SOAP: Bible Study What youll need: Method o Bible

o Paper, journal/notebook, iPad o Pen

Mark:
Background Information: Author: Mark, an associate of Peter and Paul (1 Peter 5:13; Acts 12:12). He wrote and compiled the events as the apostle Peter had told him.
Date: Most likely written around A.D. 64 - A.D. 67 after Peter was martyred and a devastating fire broke out in Rome. Mark was more than likely the first of the four gospel books written.

Scripture: Open your Bible and take time reading the

passage and allow God to speak to you. Dont just skim through it, but really think about what it means. Imagine what the people involved were experiencing. When youre done, look for a verse that particularly speaks to you and write it out in your journal/notebook.

Observation: Write down observations about the scripture

you just read. You may want to write your own summary of the passage, but more importantly, think about what God has to say to you through this part of his word. You may want to paraphrase and write this scripture down in your own words in your journal/notebook.

Purpose: Mark writes to collect and arrange various teachings of Jesus to present both his understanding of Jesus' teachings and who Jesus is. Mark focuses on Jesus being fully human and fully God, being a disciple of Jesus, and emphasizes the suffering and death of Jesus for the ransom of sinners.
Day 1: Mark 1.1-13 Day 2: Mark 1.14-20 Day 3: Mark 1.21-45 Day 4: Mark 2.1-17 Day 5: Mark 2.18-28 Day 6: Mark 3.1-12 Day 7: Mark 3.13-35 Day 8: Mark 4.1-20 Day 9: Mark 4.21-34 Day 10: Mark 4.35-41 Day 11: Mark 5.1-20 Day 12: Mark 5.21-43 Day 13: Mark 6.1-6 Day 14: Mark 6.7-13 Day 15: Mark 6.14-29 Day 16: Mark 6.30-44 Day 17: Mark 6.45-56 Day 18: Mark 7.1-23 Day 19: Mark 7.24-30 Day 20: Mark 7.31-37 Day 21: Mark 8.1-13 Day 22: Mark 8.14-21 Day 23: Mark 8.22-26 Day 24: Mark 8.27-30 Day 25: Mark 8.31-9.1 Day 26: Mark 9.2-13 Day 27: Mark 9.14-32 Day 28: Mark 9.33-37 Day 29: Mark 9.38-41 Day 30: Mark 9.42-50 Day 31: Mark 10.1-12 Day 32: Mark 10.13-16 Day 33: Mark 10.17-31 Day 34: Mark 10.32-45 Day 35: Mark 10.46-52 Day 36: Mark 11.1-11 Day 37: Mark 11.1219 Day 38: Mark 11.2026 Day 39: Mark 11.2733 Day 40: Mark 12.112 Day 41: Mark 12.1327 Day 42: Mark 12.2834 Day 43: Mark 12.3544 Day 44: Mark 13.131 Day 45: Mark 13.3237 Day 46: Mark 14.111

Application: Write down how this Bible passage applies to

you right now, in your daily life. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or correction for a particular area of my life. For example, in the parable about the prodigal son, which character do you identify with most: the loving and merciful father, the son who squanders his life and then repents or the resentful older brother? Do you see similar situations in your life right now? How can you respond in the way Jesus taught?

Prayer: This is a personal message from you to God. So dont

worry about getting the perfect words down. Just make it honest and heartfelt. Remember that God always listens, and already knows your needs. He just wants to hear from you. This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it may be a