Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 13:8

In this leadership plan, Martijn van Tilborgh equips readers with the biblical strategies, stories, perspectives, and advice to navigate the cultural shift that is occurring in the church. When we better understand the kingdom culture which we all should be striving for with intentionality, we can more effectively pursue it in our lives and in the church.

Spiritual maturity is not automatic; it takes work. This plan explores what that work looks like and the starting steps in becoming spiritually mature. This three-day devotional emphasizes that spiritual maturity is developed by obedience to God.

Words matter to God. This 3-day plan invites you to examine the gap between what you say and how you live. Through Scripture and reflection, explore integrity, conviction, and obedience; learning how to align your words with action and live a faith that can be traced, trusted, and truly abides in Christ.

When you honor others, you honor God. In this 5-day devotional, Rich Wilkerson Sr. helps you appreciate the people around you as you learn to create a culture of honor in your life, family, and ministry.

Do you remember nagging your parents for something until they eventually gave in? How many times did you end up disappointed with the result? The same thing happened to the Israelites when they demanded a king. In this Plan, we will explore why God became so angry at their insistence and whether some of our prayer requests may still offend God in the same way today.

Embrace a 5-day study to help you align your leadership with biblical principles, exploring God's call on your life with honesty, humility, and a Christ-like character. Each day offers practical insights and reflections to help you grow into the leader you’re meant to be.

Simon Peter’s story in both The Chosen and the Bible, shows us that failure isn’t final. Throughout sin, shame and second (or multiple) chances, we follow a man as he is shaped by grace. This plan explores five defining moments of Simon Peter’s life - moments that speak to our own journey with Jesus. You can read this plan separately, but it is also part of The Chosen 'Test of Character' journey.

Join us on a transformative five-day devotional journey from Panic to Peace. Each day features a powerful practice: Pause, Ask, Share Your Needs, Invite, and Cast Your Cares. Develop a deeper connection with God, embrace the peace that comes from surrendering to Him, invite His guidance, and experience His calm.

In this six-day plan, Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder diagnose the epidemic of narcissism within the church and provide a biblical pathway to a healthier community of kindness, forgiveness, and transparency.

Impatience is a self-imposed curse. On one hand, it frustrates and forces us to fixate on the future at the expense of the present. On the other hand, it causes us to crave and eventually cave into instant gratification, leading to hasty decisions that do more harm than good. This plan will discuss the importance of patience to help us wait on the Lord and be content with His timing.

This devotional is a straight conversation about self esteem from the lens of God’s Word. In a world where people define their worth by opinions, validation, achievements, or social media, the Bible reveals something different — man’s worth is grounded in creation, not performance. Across these six days, we will look into the scriptures to understand God’s estimation of man, confront the roots of low self esteem, and learn to see ourselves the way God sees us. The goal is simple: to place God’s Word above feelings, opinions, and human validation.

Three times in I Samuel, Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, "Come, Let's Go!" Three times in Revelation 22 Jesus said, "I'm coming soon!" It's been more than 2,000 years since Jesus made this promise. Jesus gave the church a simple job to do. It's called the Great Commission. So church, why hasn't Jesus COME back yet? We need discipleship in evangelism! COME, LET'S GO!

Whether you’ve messed up a little or a lot by human standards, you’re a prime candidate to be used by God. In this 7-day Plan, we’ll learn about six individuals from the Bible whom God used despite where they came from, what their capabilities were, or how colossal their mistakes were.

No matter what comparison mindset you struggle with, the answer is right in front of you in the Bible! Dive into the truths from Scripture that will help you break free from the comparison trap.

King Saul began with promise but ended in tragedy — not because of lack of calling, but because of lack of character. This 7-day plan explores seven destructive habits that eroded Saul’s leadership: insincerity, irresponsibility, impulsiveness, inconsistency, impracticality, insensitivity, and insecurity. Each day draws deep spiritual and practical insights from Saul’s downfall, inviting you to examine your own habits as a leader — whether in business, ministry, or daily life — and to replace them with godly patterns of integrity, humility, and obedience.

David's life emphasizes obedience, worship, and prioritizing God's presence. David facilitated Israel's access to God; Jesus did the same for all nations. The call is to continually seek God, stretching beyond comfort. Jesus tore the veil for unrestricted access. It's a challenge to desire all God has. Explore the 10-day journey into Amos, Saul, David, and Acts, unveiling the significance of a simple tent in Jerusalem.

This reading plan will introduce you to the book of Samuel, including why and under what circumstances the book was written and how it applies to Christians today.

The Bible contains many stories about people who lived thousands of years ago. Their situation was very different from ours. And yet, their lives contain valuable lessons for us — which is why they were recorded in the Bible! This reading plan studies the lives of Jonathan and David and their friendship. Will you read along?

Welcome to KAIROS, a devotional from Kingdom Seekers International. The word Kairos is a Greek word meaning “opportunity,” or “fitting time.” A ‘Kairos Moment’ is God’s appointed time to act. We believe this compilation of 21 heart-to-heart devotionals covering various topics like prayer, faith, grace etc will lead you to your Kairos moment with God.

This devotional will guide and direct you during 21 days of prayer and fasting. Based on Matthew 6:10 (“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"), it will explore the kingdom of God, God's will and how we surrender to it and His all-encompassing presence. At Alive City Church, we believe that God speaks powerfully through His Word, guiding each of us to discover our unique purpose in Jesus.

In part two of this six-part saga through 1 and 2 Samuel, we'll make our way through chapters 8-15 as we see the rise and fall of Israel’s first human king: Saul. Discover the dangers of following the crowd, the importance of obedience and faithfulness with the things God has given you, how power and the pressure it comes with can lead to compromise when we’re not walking in step with the Spirit, and what true spiritual leadership in the lives of others looks like.

By the end of this study, we pray that you will know God’s voice better, that you will know when and how he speaks, and feel compelled to obey. As we study Scripture, we will discover that God’s plan cannot be thwarted regardless of who is in power. The point of the original monarchy found in 1 and 2 Samuel, illustrates that from the beginning.

David's life is described in detail in the Bible. He was “a man after God's heart.” What exactly does that mean? How can we learn from David’s example? These and other questions are answered in this reading plan. Read along and discover how ancient stories are still relevant today!

Insecure: This four-week study examines the lives of four Biblical characters and the challenges they faced as they worked through their insecurities. (Cain, Moses, Saul, and Peter) Their life stories will lead you to be challenged and encouraged to exchange your areas of insecurity for confidence and joy.

The Bible is a classroom. It is filled with stories that will teach us what to emulate and what not to do as well. Join us as we dig into the scriptures and look for the lessons God wants to teach us through men and women from the Bible. The Bible is a classroom.