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📕 TODAY’S READING
Luke 7

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🙏 SOAP DEVOTIONAL
SOAP: scripture, observation, application, prayer

Today’s SOAP Devotional by Jacob Coyne

S - SCRIPTURE:  Luke 7:47 

“Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.”

O - OBSERVATION:

A sinful woman anoints Jesus’ feet with her tears and perfume, an act of extravagant love and worship. She knows the depth of her sin, and she knows the depth of Jesus’ mercy. Her encounter with Jesus transforms her shame into love and gratitude. Christmas reminds us that Jesus came to forgive and restore, inviting us into a love relationship with Him.

A - APPLICATION:

 Reflect on how Jesus has forgiven you. How can you show your love for Him in response? Spend time in worship today, thanking Him for His mercy.

P - PRAYER:

Jesus, thank You for Your forgiveness and love. Help me never to forget the price You paid for my salvation. Teach me to love You with all my heart.

Theological Quote:
“The greater the sin, the greater the mercy; the greater the forgiveness, the greater the love.” – St. Augustine

Christmas Hymn:
“Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared, and the soul felt its worth.” – O Holy Night

Declaration of Truth:
Jesus, You are my forgiveness and my worth. I love You because You first loved me.

What is a SOAP?

For each day of Bible reading, we do a SOAP devotional to go deeper into the word of God. We always provide an example SOAP from one of our authors, but we highly encourage you to do your own SOAP with today’s reading. God wants to speak to you personally, and will highlight a passage of today’s reading that’s just for you.

Here’s how it works:

S – 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!

O – 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?

A – 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?

P – 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.