Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 2:16

This guide has been created to journey through reconciliation and oneness as we pray through one of Jesus' last prayers from John 17 “… I pray that all of them may be one". Firstly, becoming one with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Secondly, with our brothers and sisters in the Body of Jesus Christ, the Church. Thirdly, our role as peacemakers in the world around us.

There is a war for the love of God. This all out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient, love, is how the world will know we are Christians. Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide in and recover their first love for Christ.

Our devotional material focuses on the cross and what it means for fallen humanity. The goal is for people to remain faithful to the call God has given us as a global family of churches by continuing to be Christ-centered.

Come sing with us through the Christmas season as we take a look at 7 well-known Christmas songs and examine their meaning for deeper, more meaningful worship.

The names of God throughout scripture are essential in understanding His character and revealing the needs of His people. This seven-day devotional will take an in-depth look at each name and description the prophet Isaiah used for the coming Messiah, and why those names are just as important for us today as they were for the original audience. May it awaken our hearts to discover that God is everything we need and more!

We all work with challenging people: negative Nancies, belittling bosses, vendors and co-workers who can’t seem to meet a deadline, etc. What does Scripture say about how we can glorify God as we resolve conflict and pursue peace with the most difficult people we work with? Join me as I share seven answers to that question over the next few days.

We all crave peace. It is a coveted and valued commodity in all cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic sectors. Whether Atheist or Christian, everyone seeks a state of contentment and emotional rest. This Bible plan unlocks peace at its deepest and richest form, directly from scripture. Simple, yet comprehensive. Basic, yet enriched. My prayer is that you walk in a reverent fear of the Lord and ignite the spirit of peace within.

Preparing for Christmas takes on many different forms for us all. Although we might become entangled by the flurry of decorating, family, cooking, or wrapping gifts, we must not miss the true celebration. Since the sixth century, Advent has served as a time of preparation for the event of Christmas. It reminds us to prepare our hearts as well as our homes for the glorious celebration of Christ’s birth. The hymn writer said, “Let every heart prepare Him room.” Truly, we must set aside time and make room for the Prince of Peace to reign in our busy lives. He alone is the One who brings true hope, love, joy, and peace.

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 for the week of prayer in 2018, "Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power" is inspired by Exodus 15:6.

9-day devotional from R.C. Sproul on discerning God's will. Each devotional calls you to live in the presence of God, under the authority of God, to the glory of God.

When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He began by showing what it means to be blessed in the kingdom of God. In this 9-day devotional from Skye Jethani, he looks with fresh eyes and illustrations to understand what it would mean if we took Jesus' words seriously. This plan is based on Skye's new book "What if Jesus Was Serious?"

When Jesus speaks about his ministry, He says that his goal is to give people abundant life. That’s the reason why He has come to this earth: “that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). What is this abundant, eternal life like? Let’s read what the Bible tells us about this topic.

When we pray following the Bible text, we open ourselves to the topics that God chooses. This guide contains instructions and questions that help us after reading God’s Word written in the Epistle to the Ephesians to accept the Word personally and continue talking with God. In this way, the eternal Word of God enters our everyday life and changes both us and the circumstances in which we live.

Our identity is defined by personal attributes such as character, gender and colour of skin, but also by the groups that we belong to. You may ask yourself: how do I view myself? How do others see me? The most important question however is: How does God see me? Who am I in Christ?

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.

The following devotionals were written to help you in your spiritual journey. Each article has been selected to help you understand more about God's love for you, and we hope that through these pages you will find encouragement, comfort, and true joy this Christmas season.

We are the church. Jesus didn’t come to start a building campaign; He came to build a family. He set us free from sin and give us a relationship with God. The same way that we don’t stop being related to our families when we leave the house, Ephesians reminds us that our relationship with God is not limited to gathering on Sunday.

This plan looks at how God's story in scripture offers a compelling case for what he desires to emerge from the turbulent stress of this season. He hasn't been silent or intimidated by recent, emotionally-depleting world events. He's as close to you as always, working to draw you into the very desire of his heart. Written by Brad Russell, Lead Pastor, Dulles Community Church.

Join us as we read about the transformation of the heart, a revelation of God’s purpose, and gifts of the Spirit that are given freely to those who love Him. It is His will for us to find hope, and the glory of His inheritance. God gives us a reason to dream about the greatness of His power.

Reading through these 10 personal meditations this Easter, you can focus your heart on Jesus and the true peace that only He can give.

We dive deep into every chapter of Ephesians in this Bible plan so that we get to chew on the familiar scriptures that we could so easily overlook. Our desire is that as you study this book alone or with friends that God speaks to you on your divine purpose in this world and gives you the needed direction for the road ahead.

Men like to feel “dangerous.” Men want to be armed and ready. When we are fully devoted to Christ, we are armed, dangerous, and a threat to the devil's schemes. Let's get equipped with God's Armor through this 10-day study in Ephesians 6:10-20.

In The Rorschach God Plan, author Matthew Hester helps readers fully understand God’s true identity by dispelling common misconceptions and replacing them with the truth from God’s Word.

Longing to be refreshed by the character of God? Get started with this 10-day devotional from the National Association of Evangelicals. Following the God Who Transforms is designed to encourage and refresh believers in who God is and his heart for our nation and world. Grounded in Scripture, this will give you an imagination for a public discipleship that is oriented towards God’s character.

When we try to find the central theme of the Bible, we might not immediately think of trees. But when we take a closer look, trees are mentioned quite often! Not as main characters or major topics, but they are frequently used as metaphors or symbolic representations of important truths. In this reading plan, we will read some Bible texts about trees, and see what we can learn from them.