Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
October 12, 2023: SOAP #5061: Nehemiah 7-8; Acts 1

SCRIPTURE:  Acts (NIV) 1:1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.

OBSERVATION:  It does not take long before Luke introduces the Holy Spirit into the book of Acts.  The Holy Spirit is a shared emphasis in both books written by Luke. 

In the gospel of Luke we see the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus.  In the book of Acts we see the importance of the same Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.  The same Holy Spirit that came upon Jesus when baptized in water before he stepped out in ministry, is the same Holy Spirit that came upon the disciples on the day of Pentecost! 

APPLICATION:  The disciples walked with Jesus.  They were with Him when they were in the same location.  The Holy Spirit walks with me!  Even more, He shares my location!  He is always with me!  My body is a living temple of the Holy Spirit!

PRAYER:  Holy Spirit, how I need you!  I need your input as I write the daily SOAPs.  Draw my attention to the passage you desire to emphasize.  Enlighten my thoughts to communicate truth.  Speak to me as I write them and to each reader as they read.  In Jesus Name, Amen.

Pastor Leon
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Friends, Thanks to all who are praying for Pastor Andrew.  I know he had some x-rays today, but do not know what they showed.  He was scheduled to be in Kenya, but ???  Let’s keep praying for him and I will keep you informed as I am able.   Leon  😊