The "SOAP" method often is presented as a way to engage children with bible stuff. But as emphasized by Paul (1 Corinthians 3:2, KJV),
I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
For those of us struggling with deeper doctrinal "meat" and in need of spiritual reset, the simplicity of "milk" might be exactly what we need. The SOAP method offers an attractive path.
The idea is to first find a short piece of scripture or verse. Here is a good resource for that: https://dailyverses.net/
After settling upon a short piece of scripture, write down (or discuss with others) the following four concepts:
- Scripture: write down (or read aloud) the piece of scripture
- Observation: what is God trying to communicate through that piece of scripture?
- Application: how does that piece of scripture apply to my life?
- Prayer: form a short prayer based upon that piece of scripture
