Welcome to WEEK 2 of GIVE THANKS, our Thanksgiving SOAP study!

I hope you have been enjoying the daily Scriptures and simple activities that are designed to focus our minds and fill our hearts with gratitude this Thanksgiving season. I have especially enjoyed the daily activities in our Facebook group which have encouraged my heart during some challenges in my life. If there is one thing I can certainly be thankful for this season, it is this amazing group of sisters God has put into my life! I thank God for all of you! I am also praying that God reveals Himself in a special way to each of you through this Bible study.

Here are the assignments for WEEK 2, November 14-20, 2016

Instructions

1. Always start with prayer. Pray that Holy Spirit will speak to your heart and help you grasp what the Scripture reveals about God and how we can apply it to our lives.
2. Read the Scripture passages as many times as it takes to truly grasp its meaning. Read it aloud if needed as well. Meditate on its truths.
3. Answer the questions or journal from the daily prompt.
4. Write the verse(s) of the day and begin your SOAP journal entry.
   • S stands for Scripture. I have provided a key verse from the Scripture passage to meditate on. Writing it out forces you to focus on it in a different way. For this step, you simply write out the verse(s) of the day.
   • O stands for Observation. What are a some things you observed from the entire passage you read today? What was specifically written about God? What are some commands? What may have occurred in this passage. You are essentially paraphrasing main points from the Scripture.
   • A stands for Application. How did this Scripture speak to you personally? What did you learn? Is there something you learned about God that is especially meaningful to you? Is there something you need to do in response to this passage?
   • P stands for Prayer. Write out a prayer corresponding to this Scripture. This is such a powerful tool to learn how to express to God what is on your heart.
5. Complete the Group Activities or the Assignment of the Day (These are very simple and usually fun!)

See here for an example of a SOAP entry.

Give Thanks Verses of the Week

To Do: (If you haven’t already)

• Register by leaving a comment on our registration page. Tell us your name, where you are from, and which Bible study you plan to do with us, or both. It’s that simple!
• Subscribe to this site, if you haven’t already, to receive future updates by email. Enter your email address in the field to the right, and then click the subscribe button.
• Join our closed Facebook group, Heart to Heart Women’s Bible Study, for weekly interaction, activities, videos, and small group sessions. Closed means that no one will be able to see our posts unless they are members of the group. This is for your safety and privacy.
• Small Groups: There will be a schedule for small groups pinned to the top of the Facebook group, Heart to Heart Women’s Bible Study, as we get closer to the time. All you have to do is show up, and the discussion will take place underneath a group photo.
• Follow my ministry page on Facebook, Shari Lewis Ministries, to stay up-to-date on ministry events and for daily prayers, nuggets of wisdom and encouragement for your life, photos that you are welcome to share, and faith building blog posts to strengthen you in your walk with Christ.

I am excited that we have more small group times from which to choose for the holiday season!

Discussion Questions for this week:

QUESTION 1 (Q1): On day 1, we studies Psalm 136 and talked about some of the wonders of God. What are some things that leave you in awe of God?

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT

QUESTION 2 (Q2): Do you have a hard time giving thanks in all circumstances? What are some things we can be thankful for even in our trials?

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Psalm 103:1-2 NKJV

QUESTION 3 (Q3): Psalm 103 lists numerous benefits for God’s people. What are some benefits you have discovered for being a child of God?

QUESTION 4 (Q4): On day 4, we read about the generosity of God from 1 Chronicles 29 and talked about things we have been given that we can share with others. Let’s take it even farther. What are some ways we can randomly bless others?

QUESTION 5 (Q5): We studied Psalm 118 on Day 5, and we read how God protected David when he was afraid. Tell about a time you were afraid and God protected you and gave you courage.

QUESTION 6 (Q6): Luke 17 tells the story of the 10 lepers that Jesus healed. However, only 1 returned to give Him thanks. Can you think of a time you forgot to give God thanks? Recall a moment you took for granted and write a short 1 or 2 sentence prayer giving God thanks.

Don’t forget to register for our Christmas book study, Because of Bethlehem, by Max Lucado. This begins November 21, and it is going to be awesome! Come join us!

Register here.

This should be everything you need for another successful and fulfilling week of study. Watch for small groups and activities in our ministry group. This should be a fantastic week. I am praying that your hearts will be blessed and your faith strengthened. Have a blessed week and give thanks!