How to Read the Bible and Actually Enjoy It. Try This Simple Framework

Описание: Have you ever opened your Bible and thought, “Why does this feel so hard to enjoy?” You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.

In this video, I share a simple, life-giving framework that completely changed the way I read the Bible. It’s called the SOAP method (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer), and when I combined it with the idea of taking a scenic drive — choosing the route, noticing the overlooks, reflecting on what I saw, and ending with conversation — Scripture stopped feeling like a task and started feeling like a relationship.

This isn’t about reading more Bible.
It’s about reading it differently — for connection, clarity, and transformation.

You’ll learn:
• Why reading the Bible often feels confusing or overwhelming
• How to approach Scripture in a way that actually brings peace and insight
• How the SOAP method works in real life, step by step
• How to move from information about God into transformation with God

I even walk through a live example from Philippians 4 so you can see how this looks in practice.

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My prayer is that this helps you stop forcing Bible reading — and start enjoying meeting with God.

Because you’re not just reading a book.
You’re meeting with your Divine Mentor.

⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 — Why Reading the Bible Feels Hard (and Why It Shouldn’t)
01:32 — The Drive That Changed How I Read the Bible
03:10 — You Weren’t Taught How to “Navigate” Scripture
04:28 — Introducing the SOAP Framework (and Where It Came From)
06:02 — S = Scripture: Choosing the Route You’re Going to Take
08:30 — It’s Not About How Much You Read — It’s About How Deep You Go
10:02 — O = Observation: Slowing Down and Noticing What’s There
12:25 — A = Application: Moving from Information to Transformation
15:00 — P = Prayer: Letting God Do the Work in You
16:35 — SOAP in Action: Reading Philippians 4 Together
19:20 — What This Passage Reveals About Worry, Prayer, and Peace
21:10 — Don’t Overcomplicate This — Start Small and Start Today
22:30 — Your Invitation: Try This for 7 Days and Share What You Learn