Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:13

Spikenard designed The Tapestry of Christmas to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to celebrate the women in the Christmas story. This five-day plan incorporates character discussions, reflective questions, and prayers to help participants explore biblical examples of blessing, humility, faithfulness, and thankfulness. Choose this plan to discover how these virtues prepare the way for Christ’s entrance into the world.

We’re filled with anticipation as we lean into this season of celebration with the intention of tuning into the heart of God. Join us for 4 weeks as we: Behold Beauty; Break Barriers; Make Room; and are Surprised by God. Like all the best stuff in life, this journey is best taken with others—so grab a friend or two and your sense of wonder and roll into Advent Season.

We’re filled with anticipation as we lean into this season of celebration with the intention of tuning into the heart of God. Join us for 4 weeks as we: Behold Beauty, Break Barriers, Make Room, and are Surprised by God. Like all the best stuff in life, this journey is best taken with others—so grab a friend or two and your sense of wonder and roll into the Advent Season.

The first coming of Jesus Christ produced many different responses from those who heard the news. In this devotional, we will reflect on the five reactions of those who were the first to hear of the arrival of the Messiah and prepare our hearts as we celebrate and remember the first coming of our Lord and Saviour.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus's life and ministry. This 5-day series traces John's testimony through readings from the Gospels. Just as John was sent to prepare the way for Jesus and point people to him, we have the privilege of also pointing others to Christ. As you prepare for Christmas, these devotionals will help you see how you can be a vessel of God’s love.

As Bible teacher Dr. R.C. Sproul observes, the Christmas story is so familiar to many that “the words just slip over us.” These profound Advent readings, taken from Sproul's sermons, delve into the details of the first Christmas and reflect on how they impact our lives now, combining scholarly detail with heartwarming application. Each day includes a prayer written by a well-known Bible teacher of our own day.

The holidays bring excitement and busyness, sweet moments and chaos, blessing and frustration. In the hustle, bustle, merry, and bright, we’re looking expectantly for perfect presents and serene gatherings. The reality often falls short of our expectations. And that’s why celebrating Advent is an important rhythm for our calendars. As you eagerly anticipate Christmas day, cling to the hope found only in Jesus Christ.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes

Have you ever found yourself in an impossible situation, wondering where God is? Why hasn't He shown up and fixed things? After all, He can do the impossible! In this 5-Day reading plan, discover three keys that will help untangle you from doubt and see breakthrough in impossible sittuations.

Exploring the four angelic appearances found in the Christmas story and what they can teach us about our own call this Advent season.

This five-day plan explores various angelic encounters that announced the arrival of the Messiah. We’ll consider Zechariah's doubt, Mary's humility, Joseph's obedience, and the shepherds' exuberance. Angels should not be worshiped, but they model true worship when they sing, “Glory to God in the highest!” This Christmas, marvel with the angels at the Savior born in the city of David who is Christ the Lord.

We often pack our suitcases for travel during the holiday season. While it’s one thing to carry a few bags on a trip, it’s quite another to carry baggage through life. Our baggage becomes a burden that weighs us down and exhausts us. In this Plan, I will share how you can let go of your baggage and find freedom this Christmas.

Christianity is about a relationship with a Person: Jesus Christ. But God’s methodology also includes us—those who get to work with Jesus as a partner and coworker. God doesn’t just save us; he gives us a purpose in life, a part to play. This 5-day reading plan will help you discover the beauty of fulfilling God’s purpose on earth through an authentic partnership with Jesus.

He lived in the wild, wore weird clothes, had an appetite for bugs, and an aptitude for berating people. But, despite John the Baptist’s eccentric appearance and lifestyle, Jesus claimed “there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist” (Matt. 11:11). Who was John the Baptist? What made him so great? Perhaps, most importantly, what can we learn from him about true greatness in God’s kingdom?

A FIRE THAT KEEPS ON BURNING That is the way God chose to reveal Himself to Moses. God loves to involve people in what He is doing. He reached out to Moses who, like me and you, blew a previous opportunity. God fills people with His Spirit, who works in them a hunger, which is best expressed through prayer; the Infinite One touching and empowering the finite ones.

Woman of Destiny, arise! Your time has come! Destiny is calling you, but do you know what it takes to step into your moment? This plan is designed to help you tap into hidden qualities yet to be revealed through you, drawing inspiration from the remarkable life of one of the Bible's most legendary, purpose-bearing, and destiny-fulfilling women.

This reading plan features 7 profiles of biblical leaders from the 3rd Edition of the Maxwell Leadership Bible (NIV). Dr. John C. Maxwell uses his decades of leadership study to shed light on key leadership lessons from the lives of Moses, Joshua, Deborah, Abigail, Elisha, Mary, and Jesus.

When others break our trust, when the way forward seems uncertain, we can become doubtful and untrusting. Even when we are confident that God is present, it can be very difficult to trust God at all times. Some of us might even wonder if God is there at all. When life has us on shaky ground, we can turn to God’s Word for assurance and direction, and to increase faith.

Christmas is supposed to be a season of joy –– but what exactly is joy and how do you choose it when the world is filled with hurt and hardship? Discover what “joy to the world” really means by immersing yourself in the Christmas story with this special, 7-day Christmas Plan.

Advent is a season of waiting, hope and expectancy. As we prepare for Christmas day, we both celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to the day He returns again. For the next 7 days, prepare for the celebration of our Savior by reading the Christmas story from a different perspective each day!

The gospel of Luke has been beautifully adapted to film and takes you on the road with Jesus. Experience all the highs and lows of his life, starting with the journey towards Christmas. Experience the story through the eyes of Luke and writer Jan-Willem Bosman.

This series – “Gracious Jesus” is a deep dive into the life and teachings of Jesus from the gospels. Historical context is brought in to enrich and bring a more accurate dimension of the context of Jesus’ life. Most importantly, if we are receptive to the Spirit, He opens our spiritual eyes to see God, the world around and ourselves with completely new perspectives.

Have you ever wondered: Am I in the right place? Born In the right time? With the right people? If so, this devotional is just for you! When we face crisis, we are overwhelmed with these questions. This 7-day devotional will speak life into these doubts and questions you may have and give insight into the life of David, a powerful Biblical king.

Have you lost your peace during the elections in the U.S., the pandemic, the riots, the lockdowns, and the normal stresses of everyday life? In this reading plan you will find out, how to get peace in this special time of the year.