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

March 9: Deuteronomy 10-12; Mark 16

Scripture: Mark (NIV) 16:1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome brought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus body…
5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man…
6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”

Observation: The ladies entered “death’s door” into the tomb. They expected to find a dead body; instead they heard the voice of an angel saying, “He’s alive!” Expecting death, they found life!

Application: When it comes to Jesus, I often find myself under-expecting. He far surpasses my expectations! And I am thinking that when I enter death’s door into heaven, I will be entering the most alive place I could ever imagine. I believe it will far surpass my expectations!!!

Prayer: Lord, I am learning to expect the unexpected from you. You commonly surpass my expectations. You often work outside of my possibilities. You are amazing! Amen

Pastor Leon

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