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

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