God’s Word.
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!
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?
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?
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.
August Reading Plan
AUGUST 1: Isaiah 65-66, Psalms 62 & John 3
AUGUST 2: 2 Kings 21, 2 Chronicles 33 & John 4
AUGUST 3: Nahum 1-3 & John 5
AUGUST 4: 2 Kings 22, 2 Chronicles 34 & John 6
AUGUST 5: 2 Kings 23, 2 Chronicles 35 & John 7
AUGUST 6: Habakkuk 1-3 & John 8
AUGUST 7: Zephaniah 1-3 & John 9
AUGUST 8: Jeremiah 1-2 & John 10
AUGUST 9: Jeremiah 3-4 & John 11
AUGUST 10: Jeremiah 5-6 & John 12
AUGUST 11: Jeremiah 7-9 & John 13
AUGUST 12: Jeremiah 10-12 & John 14
AUGUST 13: Jeremiah 13-15 & John 15
AUGUST 14: Jeremiah 16-17, Psalms 96 & John 16
AUGUST 15: Jeremiah 18-20, Psalms 93 & John 17
AUGUST 16: 2 Kings 24, Jeremiah 22, Psalms 112 & John 18
AUGUST 17: Jeremiah 23, 25 & John 19
AUGUST 18: Jeremiah 26, 35-36 & John 20
AUGUST 19: Jeremiah 45-47, Psalms 105 & John 21
AUGUST 20: Jeremiah 48-49, Psalms 67 & 1 John 1
AUGUST 21: Jeremiah 21, 24, 27, Psalms 118 & 1 John 2
AUGUST 22: Jeremiah 28-30 & 1 John 3
AUGUST 23: Jeremiah 31-32 & 1 John 4
AUGUST 24: Jeremiah 33-34, Psalms 74 & 1 John
AUGUST 25: Jeremiah 37-39, Psalms 79 & 2 John
AUGUST 26: Jeremiah 50-51 & 3 John
AUGUST 27: Jeremiah 52, Revelation 1 & Psalms 143-144
AUGUST 28: Ezekiel 1-3 & Revelation 2
AUGUST 29: Ezekiel 4-7 & Revelation 3
AUGUST 30: Ezekiel 8-11 & Revelation 4
AUGUST 31: Ezekiel 12-14 & Revelation 5