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

July 14: Isaiah 19-21; Hebrews 11

Scripture: Hebrews (NIV) 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

Observation: People who do not want to accept that God created the world look at what can be seen and try to develop a scenario that would result in our present world. Since God cannot be seen, he is not a part of their thinking. Many of those studying the earth look at the present earth and work backwards. I believe we should start at the beginning with God and work forward. Since no one alive today was present when the earth was formed, each scenario takes faith.

Application: Faith that God created the earth bolsters my faith that God is still able to “create” what I need. Faith that God sent His Son, Jesus, to die for my sins bolsters my faith that God is willing to help me.

Prayer: Lord, you are both able and willing to help me. I know I can count on you! Amen

Pastor Leon

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