Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Jonah 1:6

It's often easy for us to beat up on Jonah for his self-centered, foolish rebellion. But as we'll discover, there's a bit of Jonah in all of us. Overcome by self-centeredness and personal prejudices, we too sometimes resist God's call. Thankfully, when we act like Jonah, God acts like God—lovingly pursuing us with his unrelenting grace. It's a wild ride, but one you don't want to miss!

How do we follow Jesus when we’d rather run away? We are so glad you are jumping into the journey of studying Jonah with us! We have crafted a devotional that is designed to help you examine, apply, pray through, and share the story of Jonah.

Psalms 120 through 134 are known as the songs of ascent, an ancient mixtape for God’s people journeying to Jerusalem to worship the Lord. Solomon built the temple there, and the glory of God filled that place. In this plan, John Greco explores six of the songs of ascent, providing application for our modern-day journey as image-bearers of God. Scripture quotations used within the plan are taken from the NIV.

Jonah, an Old Testament prophet, receives a call from God to preach to a pagan city. There’s just one small problem: he doesn’t want to. How will the city be saved while Jonah’s heart towards them is hardened? Learn about the parallel between Jonah’s story and our own calling, ministries and leadership. If you feel God is perhaps wanting to refine your heart in these areas, click ‘Start Plan’ now.

Need a second chance in life, or need a reminder of God’s limitless grace? The Book of Jonah is for you. This short story about a bad prophet and big fish might seem strange, but it has a lot to say about the transformative power of God’s love. Ready to dive in?

We all want to grow, but spiritual maturity often seems elusive, and we can become frustrated. "Becoming Mature" is a transformative resource for believers seeking real growth and a deeper walk with Christ. It goes deep into the nitty gritty of becoming more like Christ in the face of life's challenges and our brokenness. Whether you're a new believer, battling stagnation, or seeking more of God, this series of plans provides practical tools to unlock deep and lasting growth in your life! This plan is Part 2 in the series and covers The Spiritual Growth Journey.

The Bible tells the story of how the kingdom of God will reach out to all the nations of the earth. In this reading plan we will look at some of the most essential aspects of God´s mission and our call to reach out with his gospel.

A devotional study through the book of Jonah. We delve into the big-heartedness of God for all people and how He delights to show His mercy!

This plan will inspire every reader to see in himself a person who, like millions of other people, is called to a specific mission. No matter who you are or what you have, God is calling you today. Just trust in God and start searching your calling with the help of the Bible and the greatest biblical examples. I believe in You. You will succeed.

When looking around today, it is easy to wonder when justice will prevail and evil will cease. God’s Word provides a message of hope. Even in the midst of sin and hardship, God never stops pursuing us. When the people of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah continued to turn from God, He sent prophets to call the people back to a relationship with Him. In this four-week devotional study, we’ll dig into the books of the minor prophets to see our pursuing God, who is both faithful and just.

The Bible is written by different authors and contains different genres of literature. The Basic Training Challenge takes you through books written by prophets and poets to learn more about God’s mission here on earth. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.

In this BibleX study, you will explore the prophetic books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, Jonah, and Amos. You will study portions of Scripture, learn the key points by viewing a short video, and grow by applying the Scripture’s teachings to your life. BibleX is a free resource to help expand your knowledge of the Bible.

The book of Jonah is a special Bible book. It is about a prophet who does not want to obey his commission. Jonah knows that God is gracious to people who don’t deserve it, and he does not want God to show mercy to his enemies. This reading plan follows the story about Jonah’s rebellion and God’s undeserved mercy, and searches how these themes are relevant to our lives too.

Do you yearn for true freedom and real adventure? This epic adventure through Scripture is sure to awaken your spiritual senses and point you towards what we all ultimately long for: life before death. With his testimony having recently inspired the movie The Perfect Wave, journey for 21 days with Ian McCormack through his mind-blowing encounter with God.

Are you—or is someone you love—suffering from the trauma of plans that have been washed away, relationships that have been uprooted, or security that has been devastated? Rather than being destroyed by this tempest, what if you allowed the disturbance to increase your capacity for rapid growth and fulfilling your destiny in God? After digging deeply into the Word of God, there is a triumphant way to be StormProof!

This plan will lead you through the journey of Joseph as well as the life of other dreamers who saw God’s plan in everything. Join us as we read their stories throughout the Bible.

Regardless if we are an outsider, like the people of Nineveh, or an insider, like Jonah, to the Kingdom of God, the book of Jonah is a reminder that God goes to great lengths to demonstrate His grace and mercy to all. Be encouraged as you read this powerful story of God’s relentless grace and mercy, and may you never forget that no one is beyond redemption. May we all seek to love the loveless in our lives.

Welcome to Thriving Family's 28-day Advent Activity Calendar! Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the true meaning of Christmas and draw closer together as a family! These parent-child activities have been created to help you keep this Christmas season focused on Christ!

Every journey requires supplies. On the journey of life, some of the best supplies are God’s Word and a bit of encouragement from friends. This Our Daily Journey reading plan features 30 days of writing from trusted authors whose insights speak into your life. Each short devotional contains a story supported by multiple Scripture references as well as a “Next” section to help you think more deeply. Make the most of your devotional time with truth and encouragement from Our Daily Journey.

30-Day Introduction to the Major and Minor Prophets

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Forgiveness and Mercy.”

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness.” [Scriptures are quoted in the GNT.]

This devotional is for believers who desire to have their minds cleansed and refocused on Christ. If you struggle with impure thoughts, pornography, or lust, this devotional will help you replace those mental images with Christ-centered ones and develop new habits in your thinking. Let Jesus free you as you cultivate purity one thought at a time. Part 2 of the Purify Your Mind Series by Joe Kirby.