Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 3:16

Christians today desperately need to hear 1 Peter’s message of hope amid suffering. While you may not face the severity of persecution others endure, you have experienced, are experiencing, or will experience suffering. Together, for the glory of God and through His grace, you can face suffering with hope and joy.

Baptism is the starting point, not the finish line of the incredible journey God has for you. God promises to walk alongside you as you learn to grow in your relationship with Him. This post-baptism resource will help you walk through 10 foundational truths to guide you as you come to understand the new life God has for you.

Navigate politics in a divisive political landscape without compromising your God-given identity. Gain practical insight for faithful civic engagement based on the book Politics for People Who Hate Politics. “…biblical truth that cuts through the rancor and loss of civility that have become a cancer in today’s society.” —CINDY JACOBS "Denise reminds us that our convictions should never come before the divine call to love and unify." —ARTHUR C. BROOKS

What is in the way of our belief that God loves us? Healing the heart is our Father’s first imperative work and our introduction to training. Training? Yes, training, learning how to experience being a Beloved Son. In the midst of battle, the enemy counts on a man never experiencing that he is a Beloved Son. Join us on the journey to belovedness.

The word “Gospel” literally means, “Nearly too good to be true good news.” The Gospel is not just the message we need to know for our salvation. It is the life-saving, life-giving, and life-transforming message of our Almighty, Triune God! To study it, to know it, and to be able to articulate the Word of God is not so much our responsibility as it is our privilege!

Feeling alone in your faith? The book of 1 Peter offers encouragement and hope to believers who feel like they are living in exile. Discover how God's Word endures, how to stand firm in challenging times, and how to live out your faith in practical ways. Join us in exploring how God's grace sustains us and how we can participate in his mission, even in seasons of struggle.

Feelings of shame can have an enormous impact on your life. Sometimes these feelings are justified, but often they are not, for example when you feel ashamed of your faith in Jesus. This reading plan presents some important Biblical truths about this topic and shows you why a child of God does not need to be ashamed in front of the Lord God or in front of other people.

The world we are living in is transient and temporal. As believers, we are passengers in transit on Earth and our destination is our eternity with Christ. As such, how do we remember our identity as God’s holy people while navigating the fallen world we are in? Journey with us and learn how we can live differently, as people not of this world.

A name is very important to someone's identity. This reading plan studies several Bible passages about the Lord God calling people by name and writing His own name on them, and about the meaning and power of Jesus’ name. Do join us as we study this interesting theme!

The Awake Sydney Prayer Summit, held on March 3rd 2018, coordinated by Ps Sean Nolan from the Christian Community Churches, was a joint partnership between the listed churches and Christian organisations: Inspiring Hope, Baptist Union, Australian Christian Churches, Salvation Army, Adventists, McCrindle Research, Churches of Christ, Sydney Presbyterian, C3, Bible Society, Centre for Public Christianity, Sydney Anglican, Hillsong Church, Christian Community Churches. 

FCA Outdoors Devotionals offer faith-based reflections that connect outdoor adventures with spiritual growth, helping athletes find God in nature.

Explore what it means to follow Jesus and live the life He has for us. Following Jesus takes commitment, time, and heart. You’ve got all three. So, buckle up, and let’s have some fun!

For many people, “hope” is something positive but also something uncertain. If we hope for something, we are not sure whether it will happen. However, the Bible teaches us that there is a source of hope that is absolutely certain and trustworthy — God's character and promises. This reading plan is about hope from a Biblical perspective.

Is God a mystery for you? Are you unsure of what he thinks about you or what he expects from you? Need Him Ministries wants to help you know God. You can speak to a volunteer at 800-633-3446 or chat live at www.chataboutjesus.com. He has revealed himself through the Bible, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. You've found the right place. Click through this Reading Plan to see what God says about us and about the permanent relationship he wants to have with us.

Life is hard. The struggle IS real. While all of us experience seasons of blessing, we are broken people living in a broken world. The book of 1st Peter is candid about the struggles we face, but unapologetic about the hope and truth of Jesus. Walk through 1st Peter with this reading plan because the struggle is real! (We recommend using The Message (MSG) translation.)

The book of Daniel tells us about four young Jewish men who were taken captive by the Babylonian king to serve him. In their new and hostile environment, these youths remained faithful to their God and bore a powerful witness to people around them. Their stories contain valuable lessons for us, since we too are living in a world that is often antagonistic towards God.

The apostle Paul tells his readers, “We must suffer many things on our way into God’s kingdom” (Acts 14:22). Reading the book of Acts or hearing testimonies from Christians all over the world, these words are proven true. Believers face opposition and persecution. Maybe you experience affliction yourself. In this reading plan, we want to encourage you and to teach you how to handle affliction.

Noah is an inspiration . . . and an embarrassment. The famous boat builder is an example of boldness . . . and of drunkenness. In other words, the unedited Noah is much like us. This video/reading plan refuses to edit Noah’s story by covering every mention of his name in the entire Bible. Here you will find a true story to inspire you, to warn you, and to help you cling to the grace of God for complicated people like Noah and us.

We know everyone is going everywhere this Summer. If you are either in summer school, doing an internship, or going abroad. We want to find and follow Jesus together. We invite you to join us in our devotional, Everyone and Everywhere.

Jesus-Style Leadership (JSL) offers 80 biblical devotions designed to help young Christian leaders develop a biblical way of leadership that will ensure their leadership calling and gifting is greatly used by God in his kingdom. JSL is all about leading Jesus' way. This final Plan focuses on the need to share the gospel and work in team.

Start your new year with this 21-Day Press On Fast! Whether you're a seasoned faster or new to the concept, this fast is open to everyone who desires to draw closer to God. This is not just about abstaining from certain foods or activities; it's about aligning our hearts and minds with God's will. Together, let's embrace this opportunity to seek God's face.

Want to grow in boldness and wisdom as a follower of Jesus in the places where you work, rest, and play? ‘1 Peter: Confidence in a Complex World’ is a 22-day journey through the mind-renewing and confidence-building letter of 1 Peter. Discover how his message to Christians 2000 years ago can empower you to live for Jesus today.

This one-year plan will take you on a journey in Faith and Love through the New Testament. We hope that you will be challenged to grow spiritually and be inspired as a follower of Jesus. This is Part 11 of 12.

In the apostle Peter's first letter to Christians, he discusses the right attitude toward other people, the position of husband and wife within marriage, and dealing with suffering. This reading plan covers chapters 2 and 3 of Peter’s letter.

The birth of Christ, His advent, marks God's ultimate plan for our redemption. In Christ, we see the fullest picture of God's hope, peace, joy and love. God's Word is the truth by which we know and walk with Him daily. It is our hope that this guide will encourage and facilitate personal time spent in the Word and provide a resource for families with children to do that together.