Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 3:16

The character Clara Kip in The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip models what can happen when we stop striving and entrust our lives and dreams to God. This five-day plan presents lessons Mrs. Kip teaches her young protégé about pursuing her God-given purpose and letting go of what stands in the way. Dive into the novel’s undercurrent of scriptural truths and discover the sweet freedom in surrender.

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Seek first the Kingdom of God"? Explore these famous words of Jesus found in Matthew 6:33, and consider his way of valuing love and life more than status and wealth. Jesus never minimizes physical needs, but he helps us rethink the things we often love most.

How can we know for certain that we are saved? What truth can we rest in when we doubt our salvation? This study goes through the letters of John, showing us what it looks like to be a follower of Jesus and how to know without a shadow of a doubt that we belong to Christ.

In just two verses—John 3:16 and 1 John 3:16—God reveals the depth of His love for humanity and the call for believers to live in response to Jesus' sacrifice. These passages, penned by the disciple Jesus loved, proclaim the very heart of the Gospel. Over the next five days, we will unpack these two verses to better understand God's boundless love and what it means to imitate Christ.

What does the Bible say about love and romance? And what is God’s plan for marriage? In this Bible Audio Guide series, Pastor Kris Langham guides you through some of the Bible’s foundational verses about romantic relationships. Each day you’ll listen to a short audio and read several key verses. The Bible Audio Guide is perfect for devos-on-the-go, with outstanding teaching, clear explanation, and insightful application.

Some people believe that you have to wait until you die to know for sure whether or not you truly belong to God and get to spend eternity in Heaven.  Not true!  God wants you to live a victorious life for His glory right now, confident not only of where you will spend eternity (1 John 5:13), but also in His love and your identity as His child.  Not sure whether or not you belong to God?  Don’t wait another day to find out!

Storms can come from without and from within; both can have devastating effects. Choose to live free from resentment, trusting fully on God’s love.

God will always give the very best to those who leave the choice with Him. Do you struggle with discerning God’s will—making choices that align with His perspective—rather than trusting your human reasoning? This devotional will explore underlying Biblical principles that can propel believers to make right choices. God’s Goals for Me, Prerequisites to Understand, My Surrendered Attitude, Criteria, and Two Methods.

Discipleship works against fear. As we obey God’s commands, we entrust ourselves to him. Like the students attending the schools founded by D. L. Moody in Northfield, MA, God’s people “are encouraged to test the meaning and value of the Bible’s teachings experimentally, by acting upon them, and living them out.” As we “test experimentally” the word of God, we will find that we will have fewer and fewer reasons to be afraid. You can get an expanded version of this plan at moodycenter.org/fear.

War, famine, disease; there are a lot of things in this world that are unsettling. While the solutions aren't always so clear to us, God's Word can be a frequent reminder that everything is under God's control and that in the end, he will bring justice to all who have been oppressed.

No, we're not talking about butterflies, fields of flowers, or starry, romantic nights. Those things are nice, but real love is shown through action, not feelings.

God calls us to live with integrity in every aspect of life – from our relationships, to our careers, to the smallest actions we take every day. The things we do should always align with the values Scripture teaches. Be encouraged to be a person of integrity with this 7-day devotional!

St. Peter writes that the Christian life is based on faith. However, there are seven important aspects that springs forth from the faith. This Bible plan elaborates the seven aspects. (II Peter 1:5-10)

Was Jesus murdered? Was He the victim of a plot? Who is responsible for the death of Jesus? How can the death of Jesus be called Good Friday? And if it is good, then  should we mourn or celebrate? Find answers to these questions in this 7 day reading plan.

Without question, what our world needs more than anything else is love. If people loved each other, really loved each other, there would be no more war, crime, abuse, injustice, poverty, hunger, homelessness, deprivation, or immorality. Love is the one ingredient that could revolutionize society. Love is the greatest quality of human life. Love is the supreme quality, the most excellent way for us to live. In this 7-day plan, explore the different aspects of love, including how to love others, remaining in Christ's love, God's agape love for us, and why love is greater than faith and hope. 

You know what it’s like to be rescued. You were once broken, lost, and desperate for help. But now you can help to rescue and restore others. As people of faith, rescue is what we do. It’s who we are. Join Noel Yeatts as she unpacks how our rescue can transform not only our lives but the lives of those we encounter each and every day.

“God is powerful” is such a widespread, repeated, and used expression! Perhaps today it has lost its meaning a little bit. In this reading plan, we will discover again what God’s power really means for us. We will learn more about different aspects of His power and might!

There are seasons where most stepparents feel that they do most of the giving and get very little in return. Stepparenting is hard. A relationship plagued by love conflicts and a child's lower motivation toward love and bonding are usually at the roots of this. For these seven days, learn to get past these stepparenting challenges and get on the road to building love together.

Join the creative community of Hillsong Church as we read and pray through 1, 2, and 3 John. These works are likely penned by the apostle John, written to a known community of believers and to specific individuals within this community. John wrote to combat false teaching by re-anchoring believers in the truth of Jesus Christ and giving guidance on how to live in love as children of God.

Are you willing to fight for relationship? Are you willing to step outside of your comfort zone and begin to build relationships with people around you? Let's fight! Fight for relationship!

It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the injustices we see in the world. We don’t know what to do and we might think we have nothing to offer. But by using our gifts in collaboration with others, we can do more together than we ever could on our own. This seven-day plan explores how the body of Christ can transform society—when we stand together.

Love. Such an elusive topic. We have put together a devotional series that will encourage you to look at the subject of love and consider its depth. Our prayer is that you discover something new that will help you to display love in a fresh and authentic way.

Loving others is one of the most important and difficult commands Jesus gave us. We are messy, needy, and broken people. We constantly have to deal with our wounds and the wounds of others, but if we can learn to love others well, a rich and life-giving relationship will be our reward. May you receive the love of your Father given you by his grace and be empowered to love others.

How do you deal with hurt in your life? In this Plan, we will explore how hurt affected the relationship between King David and his son Absalom. Let us journey together towards healing and restoration from hurt over the next seven days.

A 7-day devotional for teens and families about spending ourselves for the sake of others with daily "empathy challenges" designed to help cultivate hearts of love and generosity.