S.O.A.P METHOD FOR QUIET TIME:-
Our Quiet Time sets uses the S.O.A.P method. They are not less than 7 minutes and not more than 8 minutes. Here is how S.O.A.P method works:-
S = Scripture – Write down the scripture verse / verses / passage that speaks to your heart.
O = Observation – Observe for instructions and understand what God is telling you to do in the verse or passage.
A = Application – Highlight or underline how this scripture can be applied in your life.
P = Prayer – Pray (speak to Abba Father) accordingly to the scripture and ask Him to show you how you can apply the scripture in your life.
EXPLORATIONS UNITED – QUIET TIME – EUQT2
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* POSTER 1)
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN THE BIBLE:-
– Exodus 20:1-17
1) You shall have no other gods but Me.
2) You shall not make for yourself any idol, nor bow down to it or
worship it.
3) You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.
4) You shall remember and keep the Sabbath (seventh) day holy.
5) Respect your father and mother.
6) You must not commit murder.
7) Be faithful in marriage.
8) You must not steal.
9) You must not lie.
10) You must not desire to possess anything that belongs to
another person.
THE 2 GREAT COMMANDMENTS ADDED BY JESUS:-
– Mark 12:29-31
1) Love your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.
2) Love your neighbor (others) as yourself.
PRAYER:-
I will remember all Your commandments Father Lord. Amen.
* POSTER 2)
BIBLE SCRIPTURES:-
Whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is commendable,
if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things.
What you have learned and received
and heard and seen in me,
practice these things,
and the God of peace will be with you.
– Phillipians 4:8-9 (ESV)
PRAYER:-
Abba Father, thank you for Your guidance. I will put in practice all the things that You have taught me on thinking
about good things. Amen.
* POSTER 3)
BIBLE SCRIPTURES:-
GO therefore and MAKE DISCIPLES of all the nations
[help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me
and obey My words] baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe EVERYTHING THAT I HAVE
COMMANDED YOU; and lo, I AM WITH YOU
ALWAYS [remaining with you perpetually –
regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion]
even to the end of age.” – Matthew 28:19-20 (AMP)
PRAYER:-
Abba Father, thank you for Your grace and love. I will obey You by helping others to learn of You, believe in You and obey Your words. I will guide them to be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son & the Holy Spirit. Amen.
* POSTER 4)
BIBLE SCRIPTURE:-
12 So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set
apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved
[by God Himself], put on a heart of
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and
patience [which has the power to endure whatever
injustice or unpleasantness comes,
with good temper];
13 bearing graciously with one another,
and willingly forgiving each other if one has a cause
for complaint against another;
just as the Lord has forgiven you,
so should you forgive.
– Colossians 3:12-13 (AMP)
PRAYER:-
Father Lord, I CHOOSE TO OBEY YOUR COMMANDMENTS which is to put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. I CHOOSE TO FORGIVE those who had hurt me emotionally & physically. Amen.
* POSTER 5)
BIBLE SCRIPTURES:-
6 Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known
to God.
7 And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
– Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)
PRAYER:-
Abba Father, thank you for being with me. I trust that You have everything under control. Help me to keep my eyes focused on You. Amen.
* POSTER 6)
THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS:-
– Matthew 5:3-10
1) “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
2) Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
3) Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
4) Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
5) Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
6) Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
7) Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
8) Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
* POSTER 7)
BIBLE SCRIPTURES:-
Let the peace of Christ
[the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him]
be the controlling factor in your hearts
[deciding and settling questions that arise].
To this peace indeed you were called as members
in one body [of believers].
And be thankful [to God always].
– Colossians 3:15 (AMP)
PRAYER:-
Abba Father, thank you for the peace in my heart. Thank you for staying close to me. I do not know about my future but I know You have my back. Thank you for the family in Christ that You have blessed me with. Bless them Lord. Amen.