Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 5:2

This plan will explore what the letter of Ephesians can teach us in four areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

Busyness has become our new normal. In this reading plan, we will consider three lies deeply woven into the fabric of today's culture - lies that directly attack our identity in Christ and significantly contribute to our current state of busyness. Additionally, we will also explore how God might want to use practicing the Sabbath to help us resist our default tendency toward busyness.

In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he addresses many questions to the church about the nature of their relationship with their Savior and how that affects the believer’s life. How should God’s children be imitators of God in the way they love others? How does God’s Spirit enable the believer to better love and serve? These selections from Ephesians 5 are a reflection on how the believer’s relationship with God will affect their relationships with others.

Through this 5-day plan you will learn two great aspects of being a follower of Christ, which are prayer and fasting. Jesus teaches us through His Word how to pray and build true intimacy with the Father 

I want to have eyes that see Jesus at work in my life. We are going to spend five days talking about Jesus opening blind eyes. I am going to teach on five topics that include opening our spiritual eyes, exercising our spiritual sight, seeing people in our lives from the right perspective, inviting Jesus into our darkness, and avoiding blind guides that can lead us astray.

As believers we are a part of God’s new humanity, and as a result we are called to walk in distinctiveness. We are called to walk in love, rejecting the idolatry of disordered sexuality. We are called to walk in humility, rejecting the idolatry of power. Walking in integrity, we reject the idolatry of success. And rejecting the power of greed, we are called to walk in simplicity. 

Of all the apostles, Paul’s conversion/calling story was arguably the most notable and miraculous, his assignment to take the Gospel to the Gentiles the most unique, and the tangible results of his obedience the most impressive by human standards. Even so, Paul did not operate as a lone wolf, set apart from the pack and self-sufficient. On the contrary, this hero of the Christian faith understood the essential role his brothers and sisters played in his life and stayed connected to them even when his assignment to preach and live truth called him away for long stretches of time. 

Has someone betrayed you, treated you badly, or caused you pain? In life, you are never guaranteed that betrayal will never happen. This 5-day devotional by Carter Conlon will help you realize that forgiveness allows the life of Christ to be evidenced in you and sets you free!

Christ in you is the hope of glory. Are you living more out of your old, dead nature or your new nature and identity in Christ? Have you drifted away from Jesus? To come back into being a wholly surrendered follower of Christ, we are called to die daily! When you hear the call, how do you respond?

In the same straightforward manner displayed on the hit TV show Duck Dynasty, Phil Robertson's 5-Day Devotional GOD IS NOT DEAD speaks truth to the Devil’s lies and urges us to go out from our comfortable Christian communities to join in a mission of spreading the truth of the Bible and turning America back to God.

Compelled to live a life of dedication to the Lord, this five-day devotional is designed to encourage us in this uncommon life, while setting our hearts free at the same time.

If we want to share Jesus with others, we’ve got to live like Him, love like Him, and listen like Him. In this 5-day Plan, we’ll take a closer look at the life of Jesus to discover how we should live our lives.

How strict should you be when you discipline your child? Where should you send your child to school? This plan will teach you four biblical strategies for making decisions that apply to your family. Each day features a real parent who faced a tough parenting decision using biblical principles.

Don’t treat the consequence. Treat the cause. In this powerful, 5-day devotional, Bishop Joseph W. Walker III helps you get to the source of your social, emotional, and spiritual struggles.

When life takes one too many unexpected turns, do you find yourself saying, "I don't know who I am anymore"? In the wake of shattered dreams, do you wonder how you will find purpose again? You're not alone. What if losing an identity could reveal who you really are? Join author and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey on this journey to discover who you can become when life doesn't go as planned.

The opposite of mastery is mediocrity, and mediocrity is nothing less than a failure of love and a misrepresentation of the image of God. In this Plan, you’ll explore why Christians should have the highest standards of excellence in our work, what we should be looking for in our “one thing,” and how you can achieve mastery of your vocation for the glory of God and the good of others.

This 5-Day devotional is your wake-up call to resist the Hustle culture and embrace the slowness of Jesus. In a society where hustle is the expectation, busyness is the norm and information is king, we have forgotten the fundamentals that make us human, anchor our lives, and provide meaning.

Learn how to live and love like Jesus did—as brothers and sisters in intimate, life-giving community with each other. Leave behind eroticized, fear-based patterns and explore how the Bible invites us into gendered, generous relationships between men and women of character as we love one another as Jesus did.

Moms, who are we in Christ? Over the next 5 days, we’ll remind each other of our worth in Christ. We are beautiful, loved, forgiven, and equipped!

The CEO of a company is the source of power. They’re the one in the corner office. They’re the one calling all the shots. And while many entrepreneurs find themselves in positions of power, Faith Driven Entrepreneurs know that they are under the all-powerful. And they know that when God is their CEO, He’ll give you all the power, comfort, and peace you need...

Paul, a liberated prisoner of the Lord, begged the church at Ephesus “to walk in a manner worthy of the calling.” We are the Father’s representatives on earth and our calling is to represent Him well. As you strive to live a vibrant life or an abundant life, you become more certain of His calling and choosing of you.

Fear is a natural part of daily life. It’s so common that often we don’t even notice it. And yet, it dominates our decisions. Pastor Kevin A. Thompson shows us that when we are led by love, we will choose trust over safety, heart over appearances, connection over materialism, submission over power.

Community is the eighth in a series of studies that help you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we look at what the Bible says about the need for Christian community (church) and how you can play your part in forging a strong community with Christians who may be different from you.

You sacrifice your time and energy to compete for your teams every season. The pressures of your performance feel like they're riding on your shoulders. But did you know that Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, has already sacrificed His life, risen and defeated any burden you’ll face? As you continue to compete this season, remember the Cross and that Jesus has defeated death and redeemed our sin.

Watch this video series that talks you through the complicated issue of rediscovering intimacy in marriage.