Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 18:9

I want to be truly justified before God, rather than getting my strokes from people, or my self-appreciating comparisons, don’t you? So, how about joining me for a few days as I explore the subject of spiritual pride and let’s figure out what the Lord has to say about it? I do believe it is something that can slip into our life without us even knowing it.

Do you believe it? Let's explore the goodness of God in this 3-part dynamic Bible Teaching through the book of Luke with Aaron Lopez.

In Luke 18, Jesus illustrates three ways to approach God. Let’s take a look and consider, how do we pray?

This is part 2 of 4 in the Feed Middle School series Unboxed: Created in God's Image. This plan unpacks Lesson 2: Changed Forever. Jesus calls us to live with a different perspective than the world around us—to be transformed by him instead of conformed to the world. Comparison threatens to ruin this, but by God’s strength, we can be transformed.

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

Do you wake up every day not wanting to just exist, but wanting to live on purpose? Do you wholeheartedly want to please God, but knowing that you struggle in a particular area you don’t feel worthy to do what God has called you to do? Learn from author Michael L. Williams Jr. that the things you struggle with are the only things powerful enough to ignite your purpose!

Mile markers tell us where we are, and the progress we are making on our journey. There are also spiritual mile markers that point to where we are with God and our progress toward spiritual maturity. We tend to make up what we think is important to God, but God is clear on the mile markers that matter. In this devotional, we will look at four of those mile markers.

“So, I’m supposed to talk to the creator of the universe like He’s my best friend? Yeah, no pressure at all!” Have you ever had this thought? True, prayer can seem intimidating at first, but once we discover how much God really wants to hear from us as His kids, our stress is replaced with heartfelt excitement!

If Jesus hadn’t died for us and risen from the dead, we would all have been lost. But why are we lost without Jesus? Can we also receive redemption if we live a "good" life? This Bible plan will help you to get to know the need for redemption.

Believers need a posture where nothing competes with God, and nothing sits where He should be. These four days walk through what it means to truly be poor in spirit. From the illusion of riches, to the posture of humility, to the subtle war of idolatry, and finally to the surrender of Abraham, this plan traces the journey of a heart learning to possess nothing, yet finding that in God, it has everything. If you haven’t read The Hidden Idols of the Heart, it is recommended you kindly begin there first.

Entrepreneurs are anywhere from 2-10x more likely to suffer from mental challenges. And when it comes to working through and learning from the snares that so easily entangle entrepreneurs starting our own ventures, there’s no better place to turn to than God’s Word. Join us for the next five days to see what the Bible has to say about depression, image management, loneliness, sexual brokenness, and worry…

The gospel is the power of God for salvation. It is not just a door into eternal life but the path we live our everyday life. The gospel changes how we think, speak, act and decide. The gospel frees us to worship God and gives us a sense of mission. This Bible plan along with a devotional reading helps us understand how the gospel shapes our life.

Join the Hillsong Worship team on a devotional journey through the scriptural foundations of their latest album, “These Same Skies.” Ben Fielding, Hannah Hobbs, Chris Davenport, Aodhan King and Alexander Pappas each host a day, unpacking the heart behind one of the songs, including, “Never Walk Alone,” “That’s The Power,” “Secret Place,” “Hope Of The Ages,” and “Freedom.” We pray this plan will deepen your faith.

We offer a collection of parables as spoken by Jesus and recorded in the Gospels in this reading plan series. Part 1 collection is all about the righteousness of our acts.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

If you've ever said, "I'm just not good at prayer," you're not alone! Millions of followers of Jesus struggle with prayer, feeling insecure, self-conscious, and discouraged about this key practice. In the Gospels, Jesus himself told a powerful parable that changed the way his followers thought about and practiced prayer. Who knows? That parable and this plan might just change the way you pray, too.

Acts is a testimony to a life totally surrendered that never surrenders. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

This plan explores Jesus' ministry to those considered spiritually sick and sinful by society. It emphasizes that all people are spiritually ill and in need of Christ's healing. We highlight Jesus' willingness to associate with tax collectors and sinners, contrasting this with the attitudes of the religious leaders. The plan encourages readers to recognize their own spiritual sickness, accept Jesus as the great physician, and follow His example in reaching out to others in need of spiritual healing.

Do you need a quick Bible shot for encouragement, wisdom, direction or inspiration? God in 60 Seconds is just what you need today. What can you learn in 60 seconds? You might be surprised. Check out these short studies from our Third Space team. They are meant to whet the appetite for considerations and conversations about God and the Bible. After reading or listening to each thought-provoking minute, engage with the content accompanying this segment.

Let’s be real and honestly dive into the worries Christians face on a daily basis. This devotional explores how we can counteract the lies our fears tell us with the truth, which is found in the Word of God. Let's slow down and explore together five passages from the Bible that redirect our anxious hearts and minds back to the Lord who truly loves us always.

God’s grace is freely given, yet often quietly resisted. We exclude ourselves, try to earn it, or excuse our need for it. In this five-day plan, Pastor Scott Savage will help you discover why grace can feel so difficult to receive and how it can move from an idea you agree with to an experience that changes the way you live.

In this study we consider walking by faith and the call to embrace Jesus instead of resting in our own efforts and goodness. While we are called to be good, our goodness flows out of our faith in Jesus and the rest we know in him. Yet, even knowing that truth, we are always tempted to trade it for something lesser.

If you want to get fit, you don’t work out just once a week. If you want to get spiritually fit, it’s important to exercise your faith more than an hour on Sunday. This 5-day plan is about how to live a repentant, faith-based life. We’ll dive into these essential ideas and show you how you can build your life with Christ around them. Because learning to seek God and trust him daily is an essential spiritual practice for fostering a relationship with Jesus and growing spiritually.

A Companion Devotional to the Five Pillars of Marriage. The goal of this devotional is not fear, but awareness. Killers only have power when they remain hidden. When brought into the light, they become invitations for growth, grace, and deeper intimacy. Where the Pillars show us what to build, these Killers show us what to guard against.

Every one of us will one day stand before a holy God. That is not a threat; it is a reality that changes everything about how we live now. This 5-day devotional walks through one of the most important theological journeys in Scripture, from the uncomfortable truth of our guilt before God, through the mirror of self-righteousness, to the most remarkable courtroom scene in history: the Judge stepping down from the bench and taking our place. Before you can fully receive the good news, you have to reckon with the bad. This plan does not skip that step.