Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 2:13

The book of Acts is the exciting story of the advance of God's Kingdom in the early days of the church. Today, the book of Acts is still happening in many places around the world. This reading plan links stories from Acts in the Bible with real stories today.

In the “How To Change The World” curriculum, we're going to take a closer look at the second chapter in the book of Acts and discover how seeking God's will, teaching God's Word, enjoying God's grace, and serving God's people shaped the early church.

Is there such a thing as the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Of course! How it differs from the receiving of the spirit and where you can find it in the Bible, you can read in this plan. You will also learn why we receive the Spirit and what the effects are.

The Holy Spirit who worked in and through the members of the early Church is the same Holy Spirit who works in and through members of the Church today. Their story is our history, one we can draw on and learn from as we execute the mission we’ve been given as followers of Jesus Christ. 

Do you have a hard time understanding the role of the Holy Spirit? What is the Holy Spirit? Does the Holy Spirit really have power in my life on a day to day basis? This study is designed to help foster your understanding of what Scripture tells us about the empowering work of the Spirit and to help you grow as a human being who loves God and wants to understand more about the Holy Spirit's role in your life.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the fifteenth part "The Church Is Born." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Principles and practical guidelines on how we can share the gospel story, and grow spiritually as a church, based on the example of the 1st church that started in Jerusalem.

Bible scholars continue to debate the timing of the Rapture, but why is such a mysterious event prophesied to happen in the first place? Is there a deeper understanding surrounding this occurrence that we've lost over the millennia that those living in the first-century understood? BEFORE THE WRATH will reveal new depths of theological understanding regarding what Jesus revealed about the end of the world. View the trailer at www.beforethewrath.com

Prophets, Visionaries and Dreamers is a 5-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

The gospel is for every person because Jesus is for every person. May this five-day devotional plan based on the first vision statement of the Lausanne Movement, 'the gospel for every person', lead you to deeper engagement with the love of Christ and a deeper desire to share that love with others.

In 50 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover the essential question Paul asked the Lord while he was traveling to Damascus: "What shall I do, Lord?" Have you ever asked yourself, What difference am I making with my life? On some level, we all struggle to find our own answer to that fundamental question. The search for significance is the underlying motivation for virtually all human activity.

John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Welcome to the "Pour Your Spirit Out" 5-day devotional! We are so excited to be on this journey through scripture together and are expectant for what God has planned for our time. Over the next five days, we hope to encourage and inspire faith in the impossible and provide practical tools to deepen your relationship with the Lord through prayer and reading the Word.

At the start and middle of every year, we come together to pray and fast for God to be made known in our lives and the people around us. As we preach God’s word, we are empowered by God to be channels of His miracles in our relationships and communities. Let’s reflect on how God can use all kinds of people to reveal Himself through miracles in advancing His kingdom.

Every surfer knows the feeling of expanding their surfing experience. It takes many breakthroughs that can be costly but exhilarating. The book of Acts walks through the early history of Jesus’ followers after His resurrection. It’s filled with breakthroughs that God made for His people, giving freedom and life to you today. Make a breakthrough in your faith with this new plan by Brett Davis – founder of Christian Surfers!

Do you ever wonder if what you dream about while you sleep means anything? Your dreams are holy ground. As you discover God’s voice while you sleep, He will reveal His plans for your life, reveal the assignments connected to your life, give you strategy for breakthrough, and much more. God's voice also brings an understanding of the times and the times to come, so you are not caught unaware and can proactively prepare for changes that bring a shaking.

Acts centers on the power of the Holy Spirit and shows how God seeks to pour himself out on us. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Come experience a deepened connection to God’s Word, a greater sense of purpose, and a stronger relationship with the Holy Spirit. This 5-day reading plan will help you not only understand God’s Word but also live it out in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acts is a call to salvation through the work of King Jesus pouring out his Spirit. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Join this 5 day audio devotional based on Ascent Project's worship album titled "Live From CO House of Prayer." Each day you will hear from our worship leaders as they share some more depth into the themes and scriptures around each song. We invite you to dive into God’s word with us and take some time each day to fully focus on him and truly worship him. We believe as you listen to this devotional that He is going to show up, and speak and move in your heart right where you are.

In recent years, many of us have been tempted to walk away from the Church—particularly in light of spiritual abuse, cultural deconstruction, and political divisions. Yet when we build our faith, our ministry, our churches on Christ, even the most violent storms won’t be able to knock them down. This week’s devotional explores what it means to invite Jesus back into his home and start the rebuilding process.

You want to understand the Bible, but tasks & distractions seem to fill up most days. It’s frustrating to even know where to start. In an accepting & accessible style, this reading plan has simplified Scripture to help you—especially if you’re a new Christian—understand God’s word in a way that’s life-changing. You will learn to understand the entire storyline of the Bible & gain confidence in your faith.

This five-day plan walks through the opening chapters of Acts and explores what happens when God’s Spirit empowers ordinary people. From waiting and prayer to bold witness and deep community, these passages show how the church was formed and what Jesus asks his followers to do today. You will be invited to trust the power of the Spirit and participate in what God is doing.

Pentecost was not a historical event meant to be admired from a distance. It was a defining encounter that transformed fearful disciples into bold witnesses and released God’s Spirit in power. To experience the move of the Spirit, this five-day plan will guide you through the Upper Room experience by helping you recognise God’s timing, resist distractions, expect sudden encounters, transition from knowledge to experience, and embrace a Spirit-empowered life. As you journey through these days, may you discover that God still visits suddenly and empowers ordinary people for extraordinary purposes.

Pentecost is more than a moment in Church history; it was the launch of a global mission empowered by the Holy Spirit. In this 5-day plan, you’ll explore what happened at Pentecost, how the Holy Spirit still works through His people, and what the Great Commission means and why translated Scripture is essential for this calling.