Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:37

The beginning of the Advent season is a tradition in many Christian churches that helps believers prepare their hearts, minds, and lives for the coming of the Messiah. In this reading plan we will look forward to the arrival of our King.

For generations, churches and families have used Advent wreaths to help prepare for celebrating the Lord's birth at Christmas. The evergreen wreath symbolizes eternal life and includes four candles—typically three purple and one pink, with a white candle in the middle that symbolizes the purity of Christ. Various traditions assign different topics to each candle, and the candles are usually given names to remind us of the good news of Christ's birth.

Count down to Christmas with the first seven days of a 26-day Advent Activity Calendar from Words of Hope. Each day includes a Bible reading, devotional, and short activity—acts of service, fun, and reflection to fill your life and others with the joy of our Savior.

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong? God’s people have always been strangers and sojourners, and the Bible helps us know how to live with hope in such a situation. Gleaning courage and insight from biblical characters, this seven-day devotional will help us consider how God’s people have been faithful in the face of hostility through the ages.

God always preserves a remnant of true believers in an unbelieving world. They are his faithful witnesses who stand against the world’s systems, fleshly appetites, and devilish schemes. Often they stand alone facing floods, fires, lions, and giants, in order to faithfully follow God. In this seven-day plan, reconsider some of your favorite biblical stories through the eyes of the believing and courageous remnant.

A reflective look into our created purpose and God's remaking and redeeming us. Each day you will be guided to Read, Reflect, Respond, Repent and Resolve on a particular topic. Go through it with a friend or reflect on your own.

Single women play a vital role in our Christian communities, yet their contributions are often undervalued. This Bible plan is designed to encourage and inspire single women by highlighting the lives of five remarkable single women in the Bible. It aims to transform the perception of singleness from a period of waiting to a time of growth, maturity, and deepening intimacy with God. Let's embrace this journey together!

In this devotional, we will explore the various pathways to intimacy with God—understanding how to cultivate a relationship that is rich, vibrant, and life-transforming. Together, let’s willingly walk these paths, seeking the joy and closeness that comes from being in intimate communion with our Creator. Get ready to dive into a journey that will deepen your relationship with God and enrich your spiritual life.

This Christmas devotional traces the "whispers" of the Old Testament prophets about the miraculous birth of Jesus centuries in advance. From the Davidic lineage to the specific birthplace of Bethlehem, God's plan for the Messiah's arrival echoes subtly throughout the Scriptures. This study considers these prophetic hints and the profound ways they were fulfilled in the Christmas story.

In this Advent devotional for men, we look at the Nativity story, focusing on the different men involved in the birth of Christ and what we can learn about being godly men from their examples! Written by J.R. Hudberg.

Jesus’ birth is much more than a simple story we tell at Christmas. Jesus’ birth is the foundation of our faith; without this miraculous birth, there is no Savior. Through this 7-day plan, watch clips from the iBIBLE animation of the birth of Jesus to witness this world-changing event for yourself. Dig deeper with us into the shepherds’ visit to the manger, the census that caused Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem, and more to understand the true significance of Christmas.

How does a guy figure out what it means to live authentically as a man? Scripture has a lot to say about this topic! This week, we will look at five stereotypes of men and dig into the Word to explore this thing called “manhood.” So grab your coffee, sit in your man cave, and let’s look at what it means when God calls us to authentic manhood! Written to Brad Klassen

During the holiday season, Christmas carols are everywhere. They play on the radio, in grocery stores, on television shows and movies, and on social media. It makes sense, then, that we should look at these carols. What are the stories behind them? What scriptural truths do they hold? Do they conflict with the Bible? This seven-day study will answer those questions and acquaint you with some of Christianity’s most beloved songs.

