Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

October 5: Esther 3-8; Luke 18

Scripture: Luke 18:35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging.
36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.
37 They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."
38 He called out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" …
41 "What do you want me to do for you?" "Lord, I want to see," he replied.
42 Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has healed you."
43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

Observation: The blind man heard something unusual; it caused him to ask questions. The end result was that he was healed.

Application: I would rejoice to hear that someone overheard something I said and they became interested enough to ask questions about Jesus. A goal of my conversations should be that people hear me talking about Jesus.

Prayer: Lord, you are central to my life. People should hear me talking about you. Holy Spirit guide my words so that people who hear me talk will be drawn to Jesus! Amen.

Pastor Leon

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