Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 13:2

In Acts 13, a shift occurred that changed the course of history. It wasn’t a strategy meeting; it was a move of the Spirit. Based on the "Antioch Protocol," this 3-day plan explores how to cultivate an atmosphere of sensitivity to the voice of the Holy Spirit, the courage to obey specific calls, and the vital difference between being sent by men and being sent by the Holy Spirit.

Fasting is going without food for a set amount of time to awaken our bodies and souls to our deep hunger and need for God. It’s one of the most powerful — and neglected — of all Jesus’ practices. This plan, by Practicing the Way and John Mark Comer, features key ideas and practical suggestions for us to integrate fasting into our everyday lives.

Scripture says little about God’s will for you tomorrow, but a lot about God’s will for you today—namely, that you would simply obey and follow him. That truth brings tremendous freedom to decisions like where to work, which goals you pursue, and how to discern open and closed doors. Join me in this devotional plan as we explore 4 freeing truths about God’s will for your work!

This devotional is for church leaders who want to discover how to use Jesus' strategic approach to building His church through evangelizing, establishing, equipping, and extending. Created by Crossover Global, this plan will help you learn how to move people from outsiders to global Christians who multiply the Kingdom.

Discover the transformative power of fasting as a spiritual discipline that awakens hunger for God. This four-day journey explores how stepping into intentional lack helps us move past complacency and experience God's sustaining presence. Based on Matthew 6 and drawing from Scripture, each day offers practical insights into fasting in secret, storing up heavenly treasures, and cultivating a regular rhythm of spiritual hunger. Whether you're new to fasting or seeking to deepen this practice, you'll be challenged to pursue intimacy with God and discover that He truly is the bread of life who satisfies our deepest longings.

The church at Antioch, described in Acts 13, offers a compelling picture of what happens when the Holy Spirit unifies a diverse people in common cause. Men from different regions, cultures, and social standings are brought together and unified by God for the sake of His kingdom and His glory. This four-day devotional explores how the early leaders in that church had their identities reshaped by the gospel of Jesus Christ and what that means for the church today. Through their example, we will consider a vision for a church marked by unity, purpose, and faithfulness.

Of all the apostles, Paul’s conversion/calling story was arguably the most notable and miraculous, his assignment to take the Gospel to the Gentiles the most unique, and the tangible results of his obedience the most impressive by human standards. Even so, Paul did not operate as a lone wolf, set apart from the pack and self-sufficient. On the contrary, this hero of the Christian faith understood the essential role his brothers and sisters played in his life and stayed connected to them even when his assignment to preach and live truth called him away for long stretches of time. 

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the sixteenth part "The Travels of Paul." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

It is always said that the beginning of a challenging activity is the most difficult part of it. Well, the beginning of the church of God was not exactly a piece of cake. How did the first believers deal with the persecution? How did they face the dares of the Great Commission? Learn through this plan how they started something that endures until our day.

Join us as we dive into a short fast together and discuss how fasting brings us closer to God, helps us find His direction, and makes us more aware of His provision and restoration as we learn to rely on Him.

Fasting isn’t something we have to do alone! In this five-day audio plan, you’ll hear from different voices about how fasting with others can be powerful and encouraging. Whether it’s food, social media, or something else, fasting helps us focus on God. Each day shares stories and Bible truths to help you grow closer to Him. You’ll learn practical steps for mutual support and make space to hunger for God. By the end, you’ll experience how shared fasting can deepen your focus on God, strengthen your faith, and empower you to seek His guidance—together.

Should a Christian use Tinder… get a tattoo… or drink shots of tequila? Anyone who wants to live a life of grace needs to navigate the world’s lifestyle choices that may not necessarily be wrong, but could lead to sin—either our own or a fellow believer’s. In this devotional, Professor Bradley Truman Noel suggests five questions to ask the Holy Spirit to help guide our decisions.

Christian leadership is radically different from any other leadership. With the church and community desperately needing godly leaders, this plan forms the fifth of seven biblical foundations for Christian leaders. "Faith" takes a biblical look at the issue of leadership vision and concludes that biblical leaders weren't necessarily visionaries, but they were full of faith. It explores how to discern and pursue "faith visions."

The number one question I hear from people is, “How can I know what God’s will is for my life?” I would agree that it’s a valid question to have. How can anyone know what God desires in their ministry, job, marriage, or any other sphere of life? Knowing His will for any particular area of our life is important. I have asked myself these questions as well, and this is what I’ve learned.

Have you ever felt like you were called to more? I'm talking about that feeling in your gut that wants to leave a legacy and make an impact on the world for Jesus Christ. This study looks at the ways that God has used His followers to fulfill His call of the Great Commission.

Helping others explore, respond, and grow. Jesus tells us in the Great Commission that we are to go and make disciples of all nations. But how does a follower of Jesus make disciples? This reading plan gives a biblical framework for how believers teach others to obey everything Jesus commanded, both in their personal walk with Him and with a community of believers.

Missional living is not self-powered or self-directed. It’s not about seeing a challenge, gearing up, and running toward it all on your own strength. That way lies sure disillusionment and even bitterness. Missional living is 100% empowered by the gifts of the Holy Spirit — his power, presence, provision, and perspective. In this 5-day plan, we’ll look at how the first disciples and apostles learned to live missional lives shaped by the gifts that Jesus gave them through his Spirit.

Obedience is not a once-and-done approach to life. It is a daily discipline of choosing God’s way over our way. This 5-day plan continues our journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth, and as they learn to follow him. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play. It’s a story about what God can do through you.

Witnessing to Jesus and living the gospel will be met with opposition, and we can find ourselves going head-to-head. This 5-day plan uses Acts 13 to help you navigate those times. It continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

The church is meant to be a place of healing and hope. Too often it’s a place of hurt. This 5-day plan is designed to help you navigate times when church hurt happens. It continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

A 5-day guide to praying with purpose, boldness, and love for your friends who are far from God! This plan will renew your confidence in the power of prayer, and give you practical tools and next steps for raising your prayer temperature. Supercharge your witness through prayerful alignment with God’s mission to reach the lost! This is plan 1 of a series under the ‘Empowered to Go’ banner.

Part 6 of our Reimagine series explores the life of Barnabas—a man whose words and actions lifted others, built the early church, and modeled Christlike love. From generosity and advocacy to humble partnership and second chances, Barnabas shows how Spirit-led encouragement can transform lives and communities. This 5-day plan will challenge and inspire you to speak life, empower others, and live with your hands and heart open. Barnabas’ story shows us the impact of a legacy marked by encouragement.

God’s purpose is not mysterious or distant—He designed it to shape our lives, serve humanity, and bring Him glory. In Christ, we discover identity, direction, clarity, and meaning. This 5-day devotional will help you understand what purpose truly is, how God reveals it, and how to recognize the signs pointing you toward your assignment. Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, you will learn to see purpose not as an achievement, but as fellowship with God and partnership in His plan for mankind.

This 5-day devotional invites you into deeper sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s voice. Rooted in Scripture and guided by the presence of God, this plan will help you recognize how the Holy Spirit speaks, remove barriers to spiritual hearing, and cultivate a lifestyle of daily surrender and obedience. As you grow in intimacy with Him, you’ll learn to walk confidently, led by His gentle and powerful voice.

Becoming all that God has created us to be in Christ is not a solo pursuit. On the contrary, formation into the likeness of Christ happens in community. In this reading plan, we will explore five spiritual disciplines - prayer, worship, study, Sabbath, and celebration - all of which open us to life with God in community, so that we might become more like Jesus for the sake of others.