Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:20

For centuries, people had looked forward to the coming of the Messiah, the Savior that God had promised. But when He actually came, people could hardly believe it. His coming turned out differently than they had expected. This reading plan looks at four announcements surrounding Jesus' birth and four reactions to them. Will you read along?

The Kingdom Of God is introduced to us by the very Son Of God. His name is Jesus and through Him we can be part of this forever Kingdom.

The Christmas season highlights the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. How can we worship deeply in this season? Through this 9-day devotional, we want to provide the story and spiritual meaning behind several Christmas songs you know and love, and maybe some new ones as well! This Plan features several worship pastors from Life.Church Worship who are a part of the live Christmas album, Gloria.

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One of today’s most influential worship leaders and songwriters, Paul Baloche (Open The Eyes Of My Heart/A New Hallelujah) aims to make Christmas more than a season of nostalgia. He wants to make it a season of worship. With his albums, Christmas Worship (Volumes 1 & 2), Paul combines beloved carols with modern worship songs. With this plan, he examines the scriptural truths behind those songs, pointing our hearts to Jesus.

Jesus was the perfect gift of grace. Discover more about God's gift to the world as you read these 10 Christmas reflections from Our Daily Bread.

Practical real-world lessons from the master teacher.  Look at the places where Jesus lived, taught and ultimately fulfilled God's plan of salvation for His people. Gain a fresh perspective of what the scriptures say by seeing these places firsthand.

Who was this man Jesus? Maybe you have read about Him, heard of Him, or follow Him. No matter what you know or don't know of Jesus, He is so profound, mysterious, and wonderful, I guarantee you have not discovered all that He is, and He longs for you to discover more. He invites you to draw closer, to follow him to places unexplainable.

When was the last time you did a really deep dive into the Christmas story? From King Herod to the shepherds, Mary and Joseph, to the wise men and Zechariah, there is much to learn from the events surrounding the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Over the next 10 days, we’ll look at truths from the Christmas story we should live all year long.

The following devotionals were written to help you in your spiritual journey. Each article has been selected to help you understand more about God's love for you, and we hope that through these pages you will find encouragement, comfort, and true joy this Christmas season.

Christmas is all about CELEBRATION! This Christmas, worship leader David Binion invites you to celebrate the birth of Jesus through scripture reading, shouts of praise, quiet moments of reflection and enjoying time with loved ones. Join David for a reading plan that focuses our hearts on the CHRIST of Christmas and the joy of celebrating the greatest gift of all.

What does the story of Jesus’ birth teach us about living in today’s world? How can it inspire our own relationship with God? Based on the UCB podcast series 'Jesus, Then and Now – In 30 Minutes' (with UCB’s David Taviner and Bible teacher Mike Beaumont), these readings, written by Mike Beaumont, will help you explore the Christmas Story and gain fresh insights into what it means for us today.

Ever doubt God could use you—with your shortcomings, failures, and busy schedule? Whatever the obstacles, do you wonder if you can do anything big for His Kingdom? There is good news: God specializes in the unlikely! Scripture offers ample examples of unlikely fighters—people God used in huge ways, despite (or even because of!) their imperfections. Meet 10 unlikely fighters, and discover how the Lord can use you to do mighty things.

God loves us so much that he sent Jesus to save us and remain with us—today and every day. This holiday season, focus your celebration of the Christmas promise with God Is with Us: 10 Christmas Reflections from Our Daily Bread. For 10 days, be inspired with short devotionals that help you embrace the promises of God’s constant presence and ponder all the ways He is with you.

Rediscover the mystery and beauty of the Christmas story in 10 days of deep and inspiring reflections. From the Annunciation to the visit of the Magi, this plan invites you to experience the message of Jesus' birth in a fresh and transformative way. Each day offers an engaging biblical meditation with practical applications for your walk with God.

The Gospel of John shows us who Jesus is. In chapter 4, we read how Jesus reveals Himself in a conversation with a Samaritan woman at a well. This story contains many lessons for us. John has written it down for us, “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31)

Welcome to 12 Day of Christmas with The Overflow'. It's the most wonderful time of the year, so to celebrate our Savior we've partnered up with some of your favorite artists to bring you this reading plan. Over the next 12 days musicians like Sidewalk Prophets, James Fortune, Jason Castro and Building 429 will share their thoughts on the birth of Jesus linked to a Christmas song.

Let’s get through the holidays without gaining weight, getting depressed, and feeling overwhelmed. Let’s start the New Year having not gained weight from indulging through the whole Christmas season. Let’s realize that Jesus came to bring life and that is what Christmas is all about: living life to its greatest potential!

Luke's Gospel showcases Jesus' humanity as God-man, emphasizing compassion and relatability. It introduces famous parables like the Prodigal Son and Good Samaritan. With more details on Jesus' birth, Luke provides a clear mission statement. In contrast, John's Gospel adopts a unique style, featuring "I AM" statements and focusing on signs. Its purpose is to foster belief in Jesus as the Son of God for eternal life.

Today, more people are on the move in the global diaspora than ever before. What is God doing in our world today? To better understand, we will look at the word of God through the lens of people on the move and be introduced to unreached people groups in the diaspora and pray for them.

Join us on a journey through the Christmas Story in Matthew & Luke, focusing on 12 characteristics of God himself. May you be encouraged this holiday to dive deeper into a relationship with Him!

12 Days to Abide in Christ during the Holiday season. This advent is designed to help us experience and remember what's the most essential part of our lives and provides a way to reflect on what God has given us. May this be the most wonderful time of the year because we get to celebrate the most wonderful gift our world has ever experienced!

Life with Jesus is an ongoing journey. In the next two weeks, follow Jesus through the Gospel of Luke, learning from his life and teachings as you encounter him in God’s Word. A plan for Catholic pilgrims during the Year of Jubilee, made in partnership with LUMO, Scripture for the visual age.

Committing scripture to memory can be difficult. Singing along with a song isn’t. It’s with this idea, songwriter Kacey Walkingstick has written the Gospel of Luke into song, word for word. This study will focus on chapters 1-3 and cover the Christmas story. Read and hum along to the story of Jesus. You may have heard the Gospel, yet you’ve never heard it like this!

“All generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me,” Mary sang. And she was right. She became the mother of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God! This gives her a unique position in God’s salvation plan. This reading plan is about Mary, a humble and blessed woman with great faith.