Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 1:17

Certain key questions or objections can often emerge from nonbelievers during evangelism conversations. Whether real or imaginary, they are barriers to reaching people for Christ. Our ready answers should tear down these obstacles to the Gospel while making sure nonbelievers don’t feel torn down as well. For the next seven days, let’s look at seven of the most common questions/objections that nonbelievers express.

In these days of chaos and confusion, hopelessness and helplessness, what would happen if everyone hit life’s pause button and made time to listen to what God has to say? Anne Graham Lotz and Faith Comes By Hearing® invite you to listen to God’s Word together with hundreds of thousands of believers around the globe for 8 historic days.

Who is Jesus? Discover what Jesus says about Himself and what that means for your life as we explore the eight powerful "I am" statements found in the Gospel of John.

Drawing on his own family's experience with prolonged physical pain, Kelly Kapic reshapes our understanding of suffering into the image of Jesus, and brings us to a renewed understanding of—and participation in—our embodied hope.

In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson goes through the book of Colossians. This plan will help you see all that Christ has done for you and how he can empower your life.

We must prioritize our marriage if we plan to make it “until death do us part!” After 34 years of marriage, having 4 kids in 5 years, and enduring hardships and teenage rebellion, Roxanne shares her top marriage nuggets to help you establish the priority of a lifelong love.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme in 2021, “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit” (John 15:5-9) was prepared by the Sisters of Grandchamp in Switzerland. Join our journey of prayer! May it bear fruits of reconciliation and solidarity.

In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson goes through the book of Colossians. This plan will help you see all that Christ has done for you and how he can empower your life.

Drawing on James Spencer's book titled Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, this Bible Plan examines eight characteristics evident in the Scriptures and in the life of 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody (e.g., surrendered, prayerful, humbled, undistracted, and studious). A free guide including these reflections along with activities and additional devotional content is also available for download from D. L. Moody Center.

Paul’s letter to the church of Colosse is not your typical love letter. While written in love, he has the purpose of correcting some false teaching seeping in through the church’s own walls. In this 8-day devotional, we will spend two days deep in each chapter, searching for our own corrections!

The book of Hebrews starts with a wonderful description of Jesus Christ. It’s almost a song, listing how great and glorious and excellent Jesus is. There’s nothing and no one better than Him! Do you want to read along?

This Bible plan is the first in a series of plans that aims to provide the biblical foundation for a healthy and clear Christian identity. It will be useful both to those who have been in the faith for several years, but also to those who want to have clear ideas about what God wants and desires for their life.

This plan traces the Exodus way theme through foundational stories in the Old Testament, key narratives about John the Baptist and Jesus, and other passages where all of creation experiences deliverance. Together, these passages present the exodus not as one event but as God’s primary way of rescue—a way out of darkness, through transformation, and into new life.

In this 8-day reading plan, we’ll dive into the big ideas of Systematic Theology—no boring lectures, just straight-up, Bible-based truths. Each day unpacks a core doctrine, helping you think like Jesus and live like Him. Perfect theology? Nah. But better theology? Absolutely. Let’s get your mind on the right track with the stuff that actually matters!

This reading plan is designed to introduce the main beliefs of Christianity through a study of the overarching storyline and themes of the Bible.

Death is part of life. Or so we tend to think. But the Lord God has conquered death. He offers us eternal life. Connected to Him, we experience a fullness of life in body and soul.

Join us for a devotional journey through the book of Colossians. It’s an invitation to see life through the lens of faith, to recognise what God has done through Jesus, and what he is doing even in the middle of difficult circumstances. We pray this devotion will encourage you and strengthen you in your walk with God.

In order to know God, we must understand the Trinity: one God as Three Persons, an inherently Relational Being. This Plan examines the Three Persons of the Trinity. Looking at this Relationship teaches us valuable and applicable life lessons including the importance of intentional community, the Biblical call to reconciliation, the practice of hospitality, and the central importance of prayer and worship.

Our world is more divided than ever—politics, identity, justice, and faith all collide in ways that leave us confused, angry, or hopeless. But what if the Bible has more to say about today’s biggest issues than we realize? This plan will challenge your thinking, deepen your faith, and equip you to engage today’s culture with wisdom, truth, and grace.

Dive deeper into the epic story of Gideon in Judges 6-8 while learning timeless insights relevant to navigating today’s culture. These insights include resilience in adversity, leadership, and fighting spiritual battles. We hope you are encouraged through this study of Gideon in the book of Judges!

What happens when you feel like you’ve done everything right, but things go completely wrong? Kris Darrah and her husband Mike did all they could to raise their four kids in a loving Christian home. But when the grip of mental illness and addiction overtook their oldest daughter, Lexi, Kris soon realized that life doesn’t always go the way we hope and plan. Her story is a testament to the fact that hope can be restored when we lean on our loving and sovereign Savior.

The Bible commands us to care for the poor and oppressed. Come and explore the depth of God’s concern for them, and how you might answer the call yourself. Each day includes a real-life story or anecdote, Scripture and meditation, challenge, and prayer.

Jesus is the hope of Christmas! Discover more about God's gift to the world as you read these 10 Christmas reflections from Our Daily Bread.

In The Maker’s Mark, Beau Hague provides 10 daily readings that connect biblical principles to the cowboy’s way of life—from ranching, to horses, to dragging’ calves to the fire, Beau provides personal stories of his life as a day-working cowboy and spiritual lessons he’s learned from riding with Christ.

Is it true that there is a “dying to live?” Certainly, there are scenarios in life where we must die to ourselves, to our pride and to our inner control-freak in order to live at peace with others. Life can be exhausting if we think we are in charge of the world. Let’s discuss a new place of freedom.