Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Meals nourish us both body and soul. In this 7-day series, you’ll visit various tables in the Bible and discover what they say about our spiritual hunger and thirst. From that fateful bite in the garden to the final feast in Revelation, satisfaction comes from a right relationship with our Creator. You’re invited to a feast. Pull up a chair and taste and see that the Lord is good.

The phrase “The day of the Lord” appears many times in the Bible. For the writers of the Bible, the expectation of this day played an important part in the way they lived their lives. In this plan, we will discover how the meaning of this phrase can shape our life and view of God. We will learn the importance of living our life in expectation of this day.

In a world that feels more like Hell everyday, you need a practical guide for how to survive in the end times. That’s why we’re diving into 1 Thessalonians. Jesus is coming back, but our job isn’t done yet. With this 7-day devotional, you’ll learn how to pull Heaven down instead of bringing Hell up.

Our devotional material focuses on the cross and what it means for fallen humanity. The goal is for people to remain faithful to the call God has given us as a global family of churches by continuing to be Christ-centered.

Grief is an emotion that touches the deepest parts of our souls, and this has been profoundly true for me since I lost my precious 21-year-old daughter, Jenita, on July 14th, 2024. The pain of losing someone so dear, so young, is indescribable. Every day is a reminder of the ache that comes with the absence of her presence, her laughter, her love. And yet, as I walk this painful road, I find myself held by a hope that does not disappoint—a hope rooted in Christ.

10-day devotional from R.C. Sproul on Facing The Future with God. Each devotional calls you to live in the presence of God, under the authority of God, to the glory of God.

Prepare your heart this Easter season! This 10-day reading plan is designed to help you understand more about God's love for you. We hope that through these devotionals you will find encouragement, comfort, and true peace this Easter season.

There is a lot of grief and sorrow in the world. This is all a result of human sin, and we are facing the consequences every day. The Bible does not play that down. But it also shows us how it is possible to rejoice in the midst of sorrow, and how God will ultimately create a new earth where grief and sorrow will be no more.

Being a Christian is about reading your Bible, praying to God, and attending church services, right? Yes, it is, but there is much more. As a Christian, you live coram Deo, before God. You continually live in His presence. You live under His authority and to His glory. This reading plan explains how you can walk with God every day of your life.

A new year lies ahead of you. Maybe you are full of good intentions and plans! This reading plan gives you some valuable Biblical advice for your life that is important throughout the year.

As Christians, we are children of a king whose kingdom is not yet here. But with every rising and setting of the sun, we draw one day nearer to the glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ. These 10 Devotions will help you live each day with eagerness and faith as we wait for Jesus to bring about his triumphant kingdom and rule with perfect wisdom, righteousness, and love.

'The King Is Coming: a 10-Day Devotional' from Red Rocks Worship guides you through putting Jesus back on the throne of your heart. The hope is to galvanize the greater church body, and to strengthen the faith of every believer! This plan accompanies Red Rocks Worship's new album The King Is Coming.

Out of all the things that our soul could crave, there's only one name that can truly satisfy. This plan takes us through the things Only Jesus has done, is doing, and promises to do in restoring our hearts and healing the world.

In Part 2 of this Heaven series, Mark Oakes, UCB's Managing Director, continues to explore what the Bible says about eternity. Building on the promise of Heaven, he unpacks what it means to live with hope today, how we can be sure of our eternal destination, and why Jesus’ invitation still stands for each of us.

Christians have various interpretations of the end times. Yet all believers have the hope of Christ’s return, and we are called to discern the times and anticipate His coming. This plan will help you recognize the spiritual season we are living in. This is not a time to sit on the sidelines. We need to understand biblical prophecy, identify end-times signs, and prepare for God’s final plans for the earth.

Culture has changed. Church beliefs shouldn’t. It’s each for our culture of individuality and innovation to shape the way we think about the church. With so many questions, opinions, and interpretations among people today—even within the church—what should we all agree on as essential to the Christian faith? Join Matt Chandler for 12 days answering this question as we walk through a historic creed of the Christian faith.

Scripture tells us to fix our eyes on what is unseen (2 Corinthians 4:18). Are you daily focusing on what’s eternal? Does the thought of Heaven fill you with joy and anticipation, or with dread and uncertainty? Join Randy Alcorn for this 12-day devotional on Heaven and the New Earth, and learn more about the eternal home that awaits us, and why we should be excited to experience it.

Explore the heart of Christian faith with this 12-day plan. Each day unpacks a key doctrine—Scriptures, God the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, angels, Satan, sin, man, salvation, the church, and eschatology. Through concise devotionals and practical reflections, deepen your faith and live with eternal purpose. Inspired by Richard Anderson’s 90 years of life and 80 years of following Jesus, this plan invites all to know Jesus Christ. Richard and Mo Anderson reside in Edmond, Oklahoma.

The repeated cry of James is that faith apart from works can never be sustained. We should proclaim this truth because faith makes us doers of the Word, not just hearers. Faith keeps us humble, not proud; directs our tongues to bless, not to curse. Faith causes us to preach the good news to every tribe, tongue, and nation. This is the message of James: Faith/Works. Join Matt Chandler for 13 days going verse-by-verse through the book of James.  

New to relationship with Jesus? Or having doubts about His goodness? This study answers what it means to be in relationship with Christ and focuses on all the promises He has made to us as believers. Learn what He promises and why it is important to reinforce our hearts in times of doubt.

Reading entire books of the Bible can feel overwhelming and challenging, especially with the stress and busyness of daily life. With short Scripture readings and deep, poetic prayers, this 13-day plan highlights Paul’s letters with excerpts from "The Whole Bible Devotional" by Melissa A. McLaughlin.

Sometimes life's difficulties cause us to feel overwhelmed, but God's Word is full of hope – hope in the gospel.

We live in a culture that is constantly asking, "What's next?" We want to know the latest fashions, trends, stocks, and gadgets. In a world that's always looking for the next big thing, we can sometimes forget the most important thing. As Christians, we are called to wait with anticipation for the return of Christ. In this series through Revelation, we look forward and ask ourselves, "What's next?"

Faith in a Faithless World is a six-week Bible study on what it means to live fully surrendered to God no matter where He has placed you. This study of the book of Daniel will encourage us to live a distinctively different life that confidently points people to the One who saves.

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.