Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 2:9

At the heart of Christianity is a simple, powerful message called the Kerygma—the core proclamation of the Gospel that has been shared since the days of the apostles. It’s not just a set of beliefs; it’s the story of God’s love, our brokenness, and His plan to bring us back into a relationship with Him. This Bible plan walks through the essential message of salvation in a way that is clear, compelling, and deeply personal. Whether you're exploring the faith, preparing to share it, or seeking to deepen your understanding, this journey takes you to the foundation of everything.

Faith doesn’t have to feel complicated. In this simple seven-day plan, Hosanna Wong unpacks how you can uncomplicate your time with God. She will help you look at your everyday life and uncomplicate: prayer, reading the Bible, worship, busyness, and shame. This plan is based on Hosanna’s book, Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way.

Jesus' final words from the cross reveal the depths of God's love for humanity. In His darkest hour, He spoke words of forgiveness, assurance, compassion, and victory. This 7-day journey explores each of the seven last sayings of Christ, discovering how His suffering demonstrates love beyond measure. Let these powerful statements transform your understanding of the cross and deepen your relationship with the One who gave everything for you.

Healing for the Places That Still Ache is a seven-day journey for anyone carrying pain that keeps sneaking up on their lives. Through Scripture, story, and reflection inspired by Willow Weston’s book Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt, you’ll encounter a Jesus who meets you in your pain and mess and invites you into help and healing.

This 7-day Lent devotional focuses on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our calling to share it. Each day centers on Scripture and key truths of salvation: Christ’s death and resurrection, grace, repentance and faith, and God’s work in drawing people to Himself. Through Lent, we remember the cost of the cross and renew our confidence to live and speak as Christ’s witnesses.

Take a moment to think about the closest, most loving relationship you have, or have experienced. That love and closeness came at a cost. Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price for you and me on the cross. A love like this leads to the revelation of redemption. This seven-day devotional explores what that evidence looks like when the full effect of God’s redemption takes root, moving us from the old life to the completely new creation we are in Christ.

A new beginning starts with letting go. God invites us to release the past—both the wins and the wounds—and fix our eyes on what He is doing now. Before the race begins, we pause, reset, and position our hearts with faith and expectation. God is already at work, making a way forward. Are you ready to step into the new thing He has prepared?

When Jesus began His public ministry, He started with a call, not miracles or crowds. In Matthew 4, Jesus calls people to repent, believe, follow, and go with Him. This call still confronts everyone today and demands a response. This devotional encourages first-time readers to respond clearly to Jesus’ call to salvation and challenges believers to move beyond passive faith into active obedience, discipleship, and mission. Jesus still calls ordinary people, and when they respond, He changes lives.

Preparing for Baptism is a seven-day Bible reading journey for those considering baptism. Through Scripture and reflection, this plan explores what baptism means, why it matters, and how it connects to faith, repentance, identity, and new life in Christ. It’s an invitation to listen, trust, and take a next step with Jesus. Se préparer au baptême est un parcours biblique de sept jours pour ceux qui envisagent le baptême. Ce plan invite à écouter Dieu, lui faire confiance et avancer avec Jésus, dans la foi.

Jesus calls us to make disciples. Not only is it a mission he gives us and a mandate to follow, it’s an amazing practice for growing in your faith. This 7-day plan will help you get started, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Because disciple-making is not just for pastors and church leaders. It’s for each and every Christian.

Many grow up hearing familiar Christian phrases—grace, salvation, forgiveness, faith—yet still carry quiet fears, hidden shame, and the pressure to “be good enough.” This series, The New and Living Way, invites you to slow down, breathe, and rediscover the heart of the gospel. Here, we explore what Scripture truly says about salvation, grace, identity, and transformation—not as heavy doctrines, but as living truths meant to free your soul. This plan is equipped with small group bible study material.

Who God Says I Am is a 7-day Bible plan centered on identity and truth. Through Scripture, prayer, and reflection, this devotional helps you release false labels and embrace what God declares over your life. Each day highlights a key truth from God’s Word—who you are in Him, not what the world says about you—leading you into peace, clarity, and spiritual confidence. This plan is for anyone longing to reconnect with God’s voice and live from His truth.

