Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 12, 2026: SOAP #6065: Isaiah 11-14; Hebrews 9

SCRIPTURE: Hebrews *NIV) 9:25 Nor did he [Jesus] enter heaven to offer himself again and again, the way the high priest [in the Old Testament] enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. 26 Then Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But now he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

OBSERVATION: I am so thankful that Jesus only needed to die once for my sins! I am sorry He had to die at all, but there was no way I could have ever enjoyed eternity in heaven without His death being the payment for my sin. There is no way I could live a life free from guilt. He forgives me and enables me to forgive others; I do not carry the heavy burden of resentment and the need to “get even” with those who have hurt me.

APPLICATION: Jesus died for me! He lives in my heart! What does that mean to me? It means I am forgiven and I can forgive others. It means I no longer carry the burdens of sin; I can live a life full of joy. It means that no matter how bad my circumstances are, I have a source of joy living inside me! It means I am blest and can bless others. It means I have peace in my heart and God can use me to bring peace to others. It means I look at creation around me and have a heart of appreciation to Jesus, my Lord.

It means everything has become new; I am a new creation in Christ Jesus!

PRAYER: Lord, you have done so much for me. Use me. Use what you have put into me. Use what you have given me. Use it all for your glory. May you be glad that I made you the Lord of my life. May my life bring you joy. Amen

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