Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 22:17

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is the 1st of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. How does the journey start? It brings in the stories of many people – you might even see yourself in these people. Each played an important part in the birth of Jesus.

God prepared the world for Jesus the Messiah right from the very beginning.  He made sure His world knew ahead of time that the Messiah was coming.  This is the first of three devotionals that give the prophetic pronouncements of the Messiah – and how they were fulfilled.  This devotional shows the prophecies of the lineage of Jesus starting from the garden of Eden right to Mary.

How do we make solid decisions in a world that is shifting underneath our feet? What if we make the wrong decision or we regret our choice? What if the choices we have are between a rock and a hard place? Let’s explore 6 practices and principles for decision-making.

For centuries the white flag has been the universal symbol of surrender. We like to see the white flag when our enemy is flying it, but when we are the ones hoisting it, we're dismayed. However, to be faithful followers of Jesus, surrender is required. Let’s look at some areas where we can trust God to help us in those places where we may struggle with surrender.

Leadership Lessons from the Life of Abraham

A father sets the standard for all other men in his daughter’s life. In this plan, you will find letters Dr. Doug Weiss wrote his own daughter during a critical stage in her life - her freshman year of college. Whether you had a Christian father or not, Dr. Doug speaks to young women sharing Christian principles that can help encourage and set you apart in your walk with Christ.

From the beginning of human history until today, God's decree was and remains: "Be Fruitful & Multiply." Discover how God's consistent command and His persevering promise that through "Abraham's seed all nations will be blessed" is relevant to you today as you seek to live in daily obedience to His Great Commission.

God will test you in the area most important to you. The test is to reveal whether you value Him or the things He can do for you the most. How do you handle it when you don’t get the answer to your prayers that you wanted? This devotional will develop having an “even if” relationship with God.

"We all have 'Isaacs'—good Gifts from God that become idols in our hearts. This 6-day Plan follows Abraham's journey of surrender to help you identify and release what has replaced God as your Ultimate Source of Hope. Arrive at Easter ready to celebrate the Freedom Christ's Resurrection provides."

This study looks at intimacy as it relates to lust, impurity, adultery, and more. Listen to what Jesus teaches in the Sermon on the Mount and elsewhere in His Word about true intimacy. Part three of eight, this plan focuses on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.

Join Priscilla Shirer for this 7-day reading plan in Discerning the Voice of God as she explores the root to clear and daily communication with God—humble obedience. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life.

This reading plan features excerpts from Chad Veach's book Faith Forward Future. Readers will learn that God can use everyone to do His will through obedience, which will in turn lead to a fulfilling, faithful life.    

Most of us have a Father Figure in our lives. Some may have been great examples and some may have not even been there. In this study we look at a range of men in the Bible and how they performed the role of a Father Figure.

If you were asked the question “Is Jesus enough for you?”, would you be able to say that you live every day for the Lord Jesus Christ? In this 7-day reading plan evangelist and well - known author Angus Buchan asks this question, reminding us that our reason for being on earth is to honour the Lord, especially during times and seasons with unknown frontiers.

At times areas of our lives are like a wilderness: grief, loss of hope, rejection all play their part. But during these times, God loves to come alongside with His deep compassion and love. The Bible is full of stories of how God brought wonderful transformation in people’s lives. Father God can do the same today, to bring joy to your wilderness and transform your desert into a living stream.

This 7 day devotional will help you align your heart with God's, seeing the role sacrifice plays in the life of every follower of Jesus Christ.

Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” (Matthew 9:37). Billions around the world have never heard God’s Good News. Yet from the beginning God promised to reach and bless all nations on earth. In the days to come you’ll follow Jesus’ lead and ask the Lord to send His workers—maybe even you—to people God loves all over the earth.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent—a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal when Christians are invited to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. Throughout the forty weekdays and six Sundays in Lent, pray and reflect on God’s renewing power.

Times are tough. Anxiety can grow inside us like a contagion as we battle external stress and internal doubt. Jesus knew that the better we know our Father, the less reason we’ll have to be anxious. In Matthew 6, Jesus draws us back to our Father, the One who sees us, knows our needs, and provides hope.

Leading and managing through change without becoming discouraged or burned out is one of the most significant determinants of success and longevity for leaders and their teams. Over the next 7 days, we will use practical tips and biblical truths to discuss common characteristics and behaviors of leaders who anticipate and accelerate through seasons of significant change well.

No matter who you are or where you come from, we are all heirs and heiresses of God’s Kingdom. Our devotional reminds you that you are worthy of God’s grace, love, and mercy.

Is it possible that we are only a few years away from fulfilling the Great Commission? In this seven-day study, we’ll explore the Biblical roots of the Great Commission and the promise of Christ’s return, consider how we should live as we await the return of Christ, and look ahead to the amazing things God has in store for his people.

When we read the Bible, we’re dealing with the words of the creator of the universe, spoken to His creation. In this plan, Alistair Begg teaches that it is impossible for us to understand ourselves, our world, or anything else without one thing: God’s word.

In this plan, Robert Watkins will unpack the key biblical principles contained in his book, Chosen. Through a better understanding of the biblical strategies discussed, men and women can better embrace their God-given identity and fulfill their unique calling.

Our life journey as believers can be likened to a climb. We walk towards higher ground where God wants to reveal Himself, increase our capacity, process us to be like Him, and finally enable us to fulfill His calling. Through these devotionals, we learn about the meaning of a higher place and see new things. May you have a happy climbing to the higher ground!