Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Revelation 21:5

There’s no way to sugarcoat it—something’s not right. Each morning we wake to a steady stream of pain. We scramble to comfort ourselves. But we know a better day is coming—a day when wrong things will be undone. And God’s promises start here and now. This 7-day devotional from Andrew and Wendy Palau will refresh you with living hope and inspire you to share Jesus with a world in pain.

The Christian journey can often feel like a long waiting game –and can lead us to ask the question “Are We There Yet?” The hope of heaven and promise fulfilled reminds us of our need to trust God in our everyday. Join Hillsong UNITED for a 7 Day Devotional as we journey through 7 songs off the album “ARE WE THERE YET?” and unpack Biblical themes on 7 tracks.

Nearly everyone agrees that this world is broken. But what if there’s a solution? This seven-day Easter plan begins with the unique experience of the thief on the cross and considers why the only real answer to brokenness is found in the execution of an innocent man: Jesus, the Son of God.

God is worthy of our worship. This devotional plan, based on ORU Worship’s 2022 album, “You Are My One Thing,” will encourage you to grow in faith and be transformed as you reflect on God’s attributes and grace. Every day, the plan relates album lyrics to Scripture to help you revel in worshipping the Lord above all.

Those who struggle with mental illness frequently feel isolated and alone. However, God is with us in our suffering. We will examine five Bible characters who struggled with mental illness. We will then consider the new heaven and new earth, where mental illness will be no more.

Whether you are a church leader drowning beneath unrealistic expectations, treading the deep church waters effortlessly, or floating somewhere in between, you’re in the right place. Once you’ve completed this 7-day plan, you will have the tools to walk confidently in your calling, face your church hurt, find the freedom to be your most authentic self, and ultimately feel less alone.

Do you need a ‘hope boost’? In this plan, we will explore six reasons to find hope in every circumstance-from where we find hope to how to look to our future through a lens filled with hope.

God wants to use people to be a blessing to others. We see this happening in the Old Testament, in the New Testament and even today. This reading plan discusses the most important Bible verses on this topic in one week. Read along and discover how you can be a blessing!

Whether you’re living alone, married with no kids, or your house is full of children and extended family members, living in the community of marriage and family can be challenging at times. But take heart, you are not alone! Be encouraged by this plan as it reminds you that God is with you, and that He has a plan and a purpose for your life!

In this 7-day devotional, we tackle how a man can tackle fear in a biblical, practical, and powerful way! Written by Bayne Leong of Impactus.

A hospital stay can feel scary, overwhelming, and uncertain. This 7-day Plan will guide you straight to helpful Scripture and provide a place to start in prayer as you make your way through this challenging life event. Whether your visit was planned or an emergency, you can find encouragement and comfort in the Bible and in reaching out to God in prayer. You are not alone.

Come sing with us through the Christmas season as we take a look at 7 well-known Christmas songs and examine their meaning for deeper, more meaningful worship.

Emily Elliot wrote the Christmas hymn “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” in 1864 for the children and choir in her father’s church in Brighton, England. Over this week, we will look at this Christmas song verse by verse and its heartfelt and simple description of Jesus's arrival and what it means for our lives! Written by Tim Bergmann.

Rather than feeling the pressure to open your Bible as if you must scrap and scrounge to feed yourself, this 7-day plan from Kristi McLelland invites you to approach the Word as a feast that has already been prepared for you. With thoughtful insights into the Bible’s historical and cultural contexts, Kristi invites you to experience Scripture anew—helping you internalize God’s living Word in a fresh, revitalizing way.

Lent is a time in the yearly Christian calendar when we mourn our sin and let go of worldly things that keep our hearts from experiencing God more fully. But how do we reevaluate and recalibrate the values of our hearts to match those of our suffering Savior? Join best-selling author Paul David Tripp as he invites readers to find freedom from the world as they experience the Savior more fully, celebrate him more deeply, and follow him more faithfully.

The Lent Project is an initiative of Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts. Each daily devotion includes a portion of Scripture, a devotional, a prayer, a work of visual art or a video, a piece of music, and a poem plus brief commentaries on the artworks and artists. The Seven Last Words of Christ refers to the seven short phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, as gathered from the four Christian gospels. This devotional project connects word, image, voice and song into daily meditations on these words.

Feeling overwhelmed by chaos, injustice, or uncertainty? The book of Revelation isn't meant to confuse you—it's meant to bless you with hope. This 7-day journey through Revelation will show you that no matter how out of control your world feels, Jesus is still on the throne and has already won the victory. By the end of these 7 days, you'll see your current struggles through the lens of eternity and find the hope you need to keep going. Because when life feels chaotic, there's one truth that changes everything: Jesus wins.

This week, we will discuss suffering. We praise God that Jesus is with us in our suffering, but we will also learn that suffering can actually produce some very spectacular things in a man's life if we lean into Jesus in the midst of our pain. Written by Tim Bergmann.

Pulling back the curtain to see the connection between film and faith. Reel Dialogue is a creative dialogue between the Christian faith and entertainment culture. (Yes, even superhero films!) We provide film reviews, downloadable discussion guides, resources and events. Let's get the dialogue started on film. These conversations starters will help you start faith discussions with friends through the beauty of film.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme in 2017, "Reconciliation – the love of Christ compels us," is inspired by verses from the Second Letter to the Corinthians, chapter 5. The resources for the week have been prepared by members of different churches in Germany.

We all have perspectives. Our perspectives depend on where we are at the moment. The 7 utterances of Jesus are 7 perspectives from the angle of the cross. Each of Jesus’ words summarize the purpose of his life and its implication on our life. This is an 8-day devotional that takes you through the 7 utterances of Jesus from the cross, one utterance a day. We end on the 8th day reflecting on Easter.

More than ever, people are aware that we are deeply connected. This unique time is an opportunity for us to reflect on how we share in each other’s suffering, center ourselves on God, and rise to a calling that does not expire simply because the world is in trouble, but perhaps is even more important now: to demonstrate the radical love of Christ to the most vulnerable in our world.

Why doesn't God do something about suffering and trouble? This ancient question is still being asked today. Doesn't God care? Jesus suffered for us and was well acquainted with grief. Christianity was born in suffering and the Bible has much to say about it. This Bible Plan features lively coversations between Lyn and Sam who raise provocative questions and offer intriguing responses.

How can we as entrepreneurs contribute to the happiness and well-being of all those involved with our company? Where do we find our own happiness and contentment? The biblical cities of Babylon and Jerusalem form the basis of this first series. They are symbols for two ways of thinking about happiness and business.

It is your HEART that makes you a winner, not your talent. Your heart determines the direction of your life, so protecting it is vital. People who understand this and possess The Winning Heart succeed in every aspect of life. Talent may bring opportunities, but only your heart can bring true victory. Join us on a journey to develop The Winning Heart.