Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 53:3

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient, love, is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

Do you struggle with fear? We all do! God wants us to live in freedom from fear! Are you ready to live a life free from fear today?

Emily Elliot wrote the Christmas hymn “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” in 1864 for the children and choir in her father’s church in Brighton, England. Over this week, we will look at this Christmas song verse by verse and its heartfelt and simple description of Jesus's arrival and what it means for our lives! Written by Tim Bergmann.

Worship with us as we celebrate Christ's resurrection through song and scripture.

The Lent Project is an initiative of Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts. Each daily devotion includes a portion of Scripture, a devotional, a prayer, a work of visual art or a video, a piece of music, and a poem plus brief commentaries on the artworks and artists. The Seven Last Words of Christ refers to the seven short phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, as gathered from the four Christian gospels. This devotional project connects word, image, voice and song into daily meditations on these words.

In Last Words of Jesus, we will walk through each of the seven final phrases uttered by Jesus in the moments leading up to His death on the cross. These beautiful and sobering words have the power to shape our understanding of Christ and all that He endured on our behalf, preparing us to further celebrate the miracle of Easter.

Journey with Jesus through the final days of his life, from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to his burial in Joseph's tomb on Holy Saturday. Each day explores a different theme of Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Spy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Silent Saturday.

Lent reminds us of the incredible love and sacrifice of Jesus, exploring how his death and resurrection changed everything for you. Through his actions, he brought forgiveness, peace, and the promise of eternal life, offering you a restored relationship with God. This week, you’ll reflect on the depths of his love and how it calls you to live differently.

These days, the level of uncertainty and anxiety for the Christian man is high, to say the least. If we chose, we could be stressed out 24/7. On any number of issues, there are matters which threaten our peace. But there is one certainty above them all: There is a God in Heaven, above all things, who gives us numerous comforting truths to help us navigate such times with His peace. This week, we will explore these biblical truths. Written by Chris Walker

Your worth isn't determined by gallery acceptances, sales figures, or Instagram likes—it's sealed in heaven. Artist mentor Matt Tommey guides you through building an unshakeable identity in Christ that withstands criticism, rejection, and creative dry seasons. Through 7 days of Scripture, vulnerable stories, and practical exercises, discover how to separate your identity from your art, overcome comparison, weather creative seasons with grace, and create from overflow rather than striving. Learn to build on the Rock so that no storm can shake your calling. Because you're not what you create—you're who He created you to be.

Jesus is one of the most talked-about people in history—but who is He, really? In this 7-day plan, you’ll explore His life, His words, and the radical claim that God became human. Whether you’re exploring faith or returning to it, this journey is designed to be honest, simple, and personal. You’ll read stories from Scripture, reflect on big questions, and discover why millions throughout history have said: once you meet Jesus, everything changes.

The death of a loved one is one of life’s most devastating experiences. Grief doesn’t just affect one part of you—it hits every part: your emotions, your body, your thoughts, your relationships, and your faith. It can feel like the world has shifted, and nothing makes sense anymore.  But no matter how grief affects you, there are ways to find hope and healing in the midst of it. 

We all fall short. We all carry wounds. But Jesus came to bring healing, mercy, and true freedom. This plan walks you through one of the most raw and redemptive stories in Scripture—King David’s failure, repentance, and restoration. Through David’s journey, we’re invited to see the truth about sin, the depth of God’s mercy, and the freedom Jesus offers to every heart.

We all face fears, but they don’t have to dominate your life! Grant explores fear's origins, its impact, and how to overcome it with faith. You’ll learn to trust God in life’s storms, silence the fear of man, and embrace His peace. Step into God’s promise—because you are a miracle!

This devotional, part of our Happy Series, is a seven-day journey for anyone struggling with sadness, discouragement, or emotional weariness. Through Scripture, honest reflection, and reminders of God’s faithfulness, this plan gently guides you from sorrow toward renewed hope. If your heart feels heavy, come discover how God meets you in your sorrow, comforts you with His presence, and leads you back to joy again.

In this devotional by Minister Tori Dixon, LPC-S, we will explore what it means to grieve faithfully. Not to grieve less, but to grieve honestly. We're going to discover that faith and grief aren't enemies. That gratitude and sorrow can sit at the same table. That tears don't indicate a lack of trust in God—they indicate we are alive. You don't have to cut away parts of yourself to fit anymore. Your grief has a place here. Because it didn't start with you.

This seven-day devotional explores foundational Christian realities of rest, love, loss, truth, goodness, and beauty, offering a framework for thoughtful, grounded faith. Written for teens, parents, and families to engage individually or together, these readings foster meaningful conversation and spiritual formation. Whether you’re a teen preparing for adulthood or a parent seeking quiet amid life’s chaos, there is rest here in a God who is faithful and present.

Why did God give such specific instructions for a tent in the desert? Discover how every piece of wood, metal, color, and measurement of the Tabernacle was a hidden portrait of Jesus Christ. In this 7-day plan, we will explore how this ancient structure is a detailed map for your relationship with God today: from the foundation of your faith to total intimacy.

Walk the final days of Jesus from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday — rooted in historic liturgy, grounded in Scripture, and praying for the unreached. From the cry of “Hosanna” to the silence of the tomb, this study invites you to slow down and dwell deeply in Christ’s humility, suffering, and victory. As you follow Jesus toward the cross and the grave, you also pray for future churches among the nations — asking that every tribe and tongue would know the salvation He has accomplished. Ancient faith. Global prayer. Here is salvation.

Passion Week is the most important week in human history. In these seven days, prophecy was fulfilled, sin was atoned for, and salvation was accomplished. From the King’s humble arrival to the empty tomb, we witness God’s redemptive plan unfold through obedience, sacrifice, and victory. This devotional walks through seven defining events that reveal Christ judged in our place, His finished work on the Cross, and His triumph over death. As we reflect, may our hearts be stirred in gratitude, worship, and renewed faith for in this week, history was forever changed.

Hear messages from worship leaders on Palm Sunday through to The Resurrection this Holy Week. This series features Charity Gayle, Matt Redman, Brooke Ligertwood and more!

My Utmost for His Highest is a classic of devotional literature. One of the most enduring bestsellers of our time, the devotionals have touched the lives of millions, leading them into a deeper and more passionate walk with God. We are pleased to release this special Holy Week edition of My Utmost for His Highest. Discover the wisdom of Oswald Chambers this Easter season—a man who challenges you to give yourself fully to God.

When it comes to the names of God it is important to recognize that we do not name God. He names himself. This is important because it shows that there is something specific he wants to reveal about himself in his names. He transcends time and space. He is exalted above all things and is incomprehensible. And yet he has condescended to make himself known to us in ways that we can understand. He has given himself names to help us see his character.

Every year, the whole world gathers for a week-long commemoration of the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ—a truth that is of first importance. Together, let’s reflect on how God’s desire for us to be in an intimate relationship with Him was ultimately fulfilled through the finished work of His Son, Jesus.

The devotionals in this eight-day series focus the reader’s attention on the final week of Jesus’ life and the circumstances surrounding his death, burial, and resurrection. When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he entered a city filled with political strife, fear and uneasiness. Following Jesus’ actions and interactions each day gives readers a clearer understanding of the context of the events that serve as the foundation for Christian faith.