Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Jonah 1:3

God didn't design the Bible to be read once and put back on the bookshelf. He constantly reveals little hidden miracles and deeper wisdom to us over time. This plan will encourage you to examine scripture in a more investigative way, to discover new insights both in the Bible, and personal application in your life, of the amazing ways in which He works.

Are you facing something you'd rather run away from? Do you find yourself heading closer and closer to rock bottom? Jonah's been there. Over this 5-day plan, we'll explore Jonah's journey to rock bottom and back and discover how God redeemed his story and an entire city.

Struggling to find purpose & peace in this age of busyness & distraction? You are not alone! Of all the things you can chase – success, status, relationships – only one pursuit truly matters: becoming a spiritual man of God. Only through walking with Him daily, in both good & hard times, can men discover their true purpose. Inspired by the book, this plan will bring clarity & encouragement to each day.

Failure brings lessons leaders would rather avoid. Our mistakes can affect whole teams and companies, so we come down hard on ourselves, rethinking what we could have done. In scripture, we learn we’re not alone. Many leaders botched their kingdom assignments, but like us, they’re not defined by the times they fell short. Let’s look at God’s view on mistakes to help us learn to recover from our failures.

Amazing Stories is a series of animated videos featuring Bible stories that share God’s redemptive narrative across all Scripture. A short, animated video about God's mighty power tells an Old Testament story for each day of the five-part plan.

"Retrieved for Purpose" is a 5-day plan focused on God's unlimited ability to restore what was lost. Each day emphasizes redemption, restoration, and divine purpose, reminding us that no matter how far we've fallen, God's grace reaches us and realigns us with His plans and purpose. This plan infuses hope by encouraging believers to embrace God's power to redeem and repurpose their lives. Regardless of the depths from which they may have fallen, nothing is beyond His ability to renew and transform.

Even when we know God is faithful, it can be hard for us to live open-handed and fully trust Him with our lives. We want to understand why things happen, and we want to be in control. This 5-day plan will help you see more of who God is, what He’s done, and what He wants for you so that you can begin to trust Him more.

How can the heroes of the Bible inspire us to greatness? Join us in this five-day reading plan as Kristi Krauss motivates us with Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego's willingness to pay the price, King Nebuchadnezzar's humility, Daniel's amazing faith, Jonah completing his task, and Zechariah's declaration of truth. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.

This Bible plan presented by Design2Be Employment Relations offers guidance and encouragement for those facing pain, frustration, or injustice in their workplace. Through biblical insights, readers will discover how to find hope, purpose, and strength in the midst of difficult work situations. With reflections from Author Jennifer Brown's own experiences of navigating difficult work places, this plan helps readers navigate the complexities of work-related suffering while trusting in God's plan for their lives.

“Jonah’s story begins with a divine assignment – God calls him to Nineveh to preach repentance. But instead of obeying, Jonah runs.” (Running From God – Heidi Wysman). Is God calling you to do something scary? Maybe you’re feeling uncertain or unqualified? Be encouraged as you read about Jonah’s story and the faithfulness of God.

Self-sabotage is subtle. It convinces us that we are weak or flawed for what God has planned for us, but the truth is, we are called to live with a renewed mind—anchored in the Word of God. Through this devotional, we will explore how to recognize and confront forms of self-sabotage and align our identity in Christ.

Leave the child's story behind and dig deeper into the spiritual depths of Jonah. Travel from Joppa through the belly of a fish to Nineveh and find shade under the shadow of God's grace. Only four chapters long, the story of this wayward prophet is packed with spiritual truths for the modern-day Jonah in all of us.

Leaders get into trouble because they neglect fundamental truths and basic spiritual disciplines. God did not just call us to start the race, He wants us to finish well. Our success or failure as leaders will be determined by how well we executed the basics of the Christian life. The example and the legacy you leave sets the pace for a new generation of champions, impacting the world for Jesus.

When you decide to trust and follow Jesus, He gives you a fresh life and a fresh heart with a fresh start. And then, life happens. You mess up. You fall back into old ways of living. How can you get fresh and stay fresh? This Bible Plan will teach you how to stay fresh and live free!

The land of the Bible teaches us so much about the context of our faith. Israel holds the mysteries of centuries of biblical history. From Abraham, to the Exodus, to the Judges and Kings, to the Messiah born in a stable, this land is the setting. Join us as we travel through six regions of the country to discover the ancient history and biblical significance.

Sometimes doing the right thing is the hardest thing. However, sometimes not doing the right thing can send us into a hard place. Whether it's forgiveness, letting go of damaging relationships or stepping into your calling - the peace comes when you say yes to God, even when you don’t want to.

There are countless numbers of people who walk away from God's best for them every day. Whether they know it or not, they've made excuses that have kept them from the risky, dangerous, powerful life that God has called them to. If you've settled for less than God's best, this devotional is a confrontation with your biggest excuses.

We’re not perfect. In fact, we mess up on a regular basis. How can we be certain of salvation or even pleasing God if we continue to fall short so often? This plan reminds us that we don’t have to FIND God... because He isn’t lost or hiding. Rather, He pursues us and is right there when we choose to look.

It's often easy for us to beat up on Jonah for his self-centered, foolish rebellion. But as we'll discover, there's a bit of Jonah in all of us. Overcome by self-centeredness and personal prejudices, we too sometimes resist God's call. Thankfully, when we act like Jonah, God acts like God—lovingly pursuing us with his unrelenting grace. It's a wild ride, but one you don't want to miss!

How do we follow Jesus when we’d rather run away? We are so glad you are jumping into the journey of studying Jonah with us! We have crafted a devotional that is designed to help you examine, apply, pray through, and share the story of Jonah.

A ministry is not only meaningful in the church; it is also meaningful everywhere. We are encouraged to have a serving spirit in our family, work, and even social life. Through the devotional series "Walking with Jesus", our motivation and ways of ministry will be formed and changes as we get to know God's word.

Psalms 120 through 134 are known as the songs of ascent, an ancient mixtape for God’s people journeying to Jerusalem to worship the Lord. Solomon built the temple there, and the glory of God filled that place. In this plan, John Greco explores six of the songs of ascent, providing application for our modern-day journey as image-bearers of God. Scripture quotations used within the plan are taken from the NIV.

In our personal relationship with Jesus, there is an upward dynamic from earth to heaven - prayers going UP, praises going UP, worship going UP that allow us to know Jesus more intimately. We are also called to have a horizontal axis to our faith - an OUTworking to our world. This is a seven-day reading plan designed to help you have an Up & Out faith this year.

Jonah, an Old Testament prophet, receives a call from God to preach to a pagan city. There’s just one small problem: he doesn’t want to. How will the city be saved while Jonah’s heart towards them is hardened? Learn about the parallel between Jonah’s story and our own calling, ministries and leadership. If you feel God is perhaps wanting to refine your heart in these areas, click ‘Start Plan’ now.

Need a second chance in life, or need a reminder of God’s limitless grace? The Book of Jonah is for you. This short story about a bad prophet and big fish might seem strange, but it has a lot to say about the transformative power of God’s love. Ready to dive in?