Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 13:35

Do you have spiritual questions you'd love answers for? Questions regarding faith, religion, God, or the Bible? Watch this video series to get some answers, and be prepared to dig into God's Word too!

Have you looked around recently and wondered how the world became so divided? If so, you’re not alone. Discord is an epidemic, and we’ve all experienced its side effects—almost to the point where we wonder if the problem is incurable. As Christians, our job is not to make duplicates of ourselves; it’s to make disciples of Jesus. What follows are some steps we can take toward unifying the church, one conversation at a time.

This 5-day Bible plan will reframe how you perceive God’s intentions toward you by guiding your view of the world through the lens of God’s zealous heart to bless you.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on John 13 and Jesus's prediction of Judas's betrayal, Peter's denial, and Jesus's new commandment to his disciples. It is part of an ongoing series through John.

God has your progress on His mind today. Follow in Paul’s footsteps and make the choice to be “single-minded” in your pursuit of knowing Jesus more each day and not beating yourself up for being a work in progress. God loves you and will continue to make you more like Him as long as knowing Him is your heart’s true pursuit. Let's go through scripture together. -Matthew West

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Hosanna Wong knows firsthand what feeling unseen, unworthy, and unloved is like. In this 5-day plan, she unpacks nine names God calls you and offers practical, down-to-earth encouragement to help you expose lies, see yourself through God’s lens, and live with a newfound posture and purpose.

We are not meant to live life alone. But how do we prepare ourselves to live in community? Henri Nouwen’s teachings on communion, community, and ministry show us how Jesus lived this out. When we prioritize communion with God, community with others, and ministry to the world, community happens in a healthy way. Explore what healthy community looks like in your life with this 5-day plan.

When Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, they made a commitment to discipleship in the context of community. And from that point forward, the Church has been built on this same idea. But how can broken and sinful people who disagree about so many things work together for God’s Kingdom? Join us as we explore what it means to be the church: devoted, connected, and discipled brothers and sisters.

Male or female, single or married, lonely or embraced, we all need friendship love. This study will help us give and receive in a way that calls us back to Jesus’s commandment, that we love each other just like He loves us.

Be more than a decision to believe, and discover how to become a disciple of Jesus.

The media is full of mixed messages about love. The romance, the drama, the heartache, and the scandal. But God has something very different to say about love—and it just might change your life. Join Andrew and Wendy Palau for this 5-day devotional to take a closer look at the biblical definition of love—on God's terms. He longs for you to receive—and give—His love.

Community was written into our DNA by God. We like to be connected to other people and be a part of their lives. God has something incredibly special for us within Christian community. This week, we will explore the blessing of this thing called Community.

Love is not just an emotion; it is a verb. Love in action is about showing up for one another. Live a life full of love!

Tetelestai—“It is finished.” Jesus’ final words on the Cross have impacted us for eternity. With His death and resurrection, He finished the work of our salvation. But our transformation continues. In his book 'It Is Finished', Charles Martin takes us on a journey to the Cross to examine how the Holy Spirit is now at work in us as we are continually being made “perfectly perfect.”

As Christians, we are called to confront and battle the injustices of the world, including racism. In this plan, you’ll learn how God’s identity reflects the beauty of our diverse world, and how we can look to the the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for how we should care for others.

The five major holy days of Passion Week - Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday - invite us on a narrative journey through pivotal moments in the life and ministry of Jesus. Join us on this 5-day devotional journey where we walk the path of victory, servitude, betrayal, death, and burial to experience, all the more profoundly, the power of the resurrection.

What holds us back from loving others? The typical problem isn’t that we don’t know how to love. Instead, we don’t know how to get rid of barriers that stand in our way. Renowned Bible teacher Becky Kiser identifies what the Bible says about five of the most common obstacles and how to remove them, freeing us to love others as Jesus loves us.

Like so many people, do you struggle to grasp joy and hold on to it? In this week’s devotional from best-selling author and pastor Randy Frazee, we’ll discuss a few of the principles from his book "The Joy Challenge"—an exploration of the letter to the Philippians and the timeless, encouraging advice offered to us by the apostle Paul.

Every year, we come together to pray and fast to know God more. He has called us to be set apart for Him in everything we do. A life of holiness centered on Jesus reflects how we honor Him and make disciples on our campuses, in our communities, and in every nation. This family devotional is designed to be used by parents with children from ages two to twelve.

At the start and middle of every year, we come together to pray and fast to know God more. He has called us to be set apart for Him. This encompasses everything we do and is demonstrated in how we honor Him and make disciples in our campuses, communities, and every nation. Together, let’s reflect on and live out a life of holiness centered on Jesus Christ.

Salvation is a free gift of God, and we can accept it just by believing that Jesus is the Son of God, who came to earth to die for our sins and rise again. Salvation is for everyone who believes, but is believing enough? Join us as we uncover 4 checks from the Bible to be sure that your salvation is real, and can never be taken away.

Explore the transformative power of God's love through these devotionals. Learn about loving your enemies, the unbreakable bond of God's love, and the command to love one another. Each devotional, grounded in Scripture, guides you to a deeper understanding and practical application of Christ-like love in everyday life

Author Kathi Lipp (Clutter Free, Sabbath Soup) helps you explore the biblical importance of taking weekly Sabbath rest, a time to refresh, recenter, and reconnect with God and loved ones. By attuning yourself to the rhythms and routines of Christ-centered living, you can experience more peace and purpose as you draw closer God and experience true Sabbath rest.

Celebrating Christmas is a tradition many of us look forward to all year. We play music, decorate trees, and throw parties all through December. This Advent reading plan aims to help in those celebrations by exploring the themes of the Christmas story. This plan can be read with friends or as a family (kids too!). Use the “Application Questions” for groups to center the conversation on Jesus. And, for families, use “Next Steps”, to find creative ways to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.