Mark 13:28–37 (ESV) 28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 32 “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— 36 lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 And what I say t...

S.O.A.P.S. Study in John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” S — Scripture John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” O — Observation 1. What is the subject of the verse? The subject is the relationship between abiding in Christ, letting His words dwell within us, and the resulting confidence and fruitfulness in prayer. 2. Who is speaking, and what is the timeline? Speaker: Jesus Christ Context: The Last Supper discourse (John 13–17), spoken on the night of His betrayal. Timeline: Final hours before the crucifixion; Jesus teaches His disciples how to remain spiritually connected to Him after His departure. 3. Key Words & Themes Abide: Remain, stay connected, dwell intimately. Words: Jesus’ teachings, commands, and truth. Ask: Prayer rooted in alignment with God’s will. Done: God’s faithful response to prayers shaped by H...