S.O. A.P. STA NDS FOR
SC RI PT UR E
Choose a book
from the Bible
reading plan on
tfcmcallen.com/soap
or read a book from
the New Testament.
Read one chapter
and write out one
verse that is
meaningful to you.
OB SE RV AT IO N
• What is
interesting
about the verse?
• What did
you learn?
APPLICA TION
PR AY ER
• How can you
apply this
Scripture to
your life?
• How will you
let it change you?
• What is God
saying to you?
Respond to God
in prayer, use
the verse as
a guide.
Ask God to help
you think and
apply the
verse to your life.
S.O.A .P. is a journaling method we can use to study the Bible. This is a simple and fun way
to help you grow in your relationship with God and help you really understand the Bible.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO STUDY THE BIBLE? Just as it is important to wash your body with
soap to keep your body clean and healthy, it’s also important to use the Word of God to keep your
spiritual body clean and healthy!
B I B LE B A SI CS:
1
The Bible is
a collection
of books.
3
2
There are 66 books in The Bible.
• Each book contains
chapters & verses.
• Example: John 3:16
Chapter
1. Old Testament
• Before Christ - BC
2. New Testament
John 3 : 16
Book
The Bible is broken
up into 2 Sections:
Verse
• During and
After Christ - AC