So...what exactly is S.O.A.P?
It's an acronym for a Bible reading method with 4 simple steps: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Each day, you'll read the assigned chapters in our Bible reading plan below and use this S.O.A.P method to study and reflect:
Scripture:
Write down a verse that stood out to you in your reading.
Observation:
Note what you observe as important or interesting about the passage and jot it down.
Application:
Write down how it applies to your life. Is there a sin to confess, promise to claim, attitude to change, command to obey, example to follow, error to avoid, truth to believe, etc.?
Prayer:
Write a short prayer about your reading.
All you need for this study is a Bible (or a Bible App), a notebook or journal, and 15-20 minutes per day. This is a 5-day-a-week reading plan to help you stay on track. By the end of the year, you will have read all of the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs!
It's an acronym for a Bible reading method with 4 simple steps: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Each day, you'll read the assigned chapters in our Bible reading plan below and use this S.O.A.P method to study and reflect:
Scripture:
Write down a verse that stood out to you in your reading.
Observation:
Note what you observe as important or interesting about the passage and jot it down.
Application:
Write down how it applies to your life. Is there a sin to confess, promise to claim, attitude to change, command to obey, example to follow, error to avoid, truth to believe, etc.?
Prayer:
Write a short prayer about your reading.
All you need for this study is a Bible (or a Bible App), a notebook or journal, and 15-20 minutes per day. This is a 5-day-a-week reading plan to help you stay on track. By the end of the year, you will have read all of the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs!
How to Get Started
Ready to start your Bible reading journey? Check out this video explaining each level of the S.O.A.P method with a step-by-step tutorial, then click the link below to download and print the S.O.A.P Bible Reading Plan each quarter as we read through the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs together this year!
Extra Resources
We've linked a few of our favorite resources you can purchase to help get you started on your Bible reading journey.
SOAP Bible Study Journal
NIV Foundation Study Bible
ESV Concise Study Bible
SOAP Bible Study Journal
NIV Foundation Study Bible
ESV Concise Study Bible