Is your faith a noun or a verb? True faith is more than just an intellectual belief; it is a dynamic force that transforms how we live, speak, and interact with the world. In this 7-day plan, we will explore the book of James and other scriptures to discover how to move from simply "having" faith to actively "living" it.

This 7-day devotional is designed to help you lay strong foundations for your faith. Each day, we’ll explore one key topic: things like salvation, prayer, the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and what it really means to be part of the Church. Ready to get started? Let’s build a faith that lasts!

Joy isn’t gone forever—it can return again. In this 7-day devotional, Déborah shares heartfelt reflections and Bible truths to help you find your way back to joy, even when life feels heavy. You’ll be reminded to let go of doubt, choose love over strife, and realign your heart with God’s peace. Sometimes, becoming happy again simply means trusting Him enough to start over.

Grace lies at the heart of the Christian faith, yet many believers struggle to understand how it shapes everyday life. In this seven-day devotional, Olajumoke Bello reflects on the beauty and power of God’s grace from the grace that brings salvation to the grace that transforms, equips, and sustains us in our daily walk with Christ. Through Scripture and reflection, this plan invites you to deepen your understanding of grace and learn how to live each day resting in what God has freely given.

Ever felt like you’ve gone too far? Or maybe you’ve stayed "home" but feel distant from God’s heart? Join Robo Joan for a 7-day journey through the story of the Prodigal Son. Discover a Father who doesn’t just wait—He runs. From the pigsty of shame to the party of restoration, learn how God’s unfiltered grace dismantles our "unworthy" labels and invites us to the table. It’s time to stop running away and start being chased by Love. Welcome home.

Your mental health matters deeply to your church, to your family, and to God. This 7-day Bible Plan equips ministry leaders with biblical truths to silence the enemy’s lies and gives practical steps to start conversations about mental health with yourself, your team, and your church. Get ready to lead with a healthy mind grounded in Scripture and discover hope for the battles you’re facing.

Using St. Patrick’s story as a backdrop, this is a journey — from suffering to surrender and courageous obedience, resulting in lasting impact. This 7-day reading plan explores how God meets us in pain, shapes us in obscurity, calls us beyond comfort, and uses imperfect people to leave a legacy rooted in grace. It’s an invitation to consider your own yes to God.

Did you know God only buys “fixer-uppers?” He didn’t just purchase us; He immediately moved into our lives “as-is.” He looks at each and every house (man), loves us, and eagerly shares His plans to renovate the house. This week is about becoming men of righteousness and how men can join God in His work to transform their lives. Written by Tim Pippus.

You are loved. God sees you, knows your heart, and invites you to meet Him in prayer. During these 7 days, we come before God together with gratitude, faith, and everything that is on our hearts. We pray for our families, for peace, protection, and for the people around us. God calls us to be intercessors. We pray for Germany, Israel, and the nations of the world. Stay close to God during these days. He hears you and works through your prayers.

All Christians find it difficult to pray at times. The apostle Paul found the kind of spiritual closeness in his own fellowship with the Father that is available to all of us. Praying with Paul leads group members into the Epistles to see what Paul taught in his "school of prayer." In 8 days with DA Carson, you will be exposed to the priorities of prayer, a God-centered framework for prayer, and practices for a more meaningful and dynamic prayer life. 

In a busy world, we have to make space for the things that matter most. We have to learn to apply godly wisdom that will help you incorporate these activities into your busy life. In some cases, you will find that you are doing the wrong things. Or you might find that you are doing the right things for the wrong reason or in the wrong way, so they are not life-giving or fulfilling. 

Rediscover the revolutionary truth of God’s gracious acceptance of you in Christ. Are you trying to be more patient? More generous? More … religious? It’s time to learn to simply abide in Jesus. When you’re captivated by the love of Christ, the natural results are patience, generosity, kindness, self-control, selflessness, and much more. The gospel is the power of God and the only true source of joy, freedom, and audacious faith. 

This 8-day devotional was written by Tori Kelly, based off songs from her new album, Hiding Place.