Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
November 25, 2022: SOAP #4740: Matthew 20-22

SCRIPTURE:  Matthew (NIV) 20:17 And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, 18 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, 19 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.

OBSERVATION:  Jesus knew what was coming. He knew the agony that was coming His way. Here he was preparing the disciples. His description did not stop in the time of suffering. He did not end with “mocked and flogged and crucified.” His description went all the way through the suffering to the time of victory! “On the third day he will be raised to life!”

APPLICATION: When I am preparing my family and loved ones for trouble, I too need to take them through the trouble to the time of victory. 

I should leave them with more than funeral plans and a list of songs I want sung at my funeral.  I must tell them about heaven.  I must tell them where they will find me when they arrive in heaven.  I will be awaiting their arrival and expecting to greet them.   

I must tell them that death does not end my life but opens the door for my life to continue into eternity.  I will see Jesus!   What a day that will be!!!

PRAYER:   Heavenly Father, Your plans for me (my family, the church) do not end with death.  Prepare me for my heavenly assignment.  May I continue in loving and serving you.  May I continue to bring joy to your heart. Amen

Pastor Leon
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