Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 2:18

What is hospitality? Does it require serving a fancy dinner in a spotless home, or is there more? As we look to the Shunammite woman who ministered to Elisha and contemplate scriptures on hospitality, we will discover that hospitality is far more than what you have to offer. At its heart, biblical hospitality is a spiritual discipline and act that serves as a living illustration of the gospel of Christ.

Jesus Christ’s resurrection is the pivotal event of history and the linchpin of our faith. As Alistair Begg explains, it is from this source that we who are in Christ draw our hope for eternal life, carrying us through the trials of this world. We look forward to a day when God will transform us in glory and death will be finally defeated.

This plan offers a 6-day journey through the book of Ephesians, making it ideal for both individual and group study.

Ephesians presents a wonderful picture of cosmic unity, beginning with a multicultural new humanity: the church. Jesus reigns supreme over whatever powers threaten to grip our lives. He is the one who unites us with each other and with God. Over the course of our six-day series, we will explore the goal of God’s mission, the role the church plays in its fulfillment, and how we can be a part of it.

This is a seven day devotional focusing on our identity in Christ and what that means.

Salvation is a starting point, not a destination. Getting baptized is the first step in a lifelong journey of following Jesus. It’s way of going public with our faith by declaring before friends, family, and our church that we belong to Jesus. This reading plan was designed to celebrate your baptism and help you discover your next step. Because being a Christian is not about perfection or performance, but about listening to Jesus and doing what He says. Your walk with Jesus is just beginning, and all of us at NewSpring Church are excited to see what’s next!

Pope Francis has millions of followers all whom turn to Francis for prayers, requests, and intercession.  The “Wake Up!” album is a connection between spirituality and modern ideals, bridging faith and the common good.  It represents a harmonic link between tradition and modernism, with excerpts of Pope Francis’ most significant speeches set to music ranging from pop to rock, Latin music to Gregorian chants.  “Wake Up!” is available now.

The Bible speaks repeatedly to God’s heart for those who are refugees—individuals who have been forced by persecution to flee their country of origin and take up residence in a new land. This reading plan is adapted from Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis.

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he summarizes the Gospel story and its implications and application for our lives.

“The war is over - God has given your brothers rest.” We also have an inheritance, and the war is over. Jesus won every battle on the cross. This plan covers the central theme of Joshua - Love God and serve Him if you want to enjoy His blessings. This stand-alone plan is also part 9 of a 10 part series.

Is it really possible to experience peace when life is painful? The short answer: yes, but not in our own power. In a year that has left us feeling overwhelmed, many of us are left with questions. In this 7-day Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, we’ll discover how to find the Missing Peace we all crave.

God wants us to move toward the goodness He has planned for us. But what do we do when challenges stop our forward momentum? What’s the next step when we fall into a pit of despair with the determination knocked right out of us?

How did Jesus make such a difference in this world? The Gospels reveal several answers, but one stands out. In this seven-day study, pastor Kyle Idleman reflects on how Jesus modeled for us specific ways of making a profound and lasting impact on others: one person at a time.

This creative devotional is filled with creative prompts and scriptures that will inspire you to pursue God and invite Him into your creative process! Your creative gifts come from God, and He wants to use your gifts for His glory. As you use the creative prompts for diving deeper into God’s word, I pray you will see the wonder and beauty of pursuing the heart of God.

Whether you’re on day one of your recovery or day one thousand, this plan from Hope is Alive will help give you the tools and encouragement to maintain your sobriety.

What does the Church have to do with Israel? How was the relationship between the Church and Israel in the past, and what does it look like now? What is ‘replacement theology’? You will discover the answers in this reading plan! Will you join us?

At its core, discipleship is relational, accompanying others as we follow Jesus together. Yet recent trends show that the Church has not accompanied youth in this way, with more than 1 million walking away from the Church each year. This 7-day devotional launches you toward discipleship that is radically focused on Jesus so everyone can experience the abundant life Jesus offers.

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.

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.

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.

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?