SOAP Week of January 23, 2023

Monday, January 23

Jesus is our refuge in suffering

Scripture:

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s
household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And ‘If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?’ So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”
—1 Peter 4:12-19 (NIV)

Additional Scripture
Psalm 62:1-2

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Jesus is our Peace

Scripture:

“May the God of peace, who through the blood
of the eternal covenant brought back from the
dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the
sheep, equip you with everything good for doing
his will, and may He work in us what is pleasing
to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory
for ever and ever. Amen.”
—Hebrews 13:20-21 (NIV)
“I have told you these things, so that in me
you may have peace. In this world you will
have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome
the world.”
—John 16:33 (NIV)

Additional Scripture
Philippians 4:6-7

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The priority of knowing and loving Jesus

Scripture:

“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit
of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know
Him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may
be enlightened in order that you may know the
hope to which He has called you, the riches of His
glorious inheritance in His holy people.”
—Ephesians 1:17-18 (NIV)

Additional Scripture
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Psalm 9:10
Matthew 6:33-34
Revelation 2:4-5

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Praise the name of Jesus

Scripture:

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship
the Lord with gladness; come before Him with
joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He
who made us, and we are His; we are His people,
the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with
thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give
thanks to Him and praise His name. For the
Lord is good and His love endures forever; His
faithfulness continues through all generations.”
—Psalm 100 (NIV)
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing
praises to your name, O Most High.”
—Psalm 92:1 (NKJV)
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly
realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”
—Ephesians 1:3 (NIV)

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Praying in Jesus’ name

Scripture:

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who
believes in me, the works that I do he
will do also; and greater works than
these he will do, because I go to my
Father. And whatever you ask in my
name, that I will do, that the Father
may be glorified in the Son.”
—John 14:12-13 (NKJV)
“Until now you have not asked for anything in my
name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will
be complete.”
—John 16:24 (NIV)

Additional Scripture
John 15:15-16 

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