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

October 20: Job 6-8; Acts 12

Scripture: Acts (NIV) 12:24 But the word of God continued to increase and spread.

Observation: Steven had been stoned to death. Saul had traveled from city to city to take believers as prisoners to Jerusalem. James had been recently put to death by Herod. Peter was then thrown into prison from which he miraculously escaped, being let out of prison by an angel. The social and political climate was not conducive to Christianity, but the church continued to “increase and spread.”

Application: Many of us have prayed for revival in our nation. The more we pray, it seems the deeper into sin our nation goes. I believe God will answer our prayers for revival when he sends judgment on our sin. The judgment of God on our nation will result in many individuals coming to the Lord.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know you are not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. I know it is your desire for your word to “increase and spread.” In your judgment, remember mercy. May you be glorified as many turn their hearts toward you! Amen

Pastor Leon

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