Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 17:47

Have you ever wondered how God’s plan for humanity all started? The Basic Training Challenge walks you through the thread of the Old Testament story in this reading plan. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.

Doing hard things gives you extraordinary capabilities. As your character is refined under pressure, it helps shape a clearer picture of your unique place in the world and influences how you serve, lead, and relate to those around you. This plan will take a look at the origins of God’s character through his first dealings with people and how he’s cared for us throughout history.

In this spiritual journey, we will focus on the theme "Alive in Culture". This theme invites us to live as light and salt in a world with an ever-changing culture and its challenges. Nevertheless, the church of God must steadfastly proclaim God’s unchanging love and truth. Through the prayers and reflections in this guidebook, I invite us to live out our faith in a relevant and impactful way for our surroundings, while becoming more sensitive to God’s will in this increasingly complex world.

In this 21-day devotional, which coincides with 21 days of prayer and fasting, you'll discover the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, a method of praying through Scripture that invites you to slow down, reflect, and encounter God’s voice. Whether you’re familiar with Lectio Divina or not, this journey of praying with the scriptures will help you connect with God in a deeper, more personal way.

By the end of this study, we pray that you will know God’s voice better, that you will know when and how he speaks, and feel compelled to obey. As we study Scripture, we will discover that God’s plan cannot be thwarted regardless of who is in power. The point of the original monarchy found in 1 and 2 Samuel, illustrates that from the beginning.

This series takes you on a logical journey to answer the question, Why do Christians believe Christianity to be true? It considers the logical questions, yet in simple words, any of us could share this with others. The scope of reason presented will inspire confidence and strength in your faith. This series was created in partnership with RightNow Media.

David's life is described in detail in the Bible. He was “a man after God's heart.” What exactly does that mean? How can we learn from David’s example? These and other questions are answered in this reading plan. Read along and discover how ancient stories are still relevant today!

The Bible is full of examples of amazing people who demonstrated courage. But can a kid live out extraordinary courage in just their ordinary life? This plan includes some kid-friendly videos of some Bible greats and takes us through their stories of courage while also exploring other verses and passages that challenge us to live with courage in our everyday walk with Christ.

When you want to make changes in your life, you might attend seminars, read books, listen to podcasts, or try diets. But lasting transformation only comes through reading and living out God’s Word. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches God’s plan to transform us in key areas of our lives: spiritual health, physical health, mental health, emotional health, relational health, financial health, and vocational health. You’ll discover the habits, truths, and characteristics that enable change—lasting change—to happen in your life.

As people who follow Jesus, we are considered to be His disciples. This simply means that - through the Spirit’s power – we are learning to be with Jesus in order to embody His teachings for His mission. Throughout Scripture, we see a variety of ways that Jesus and the people of God have learned to commune with God. Historically these have been referred to, by the Church, as the spiritual disciplines or spiritual rhythms. The purpose of these rhythms are not simply to do them, but to grow in our relationship with Jesus.

Worry seems inevitable: as if we can't help it. Thankfully, the Bible talks about worry A LOT (because God knows us so well). This 30-day reading plan from the UCB Word For Today will help you lean into God's Word so that when worry and anxiety strike, you are armed with faith.

Life is about defining moments, the moments that try to break you, and the timely moments that make you. In this devotional series, you will meet kings, prophets, dreamers, and outsiders who all encountered defining moments that changed them forever. As you walk through this series, you will be challenged, encouraged, and inspired to step into the moment that was made for you.

From Genesis to Revelation, “God’s Redemption Story” outlines the narrative of God’s plan for the reconciliation of humanity. This 12-part reading plan summarizes the story of the Bible. Judges through 2 Samuel continues the story of Israel's rise as a nation and seeing God use unlikely people to establish His plan and purposes.

Jesus told us that our weariness comes from carrying a burden that is too heavy for us. Instead, we are supposed to give our problems, cares, and concerns to Him and allow Him to give us the strength to do what He asks. He will teach us to do this over the next 30 days because He is humble and gentle at heart. God's word will show us examples of people throughout scripture who put their burdens in His hands and found rest for their souls.

God told Joshua four different times to be strong and courageous. What Joshua was about to enter into when overtaking the promised land would shake the core of even the mightiest men. God knew this was coming and commanded him to be strong and courageous. This is true for any leader who is moving where God is leading; there will be opposition, so be strong and courageous. Over the next 30 days, we will look at overcoming fear and focusing on the Lord's help coming through when we decide to be strong and courageous.

Men must stand firm. When the world shifts and stands in contrast to the word of God, men must hold strong. This 30-day devotional plan will look at other men in the Bible who stood firm in difficult circumstances and will inspire us to be men who follow their example and lead our world toward Jesus Christ.

1 Samuel charts the rise and fall of several of Israel’s leaders. You’ll meet the notoriously arrogant king Saul and see the ascent of the man after God’s own heart – David. You’ll read of dangerous battles, murder plots, giants and even more surprises in this book.  You’ll see that despite turbulence in leadership, seemingly strong enemies and spiritual decay God is very much at work orchestrating the fall of the proud and the rise of the humble. What an encouragement for us today when we are faced with challenges not too dissimilar to these! 

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who provides everything we need. This 31-day devotional is centered on a passage of Scripture that has been a source of strength, peace, and comfort throughout the generations: Psalm 23. On each day of the journey through this beloved psalm, you’ll have an opportunity to reflect on the many ways Jesus shows us His love and goodness in our lives.

We are in the last days, and it is important as Christians to be built on the right foundation for us to be victorious. This 31-day devotional will provide you with the tools to arm yourself for the end-time battle.

When individuals embrace the light and experience spiritual rebirth, a covenant is forged between us and God. The path of faith is not a solitary one; God is deeply invested in the journey, growth, and breakthrough of every believer because of the covenant. This devotional will explore reasons why understanding this covenant is pivotal for cultivating a stronger bond, akin to a father-child relationship, between you and God.

Daily Bible reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Background, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers prompted by the day's passage will all help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month and explore the theme “Trusting in God’s Promises"

In this 31-day scripture reading plan, explore the lives of Old Testament Bible characters such as David, Daniel, Esther, and many more. Witness how God moved through them and you’ll soon learn more about God, His character and His love for you. We invite you to walk on this journey together with us!

Daily Bible reading plan with four daily reading passages in four categories: Old Testament History, Old Testament Poetry/Prophecy, New Testament Narrative, and New Testament Epistle. Created by Indian Hills Community Church.