Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 23:42

For many of us, the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is a familiar one. But, what about the week before? The days that lead up to Jesus’ death are filled with stories that give us insight into how he fulfilled God’s plan for creation in an unexpected, but powerful way. Experience his humanity and love for us as you walk with him through his final week on Earth.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.

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.”

The events surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ changed the course of history. Jesus offered redemption so we would never be eternally separated from God our Father. Jesus’ sacrificial death provided for all mankind’s needs — including the forgiveness of sins, healing, eternal life, and much more! This plan dives into the details of what really happened when Jesus triumphed over death, hell, and the grave!

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the third in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

There are lots of ideas, opinions, and conjectures about hell. Let’s listen to the Lord who came down from heaven, the One who knows the whole truth about hell. He had a lot to say about it.

Acts is a call to salvation through the work of King Jesus pouring out his Spirit. 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.

Sin is messy, universal, and separates us from God, distorting our identity and relationships. Yet, sin doesn’t have the final say. Through Jesus, God offers deliverance, grace, and restoration. This 5-day devotional, “The Scandal of Sin,” invites you to reflect on sin’s impact, embrace God’s compassion, and find freedom through confession, testimony, and accountability. Whether you’re wrestling with sin or seeking growth, this journey will help you step into God’s light and love. The scandal of sin is great, but His grace is greater. Let’s dive in together and rediscover the hope found in Him.

In all the holiday hustle and bustle, it can be easy to lose sight of why we’re celebrating. In this 5-day advent plan, we’ll dive into the promises fulfilled by the birth of Jesus and the hope we have for the future. As we learn more about who God is, we’ll discover how to live through the holiday season with hope, faith, joy, and peace.

This 5-day Easter Bible reading plan by Kristi Krauss invites you to celebrate Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Throughout history, royalty has been honored with crowns and grand ceremonies, yet no ruler compares to Jesus, whose eternal reign brings true peace, hope, and salvation. Over 2,000 years ago, He bore a crown of thorns, later exchanged for a crown of glory. This Easter, let us reflect on His sacrifice, rejoice in His resurrection, and give glory to our eternal King!

In our fast-paced, on-demand society, we've grown accustomed to instant gratification. From same-day delivery to streaming services, we expect immediate results in almost every aspect of our lives. But what happens when our spiritual journey doesn't align with this instant mindset? How do we navigate the waiting periods in our faith walk?

As we embark on the journey of "Easter – The Final Hours," we delve into the profound events surrounding the last days of Jesus on earth. This 5-day devotional series invites us to reflect deeply on the themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and ultimate victory found in the narrative of Easter. Each day offers a fresh perspective on the eternal lessons embedded in these sacred moments.

Easter is an important holiday in the life of a Christian, but every year, it seems like we hear the same story. In this devotional, Rick Renner discusses what really happened from Gethsemane to the empty tomb. Jesus made a harrowing, horrific sacrifice for us, but most importantly, He rose again to pay for our sins.

Five paintings that depict the events of the most significant week in history. Each day features a painting for reflection alongside the corresponding account from Scripture.

Based on the cinematic study The Easter Experience, this devotional will leave you thinking Easter changes everything. Themes include redemption, forgiveness, compassion, and love.

We are often too busy and distracted to be spiritually prepared for the challenges we face in our week.  Why not start the day well and set time aside to be still and consider what the cross means for us. Strange Kingdom is a 10-minute meditation designed to help you feel ready and hopeful for the day ahead.

If Jesus were on board with every idea His followers have staked His claim in, then He’d be one incredibly confused Son of God, always at odds with Himself and overly busy leading the charge for both sides of every debate. Thankfully, Jesus speaks for Himself. You can read His words in this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Things Jesus Never Said.

In readings adapted from "Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus" by Nancy Guthrie, we learn from the stories of a handful of the Bible’s scoundrels and see more clearly the ways in which they reveal the generous grace of Jesus toward sinners.

Coming face to face with death can bring deep and fear-filled questions. Will I die alone? Will it be painful? What comes after death? When you’re gripped with this anxiety, you need to know there’s a God who understands and has gone before us to conquer death. This plan will share God’s hope-filled answers to help you make peace with death.

We have all experienced times when it feels like we are at a great loss. Perhaps it's the loss of a job, the loss of fervency in your relationship with God, the loss of material things etc. God's Word is our sure way to recover all. In this plan, we will discover the secret of how to "Pursue, Overtake and Recover all" that you lost in the previous season.

As you prepare to celebrate death’s defeat and the hope of salvation this Easter, reflect on some of the final statements Jesus made during His time on earth, and discover the powerful lessons He delivered with each word.

"Holy Week Through the Eyes of… " is a new, six-part devotional series by Pastor Jim Cymbala that looks at the days leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of those who were there to witness it. See what Peter, Pilate, the thief on the cross, and others might tell us today about the central and most important event in all of human history.

Preteens have questions—and they’re not always easy to answer. Questions like “Where is heaven and what’s it like?” or “Why is there always change?” or “Is God disappointed in me?” This Bible Plan answers five big questions (plus a bonus one!) that preteens are asking about God, themselves, and their place in the Body of Christ.

You feeling stuck? Finding it hard to find peace and confidence when life’s filled with uncertainty? First, understand that it’s OK not to be OK. Second, trust there is a path to peace and confidence you can embark on today! Join me on this six-day journey where you’ll learn keys from God’s Word and practical tools to empower you to live spiritually healthy every day.

Jesus’ sacrifice made a way for us to have a relationship with God. His resurrection conquered death so that we may have eternal life with God. His life transformed ours. This is part three of a three-part series in which we pray you will be able to rejoice in the grace and mercy bestowed upon you through Jesus Christ and that your passion for Him will be renewed and strengthened.