Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 12:8

Want to gain confidence in what God is doing in our world? Over seven days, this plan shows how we can be totally confident in Jesus’ unstoppable kingdom from the Book of Acts. Betrayal, persecution, racial tensions, plots to kill and a storm to end all storms—nothing stops God’s plans.

In this men's devotional, we journey through the Book of Acts, hitting on its major themes as we see God's great power at work in His Church through the power of His Spirit. Written by J.R. Hudberg.

Are you someone who lives and works at a fast pace? Do you feel irritated when people around you seem to do everything slowly? In this Plan, I hope that we will find wisdom and encouragement as we study Peter’s journey from quick responder to holiness.

Are you aware of how powerful your prayers are? Do you know what happens when your prayers touch the heavens? Do you know that God moves every time you pray? So whether you are praying for the first time or need to fire up your prayer life, I want you to recognize the power you hold within your tongue.

Some Christians delight in the subject of spiritual gifts, while others get nervous. Nobody wants to be weird, but nobody wants to miss out on what God has in mind for his church either. The apostle Paul wrote, “Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed” (1 Cor. 12:1). This nine-day reading plan is a “tour” of the nine gifts he listed later in that chapter. Each day gives a brief definition, an example from the early (first-century) church, and then a second example from here and now in our time. 

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

God wants you to live a life ablaze for Him, but that fire will eventually diminish if it is neglected. In this essential teaching, Rick Renner provides the necessary steps that will ensure your spiritual fire is healthy and vibrant. Even if your embers have gotten low, it’s not too late! You can stir up the fire of God within you and learn to continually live a life ablaze!

An exciting look at the birth of the early church, through the eyes of Luke, the author of the gospel of Luke. This series combines video clips from the movie, The Book of Acts, with thought-provoking questions for reflection, discussion and practical life application.

What does it mean to live a life when God's Holy Spirit speaks? Following Part 1 of our "Led by the Spirit" devotion, we will now travel through Acts 9-19 and witness how the Holy Spirit continues to work in the life of Paul in extraordinary ways. These devotions will unpack the Spirit’s guidance, bold miracles, and the early disciples' powerful testimony. Learn how you, too, can be a vessel for God’s work and be moved by the same Spirit that ignited the early church.

So often, we are confronted with situations where we feel completely powerless. We tried everything, but there is just no breakthrough. In such situations, we need to understand that it is possible to move people through God by prayer alone. Too often, we want to lend God a hand. Throw yourself on God - He is able.

This 12-day devotional journey explores the lives of Jesus’ disciples—ordinary men transformed by His calling. Each devotion reveals their strengths, struggles, and ultimate faithfulness, inspiring readers to grow in faith, overcome weaknesses, and boldly follow Christ. Through their stories, discover God’s power to transform lives and call believers into deeper discipleship.

God began by calling a man, then a nation, and finally through Jesus, established a church. The Basic Training Challenge provides you with a starting point to learn about God’s mission here on earth through the Christian church. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.

Every successful mission starts with a vision and a group of people united to fight for it. We seek justice, order, equality, and peace in hopes of creating a better world. God’s vision is to heal a broken world, and he uses the Church to accomplish wholeness. In this study, you will learn about God’s ultimate plan for his people and how his sovereignty throughout history is accomplishing his mission.

(Part two of a four part journey through the Books of Acts.) Even in (and especially in?) hard times, God is present and is working to build His Church. We can find encouragement in this. When circumstances force us to pivot, we don’t have to lose heart - God is with us.

The book of Acts shows us how God used the disciples in the days after Jesus’ ascension to impact the world with the power of the Gospel message. We hope as you read, you’ll realize we are also called to be witnesses to the gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered with the Holy Spirit to go into this world.

The book of Acts reveals the power of God at work through the Apostles and other individuals who would turn the world upside down with the Christian movement. This study will help you understand the importance of the Holy Spirit at work in your life and recognize that God’s children can do the extraordinary work of Jesus Christ when yielded to his will and power.

She Reads Truth is an online movement of women committed to daily reading and being changed by God's Word. Each day you can follow the links to our She Reads Truth site to interact with other women, share your thoughts and comments, and be encouraged to keep reading! Please feel free to join us on Instagram and Twitter by using the hashtag #SheReadsTruth to share your daily insights!

Welcome to 21 Days of Prayer Challenge! Every day of this 21-day challenge will feature Bible readings with a devotion attempting to answer some of the biggest questions about prayer. In addition, each day will feature a prayer prompt and also a challenge to complete. It is our hope that your relationship with God will grow through this amazing gift of prayer.

The James River Church 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer Devotional plan is designed to encourage and strengthen you as you devote this time to walking closer with the Lord. The plan consists of short devotions and a Scripture reading plan for each day. We know that as you spend time fasting and praying, we will see God bring Heaven down to impact our churches, communities, and the world!

As Gather25 approaches, we are excited to share a 21-day prayer guide to invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts, build our faith, and encourage one another to share Jesus. Each day, we will share Scripture, a thought and a prayer to help you prepare your heart to gather with Jesus followers around the world. Take time to read the provided Scripture aloud, pause, and reflect. End your time in prayer and make each day your own.

James River Church’s 21-day Fasting and Prayer Devotion Plan is created to encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord. Each day offers a brief devotion alongside a focused Scripture reading, guiding your heart as you fast and pray. As you dedicate this time to seeking Him, may Heaven come down as you experience His presence in undeniable ways.

This plan is intended as a guide to help you discover the message of Mark’s Gospel for yourself! Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of: (1) observing the Gospel of Mark; (2) interpreting the original message to the church in Rome; and (3) applying the Gospel’s timeless truths to your life today.

Amidst all the hustling to get stuff done during the Christmas season, we invite you to pause daily and meet 25 Bible Characters (some well-known, some not-so-well-known) that Jesus brought healing to. Just as He has brought healing into the lives of those in the Bible, He is ready to bring healing to you today.

This plan will guide you in reading the Book of Acts (of the Apostles) and give you opportunity to hear what God is speaking to you personally. We are looking forward to reading and hearing this together with our church. 

You’ve heard of the domino effect, right? The term is used to describe when one event sets off a chain reaction of other events.. Is your life, your choices and your commitments creating a domino line? Our mission and call as believers in Jesus is to continue to build our domino line so generation after generation will be able to proclaim the name of Jesus.