Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 3:16

Pastor and writer Rich Wilkerson Jr. shines a spotlight on every Christian’s calling to reach the world, seek the lost, and save sinners with Jesus’ scandalous message of the gospel of grace. The Bible calls Jesus a friend of sinners. What does that mean? In  Friend of Sinners , Rich Wilkerson Jr. shows readers the profound implications of the reality that Jesus calls us friends not because of who we are or what we have done, but because of who he is. While he was on earth, he knew that people needed to belong before they would want to behave. He understood that the power within him was greater than the darkness around him, so he loved fearlessly.

Often when Christmas is over, I feel as tightly wound as those strings of lights I vowed to put away neatly this year. But recently I experimented in relishing Christmas—bumps, budget, and all. Whatever stress or grief you are facing, I pray that this guide to advent and Christmastide helps you relish the Christmas you have. May your heart be refreshed as you let it linger on the story where this season began. 

This Bible plan includes songs and lyric videos that teach us what it means to live for Christ and how we can be His light in the world. It shows us that we don’t have to wait until we are “adults” to make a difference, kids of any age can share God’s love! These verses will encourage and inspire a desire to live every moment for Christ!

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Not because of the gifts we will receive, but because of the greatest gift we have already received. Join us as we consider why we celebrate Christmas and why Jesus is truly the greatest gift we can ever receive. Brought to you by YMI. Ask the why, know your purpose.

Be the Gift, by New York Times–bestselling author Ann Voskamp, will challenge and encourage you to listen to God and look for opportunities to be His gift to others.

This video series discusses five common lies that people believe about God and explains what the Bible really says about him.

All of us desire to be in a relationship. It is the way we were created. People need people. Some more than others. As believers in Jesus Christ, we are in a relationship with the Lord. However, the ultimate goal is not only to be in relationship with the Lord but to experience fellowship with Him as well. In this plan, we’re going to focus on the writings of the first epistle of John to explore the difference between relationship and fellowship. In doing so, we will learn to live with Maximum Joy . 

When you think about money, what do you think about God? Money is God's gift to us, and in this video series, you'll learn to give, save, and live! Before you think about dollars and cents, think about God's grace and be wise with God's money. 

Humorist and popular blogger Susannah B. Lewis (Whoa! Susannah) uses dry Southern wit and an eye for the absurd to find laughter in even the most challenging circumstances.

What’s so important about Easter? Why is there so much interest in a person born 2,000 years ago? Why are so many people excited about Jesus? Why do we need him? Why did he come? Why did he die? Why should anyone bother to find out? In this 5-day plan, Nicky Gumbel shares compelling answers to those very questions.

Many people today are puzzled about Jesus. Why is there so much interest in a person born 2,000 years ago? Why should anyone bother to find out? In this five-day reading plan adapted from his book, Why Jesus?, Nicky Gumbel answers questions about Jesus’ identity, why He came to die, and why we need Him so desperately.

Which side are you on: sound doctrine or signs and wonders? In this 5-day devotional, renowned theologian R.T. Kendall challenges you to bring together both Word and Spirit.

Christ commanded that His disciples share the Gospel with the rest of the world. As believers, we are especially passionate about our loved ones coming to the saving grace of God. However, we do not always know how to share our faith with unbelieving relatives. Through prayer, wisdom and the Word of God, we can learn how to effectively share the Gospel with our family members and friends.

8x CrossFit Games Champion, named “Fittest Man on Earth”, Rich Froning Jr. shares how his personal relationship with Jesus Christ and dedication to scripture anchors him through adversity and grounds him in success.

Pastor Eugene Peterson once told his congregation, “The underlying conviction of the work of the pastor is that the words of Jesus are as true now as when first spoken, and that every named life in this congregation is as important as those twelve named disciples.” This brief devotional is drawn from Peterson’s sermons on the four gospels, where we get a glimpse of Jesus’s earthly life and ministry.

The reflections in this Advent reading plan will help readers to draw close to the Lord this Christmas. As you consider Christ’s miraculous birth and the privilege of knowing Him, you will find your life, love, hope and joy renewed. Each of the five days features a Bible verse, a reflection for the day and a short prayer.

Families argue, fight, have disagreements, get on each others’ nerves, and embarrass each other. We have to learn how to get along with and love our families despite these things. By modeling our lives after Jesus and following the guidance found within the Bible, we can become better sons, daughters, and siblings to those in our earthly families and those in God’s family.

Will the world feel the impact of your existence? Will it matter that you were here? This plan will give you five solid foundations, rooted in biblical truth, for your life and ministry. My prayer for you is that you will learn them, and in doing so, you will walk in all that God has for you, with greater success and anointing than you ever thought possible.

It’s almost impossible to grasp how big God is. It’s going to be very hard to explain it in this Bible Plan because He’s bigger than words! This five-day Bible Plan for pre-teens will dive into John 3:16 and show that God is deeper than rejection—and how Christmas teaches us that God is closer than ever!

At Hope 103.2 we're taking a moment to remember the true meaning of Christmas. A very real reminder that Jesus made His home with us so we might one day find our home with Him. We hope you (re)discover what it means to always have a place to call home.

When we run to God we find a Father with open arms. This collection of devotionals by Cody Carnes will help you open your heart to the power of God’s grace and acceptance.

Watch this devotional plan to find out what you can do when the Christmas season isn't so happy and merry.

Come on a journey with me and learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we watch a short clip of the movie The Life of Jesus and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. This reading plan is the second of 10. You can read each plan separately, but we challenge you to complete the whole journey.

Read through God’s Word, within each devotional, and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

Instead of focusing on all our issues and our inability to overcome them, what if we learned how to stand in the power of God's perfect love? There is no fear in love. Go on this five day journey to learn how the power of God's love can completely transform your life.