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Grasp The Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church where we plant the Word of God in our heartsGrasp The Word is a discipleship initiative of Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church where we plant the Word of God in our hearts. THE THEME FOR 2026 IS "THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION" (Hebrews 6:9).  Each month the focus is on a different THING that accompanies salvation.   For the month of January the theme is simply, SALVATION.

Randall Hughes presents, "The Men of Ezekiel 18." NOVEMBER - Ezekiel 18 - INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY 1. Scratching the Surface: Ezekiel 18:20 2. Digging Deeper: Ezekiel 18:20-24 3. Striking it Rich: Ezekiel 18:20-32

The GRASP verse of the month for October, 2025 OCTOBER - Romans 6 - FREEDOM FROM SIN 1. Scratching the Surface: Romans 6:4 2. Digging Deeper: Romans 6:3 -11 3. Striking it Rich: Romans 6:1-18 This is Part I of a Bible study taught by Pastor Mark H Parker to Southern Oaks on October 8. For the complete Bible study follow this link:  https://youtube.com/live/AZ8UNy2ORYA?feature=share

In GRASPING THE WORD 2025, Southern Oaks is going for gold! Psalm 19:10 states that the Word of the Lord is more desirable than much fine gold. In 2025 we are digging deeper and striking it rich with deeper love for truth, greater knowledge of God and increased understanding. For the first time in this the 6th year of GRASPING THE WORD, we have different levels of learning, based upon a single passage of scripture for each month. It is a huge challenge to learn a passage of scripture, yet these are so fundamental in scripture and Apostolic doctrine that they are worth every effort. Here’s the plan: Each month there is a passage that is the focus of our reading, hearing, memorization, meditation and study. From that passage there are 3 levels of memorization: 1) Scratching the surface (consists of one or two verses that would give a concise summary of the passage itself), 2) Digging Deeper (consists of a portion of the passage) and 3) Striking it Rich (consists of all or most of the passage). Children and adults alike will scratch the surface each month. The children will work on these verses during their memory time in Sunday school. We believe it could perhaps be the most memorable year in their learning up to this point because of the context of these key verses. Youth and adults should be able to dig deeper each month seeing there are usually at least 30 days (except February) to learn the material. In most instances, this will encompass 4 to 6 verses from the passage of the month. Youth and adults will be encouraged to select a passage each quarter in which they will “Strike it Rich,” by memorizing the entire passage. For example, in the first quarter the passages scheduled regard, “The Creator”, “The Word Made Flesh” and “The Ten Commandments.” The participant will choose one passage to commit to memory and use the entire 3 months to memorize that passage along with monthly verses from the respective months of January, February and March. You will cherish these passages for the rest of your life. You will continue to pray it, praise it, meditate upon it and teach it through all your days. God’s word is to be desired more than MUCH fine gold. How deep will people dig to gain this world’s goods? How much more should one apply themselves to “hiding God’s word in their heart (Psalm 119:11)? The result will be this testimony: Psalms 119:13-16 13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. 14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. 15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. 16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

GRASPING THE WORD 2025 is the 6th year of the Bible verse program for Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church.  This year there is a verse passage of the month (www.MyOKCchurch.com/discipleship).  Participants are encourage to GRASP the Word of God by reading, hearing, memorizing, meditating and studying the assigned passages of the month.  There are many church programs which emphasize this including one Mid Week Bible Study will focus on the GRASP passage of the month. This podcast is on Psalm 96,  the passage of the month of July, 2025.  This is part one.

Acts 2 contained the Grasping the Word, passage of the month for June.  This is Part Two of a Bible study regarding what Peter said in Acts 2:38, 39.   Follow the link for all episodes of GRASPING THE WORD podcasts. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1151081

Part One of a Bible study regarding what Peter said in Acts 2:38, 39.

Part Two of GRASP 2025 Passage of the month for May,  Deuteronomy 6:1-15. www>MyOKCchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernoaksupc/

Andrew Parker gives introductory remarks about the significance of THE SHEMA beyond "head knowledge" to affecting "lifestyle."   PASSAGE OF THE MONTH for May 2025. Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church www.MyOKCchurch.com

The April 2025 Grasping the Word verses of the month is from Matthew 5.  The opening remarks into the Sermon on the Mount are labeled as the Beatitudes.  These 9 attributes all begin with "blessed."  For Part 1 click the following link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1151081/episodes/16912280-grasp-2025-matthew-5-part-1.mp3?download=true

Click on the link below for more information about Grasping the Word 2025 including the schedule. 1. Hear 2. Read 3. Meditate 4. Memorize 5. Study God's Word https://southernoaksupc.org/#grasp

Southern Oaks' Assistant Pastor, Andrew Parker teaching on the GRASP passage of the month for March, 2025, Exodus 20

Excerpt of Bible Study by Assistant Pastor Randall Hughes regarding Grasping the Word 2025, passage of the month of February, John 1:1-18.