One Story: For Seasoned Christ Followers
As you mature in your faith and your understanding of the Bible, you will be ready to for "One Story" in which you will read through the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice in one year. In this program you will use the S.O.A.P. method of reading, which will be described below. As you read, you find many things you don't understand. Don't these let this stop you, rather focus on what you do understand and the insights God is giving you. With this reading program you can either read each day online or download the plan.
S.O.A.P Method
In a journal, computer, tablet, or phone write the following as you read the daily scripture:
S – Scripture: This will be the one verse that the Holy Spirit "highlighted" for you as you read.
O – Observation: Jot down what you observe about this verse within its biblical context.
A – Application: Write down any "take homes" or personal applications. Where does this verse touch your life?
P – Prayer : Close your time with a prayer asking God to make this learning come alive in your life.
S – Scripture: This will be the one verse that the Holy Spirit "highlighted" for you as you read.
O – Observation: Jot down what you observe about this verse within its biblical context.
A – Application: Write down any "take homes" or personal applications. Where does this verse touch your life?
P – Prayer : Close your time with a prayer asking God to make this learning come alive in your life.
Tips for the journey
1. Set aside time every day to listen to the Holy Spirit (45 min-1 hr).
2. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to "highlight" some portion of your scripture reading for that day. This will be the verse that "jumps off" the page for you.
3. Read both the daily Old and New Testament readings assigned for that day.
4. Do journal writing each day.
5. Live by grace. There may be days that you miss reading. Don't worry about it and don't try to catch up. Begin again reading the scriptures for that day.
2. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to "highlight" some portion of your scripture reading for that day. This will be the verse that "jumps off" the page for you.
3. Read both the daily Old and New Testament readings assigned for that day.
4. Do journal writing each day.
5. Live by grace. There may be days that you miss reading. Don't worry about it and don't try to catch up. Begin again reading the scriptures for that day.
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