Two thousand years ago, a baby named Jesus was born in a small village called Bethlehem. The Bible says this child is where you can find a hope that overflows. In a world that desperately needs hope, finding a hope that overflows almost seems too good to be true. This week, we will explore how Jesus is the way to experience a hope that transcends the highs and lows of a man’s life. Written by Kirk Giles

Women in the Gospels invites you to slow down and encounter the women who played vital roles in Jesus’ life and ministry. Through Scripture and reflection, this plan highlights women as prophets, disciples, witnesses, and proclaimers of God’s promises. From Mary’s song of praise to Mary Magdalene’s resurrection witness, each day offers biblical context, devotional insight, and practical application. Whether you’re new to the Bible or revisiting familiar stories, this plan encourages you to see how God works through faithful women—and how He still speaks through their stories today.

Gray hair is a crown of glory (Proverbs 16:31). This 7-day devotional highlights elder women of the Bible—Sarah, Naomi, Elizabeth, Anna, and Lois—while honoring the life of 75-year-old Nigerian-American matriarch Deaconess Mercy. From migrating to the United States as a spouse of a recipient of a prestigious diplomatic scholarship to working long hospital shifts as a respiratory therapist and raising three daughters in faith, her life reflects biblical resilience. Through Scripture, reflections, prayers, and Nigerian African proverbs, this plan encourages honoring elders and building generational faith and legacy.

In Matthew 6:3, 5, and 17, our Lord Jesus Christ teaches on key Christian responsibilities and the proper way to approach them. He speaks about giving, prayer, and fasting, not as optional practices, but as expected expressions of the believer’s life. Notice His choice of words: “when” you give, “when” you pray, “when” you fast, not “if.” Therefore, we must come to understand that fasting is an integral part of our spiritual life, something to be embraced consistently as we grow in our relationship with God. Let us journey together in exploring this subject more deeply.

Burdens are spiritual weights laid upon our hearts by the Holy Spirit, carrying within them the will of God for a people, a place, or specific situations and seasons. They are divine promptings that invite us to partner with God in bringing His purposes to pass. As believers, we have all, at one time or another, received such burdens from the Lord. Some have responded faithfully, praying them through and releasing what God intended, while others have set them aside—either out of ignorance or by choice.

When you meet Jesus, this changes your life. The Bible describes countless examples of this, and you may recognize it in your own life as well. This reading plan examines some of the encounters people had with Jesus when He was just a baby. Read these stories as a mirror to reflect on your own response to Jesus.

BibleProject designed this plan to help individuals, families, and groups reflect on key passages that illuminate the Bible’s multi-layered theme of redemption. What is redemption? How does it work? What is its purpose? Through Scripture, short videos, and reflection questions, this plan traces the redemption theme from Israel’s exodus to Jesus’ story and beyond, revealing how God rescues people out of slavery and death into freedom, love, and true rest.

This 9 day reading plan brings to life select women of the Bible. Readings provide a brief glimpse of life in the ancient world, the problems these women faced and how they solved them. The Bible shows both the good and the bad, sharing the results of doing something God’s way in contrast to going your own way.

Progressive leadership, a generation of young people walking away from God, and conflict in the Middle East. This may be an old story, but it’s like it was written yesterday… and has many clues for how we should live today. Join us for part one of a three-part series on the book of Judges following the life of Deborah, a judge in Israel.

Aging is often seen as slowing down - but what if it's just the beginning of your most purposeful season? This 9-day devotional challenges cultural views on aging and highlights how God continues to call, empower, and use people in their later years. Through the lives of biblical figures like Moses, Caleb, and Anna, you’ll see that purpose doesn’t fade with age. In God’s Kingdom, every season matters—and maturity can bring momentum.

Discover modern day life applications from the stories of women in the New Testament. 

Who was this man Jesus? Maybe you have read about Him, heard of Him, or follow Him. No matter what you know or don't know of Jesus, He is so profound, mysterious, and wonderful, I guarantee you have not discovered all that He is, and He longs for you to discover more. He invites you to draw closer, to follow him to places unexplainable.