Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 2:47

Rediscover the revolutionary truth of God’s gracious acceptance of you in Christ. Are you trying to be more patient? More generous? More … religious? It’s time to learn to simply abide in Jesus. When you’re captivated by the love of Christ, the natural results are patience, generosity, kindness, self-control, selflessness, and much more. The gospel is the power of God and the only true source of joy, freedom, and audacious faith. 

While the life of a leader can be incredibly rewarding, it can also be the most exhausting job on earth. As you bring hope and restoration to others, there will be times when you’ll find yourself challenged to maintain your own spiritual reservoir. If you feel you have squeezed the Bible dry in your preaching and teaching, go back to the streams of living water and fill up again.

Paul often talks about joy in affliction, suffering, and weakness. Can Easter be more than one day in the year, becoming our everyday? During the Evangelical Alliance Week of Prayer 2023, we explore the secret of the daily paschal life by looking at a different facet of the Christian message of Joy each day.

How do I tell people how I became a Christian? How do I tell people why Jesus came to earth? This Bible Study plan will help you tell the story of your salvation in one minute and why Jesus came to earth in two minutes. It will show you how to do it in a very meaningful way.

This plan centers around three individuals about to take their final breath. A theme that appears unattractive until eight words changed everything. Words that gave "The Promise of Heaven." Taken and adapted from "The Promise" by P. J. Meduri (Taking the Field Ministries), this promise is still available today. A promise from the God who loves you, created you in his image, and desires to have a relationship with you.

Since Jesus' command, evangelization has been the slogan of every Christian community for growth. No congregation, no minister can ignore it and keep Christian fervor. "Do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry," wrote Paul to Timothy, asserting that the work of an evangelist is inseparable from gospel ministry. The question often arises: "How can I be a successful evangelist?" We offer you eight secrets of successful evangelization.

Dive into the transformative beginnings of the early church with our "To the Ends of the Earth" Bible reading plan. Over eight days, explore the first chapters of Acts, where the Spirit empowers ordinary disciples to become bold witnesses of Jesus Christ. Each day features a chapter reading, a devotion with key insights, and reflections to inspire your own journey of faith.

The spiritual disciplines serve a specific role in the Christian experience—they lead believers to become more like Jesus in our thoughts, words, and actions. How does this translate into our call to show & share the love of Jesus with others? Spiritual Disciplines & Evangelism includes eight of the spiritual disciplines designed to help you grow in your own faith in such a way that it will overflow to others!

This resource is aimed at walking new believers (regardless of age) through their first few steps in Christ over the course of 9 days.

It has been said that the quality of your life depends on the quality of your relationships. This course is designed to be very doable, clear, practical, and enjoyable. The 30 days are broken into four weekly themes: unity, joy, peace, and purpose. There are 30 short daily marriage videos; each video comes with three discussion questions and an inspiring challenge to complete together.

Jesus took 12 men, and for three years, He made them disciples and prepared them for the task He had in mind for them. After three years, with his ascension, Jesus said: “Go and make disciples.” He was actually saying to them: “Go and do the same as what I did.”

Worship is defined as the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity. If this is the definition of worship, then Jesus is the only one who deserves worship, no one else and nothing else. Worship is not just the songs we sing at church or the raising of our hands but worship as defined by the Bible is giving our lives as living sacrifice to God who is the object, the reason and the meaning of our worship.

As a pastor, you spend a lot of time leading and encouraging others. The Bible has encouragement for you, too. This 10-day reading plan walks you through 10 practical ways to strengthen the health of your church by learning to rely fully on God. With short but powerful verses and a focused thought for each day, Growing a Healthy Church is a great boost for your daily prayer time.

God is moving in unbelievable ways around the world, and He's inviting you to join Him. Here is a trail guide for your heart and mind as you walk that path. Do less harm and more good. Avoid common mistakes and play your part in God's global story.

Wrestling with faith and doubt can be profoundly lonely and isolating. Some suffer in silence while others abandon belief altogether, assuming doubt is incompatible with faith. Dominic Done believes this is both tragic and deeply mistaken. He uses Scripture and literature to argue that not only is questioning normal but it is often a path toward a rich and vibrant faith. Explore faith and doubt in this 10-day plan.

What does it mean to be fashioned by God? This plan, a companion to the book Fashioned By God, will reveal 10 elements of the beautiful life for which you were fashioned. You’ll also find wardrobe tips for expressing these spiritual truths. Mixing fashion and faith, Fashioned by God will help you look and feel your best.

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. 

We believe that we can build church in a way that helps build the nation. Join us as we focus on PRAYER, UNITY and GENEROSITY – believing for God to do something significant in your life, in your city and in the nation.

So many of us are living frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed. But we don't have to stay this way. New habits can be formed. Fresh hope can be found. Joy is truly right around the corner. But how do we get there? The spiritual practice of gratitude is often the missing key to unlock the hope, joy, and beauty around us.

This 10 Day Challenge devotional is for those who are investigating, or new to the Christian faith. The discipleship series includes concise videos with each devotion, covering some of the foundational beliefs and practices of the Christian faith in a fresh and practical way. Share this with your friends, or go through it together with them.

In this 10-day plan, we will look at the devotions of the early church and how they are applicable to our lives today. We will explore what it really means to live a life of devotion and how we can incorporate the early church practices into our everyday. Join us as we grow together as devoted followers of Jesus!

The Lord Jesus went back to heaven after His resurrection. But He did not leave His followers alone. He is with them every day through His Holy Spirit. This reading plan shows you how this Spirit gives believers the strength, comfort, and help they need daily.

This ten day devotional guide, created by ARC church planters, supports you during the pivotal season of starting a new church. Each devotional reflects the unique challenges and joys of this journey by highlighting the importance of prayer to keep your soul rooted in Christ and to enhance your leadership.

When the daily tasks of motherhood seem to only get busier, the Bible keeps us grounded in our true identity and purpose. Celebrate how God is continuing to do something new in your life by the way you love, nurture, and lead.

The decision to follow Jesus starts the lifelong journey of walking with God. This Bible reading plan is designed to help you begin that journey. Each day focuses on the basics of following Jesus. As you work through the plan, check with friends or leaders. Share what you are learning, and invite them to help you take the steps needed to build a firm foundation for your relationship with Jesus.