Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 5:20

Jesus ascended to heaven forty days after his resurrection. During that time He appeared to His followers, saying, “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." Waiting can be difficult. Behind closed doors, praying and waiting for the gift of the Spirit… for ten days. God is up to something!

Ten-day devotional based on Gary Thomas’ video, Bible study Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God. These devotions explore a biblical approach to how people connect to God and will guide you in discovering your spiritual temperament. Begin the journey of developing new ways to draw near to God and worship him.

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.

What do we do with our pain and joy in life? Most try to avoid the tears and focus on finding happiness, but does that really work? Denial might help to alleviate pain for the short run, but eventually lament must be faced and expressed. The surprising truth is that both laughter and lament together pave the path to radical freedom in Christ.

Join Lucinda Dooley on a 10-day journey exploring unwavering faith in, "I Have Faith for This." Inspired by David's battle with Goliath, Lucinda encourages believers to declare, "I have faith for this" in every circumstance. Emphasizing a heart for helping others, aligning with God's purpose, taking responsibility, understanding authority, and acknowledging God's control, this plan provides a condensed yet powerful guide for a purposeful and victorious year ahead.

Fullness. Bounty. Excess. Overflow. These words elicit a joy that goes far beyond any special season or holiday. For the believer in the Lord Jesus, they are the daily bywords of life in the Holy Spirit’s power and describe the thankfulness our hearts express in adoration and gratitude to the One who loves us beyond reason. Let’s grow in worshiping Him together!

Discover a deeper understanding of worship with this transformative plan based on the course of the same name. Worship is a vital part of every believer’s life, yet many of us engage in it based on personal experience rather than a true scriptural foundation. This plan equips you with biblical insights into what true worship is.

One of the most frequently asked requests of God is to be able to hear His voice. Sometimes, even those who have heard His voice feel like they have entered seasons where His voice is hard to hear. Through this Bible Plan, readers will be given tools to help hear the voice of God once again.

In the ten days between Christ’s ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the disciples gathered in one accord, devoting themselves to prayer. They didn’t know exactly what was coming, but they knew they needed heaven’s help. This 10-day devotional invites you to follow in their footsteps: to wait, to pray, and to prepare your heart for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit. Whether you're approaching Pentecost or simply seeking renewal, this journey of intentional, Spirit-led prayer is valuable in every season. Come hungry. Come expectant. Come, Holy Spirit.

Temptation is something that we all deal with. We would all like the secret to never being tempted again. However, there isn’t one. The Bible doesn’t promise a way to avoid all temptation, but it does give instructions on how to overcome every temptation. It tells us we don’t need to be unaware of Satan’s schemes.

Have you ever noticed that you can be physically at rest, yet internally restless? The world, the flesh, and the devil all conspire to pull us out of that inner rest. But in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul anchors us in a greater truth: we are seated in Christ. This spiritual reality isn’t just a theological concept, it’s transformational. It’s meant to shape our internal world, grounding us in peace, identity, and purpose no matter what surrounds us. This study is designed to equip you to 'Stay in the Seat'.

What does it take to be a healthy church? First, embrace how a community, gifted with grace and life in our risen Savior, can bond together. The second half of Ephesians gives us practical truth that equips us for spiritual battle—both as individuals and the collective body of Christ. Join Dr. J. Vernon McGee as he breaks down Ephesians with simple yet profound logic in 11 summaries.

The single greatest lesson parents teach their kids isn’t anything they say–it’s what they do. In this 12-day devotional plan, parents will find practical advice they can implement immediately to create a home and family that exhibits love, harmony, and generosity of spirit in a self-centered world.

Over the course of twelve days, you will be led to thank the Lord for all He has done! From Salvation to grace, His Holy Spirit, marriage, children and beyond, time will be taken to intentionally offer a sacrifice of Thanksgiving to the Lord for His unending love and mercy upon us.

In Christ, you are chosen, made holy, included, and empowered to be all He created you to be. This plan walks women through the book of Ephesians as they learn to live in their new Christ-centered identity.

In this 12-day challenge in Ephesians 6, Chip takes just 10 minutes a day to reveal what God has to say about Satan’s goals and tactics, the spiritual armor God offers us, and the confidence we can have about our sure victory over the Enemy.

ShofarBand is a South African worship and songwriting collective. In January 2024, we released our live album, Welcome Home. This plan is based on those songs, telling the story of a God who is both transcendent and intimate, both high above and near to us. May this plan and these songs enlarge our view of the love and holiness of God, creating space for encounters with His Holy Spirit.

We live in a generation overwhelmed with sexual pressures, silent struggles, and hidden defeats. Yet purity is still possible, and the gospel still frees. This plan guides young men and women through biblical truth that strengthens conviction, renews the mind, and restores the dignity God designed for His people. If you long for freedom from sexual sin and a life shaped by grace, these readings will point your heart back to Christ and to the beauty of holiness.

This 12-day plan walks through Ephesians to help men move from information to formation—discovering who they are in Christ and how to stand firm in a world at war. Through identity, church, marriage, work, and the armor of God, you’ll build a biblical battle plan to live with courage, holiness, and spiritual strength.

“I believe in God in my own way, I don’t need a church. Can’t I just worship God in the comfort of my own home or out in nature?” These thoughts are common in our modern world. But there is blessing being part of the body of Christ; join us and explore some reasons why Christians should definitely be joined to a community of believers.

While there is only one path to God through Jesus, there are many ways to connect with Him. Over the next 12 days, we invite you to explore which of these 12 methods resonates most deeply with you. Is it Adoration, Compassion, Conversation, Creation, Expression, Fasting, Learning, Meditation, Movement, Reformation, Remembrance, or Solitude? Join us and discover how you connect best!

What would you write to the church if you were chained in a prison cell? This Bible Reading Plan through Ephesians invites readers into Paul’s message of unity, identity, and hope written under hardship. Using TheStory Bible reading guide, this Bible study explores Ephesians in 12 days, helping readers see how the letter fits within the Bible as one unified story. Paul writes with prayerful urgency, calling believers to live as one in Christ. This Bible reading plan supports daily Scripture engagement and a deeper understanding of God’s purposes for the church.

Paul’s letters to the Ephesians reveal God’s amazing love, grace, and purpose for us. They show us how to live out our faith practically, find unity in our communities, and deepen our relationship with Christ. Join us over the next two weeks as we dive into what it means to journey together in faith.

This Unlimited Kingdom reading plan will inspire you with what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, and your part both in his kingdom and in the world. Jesus spoke more about the Kingdom of Heaven than anything else. This reading plan goes to the very heart of the teachings of our Lord, and answers some of the most important questions of life: What is the Kingdom of Heaven, and what does it mean for me to live within it?

2 Weeks. 5 Minutes (each day). 5 Categories (Praying for 1 minute each). For several years, people have been taking this challenge to spend five minutes each day, specifically dedicated to being thankful. Simple. Powerful. Transformational.