Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:6

What does the story of Jesus’ birth teach us about living in today’s world? How can it inspire our own relationship with God? Based on the UCB podcast series 'Jesus, Then and Now – In 30 Minutes' (with UCB’s David Taviner and Bible teacher Mike Beaumont), these readings, written by Mike Beaumont, will help you explore the Christmas Story and gain fresh insights into what it means for us today.

Ever doubt God could use you—with your shortcomings, failures, and busy schedule? Whatever the obstacles, do you wonder if you can do anything big for His Kingdom? There is good news: God specializes in the unlikely! Scripture offers ample examples of unlikely fighters—people God used in huge ways, despite (or even because of!) their imperfections. Meet 10 unlikely fighters, and discover how the Lord can use you to do mighty things.

In this special 10-day devotional, we'll look at the story of Christmas, starting back in Genesis 1 leading all the way to the birth of Jesus. Together, we'll see how through of all history, God was moving the pieces into place to bring His plan of redemption to fruition.

God loves us so much that he sent Jesus to save us and remain with us—today and every day. This holiday season, focus your celebration of the Christmas promise with God Is with Us: 10 Christmas Reflections from Our Daily Bread. For 10 days, be inspired with short devotionals that help you embrace the promises of God’s constant presence and ponder all the ways He is with you.

Rediscover the mystery and beauty of the Christmas story in 10 days of deep and inspiring reflections. From the Annunciation to the visit of the Magi, this plan invites you to experience the message of Jesus' birth in a fresh and transformative way. Each day offers an engaging biblical meditation with practical applications for your walk with God.

Excellence is glorifying God by working wholeheartedly towards all He has given you to do. This Virtuous Woman study is 11 sessions that walk through ideas such as stewardship, dignity, wisdom, attentiveness, legacy, value, faithfulness, power, faith, and fruitfulness. This study was written by Alexandria McCraney who lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with her husband and three kids and serves with FCA at the University of Arkansas.

Explore the character trait of integrity using examples of women in the Bible. Integrity means living a life that reflects Godliness in private and public for God's glory. This study will examine ten traits that build a life of integrity. This study was written by Alexandria McCraney who lives in Arkansas with her husband and three kids and serves with FCA at the University of Arkansas.

Welcome to 12 Day of Christmas with The Overflow'. It's the most wonderful time of the year, so to celebrate our Savior we've partnered up with some of your favorite artists to bring you this reading plan. Over the next 12 days musicians like Sidewalk Prophets, James Fortune, Jason Castro and Building 429 will share their thoughts on the birth of Jesus linked to a Christmas song.

Let’s get through the holidays without gaining weight, getting depressed, and feeling overwhelmed. Let’s start the New Year having not gained weight from indulging through the whole Christmas season. Let’s realize that Jesus came to bring life and that is what Christmas is all about: living life to its greatest potential!

Over the next 12 days, we’re going to take a journey through the Christmas story and discover not only why it’s the greatest story ever told, but also how Christmas is truly for everyone!

Over the next 12 days, we’re going to take a fresh look at the Christmas story and discover that we don't have to be perfect or have it all together to come to Jesus because our perfect Savior came to us!

Join us for a 12-day experience through the original Christmas story. As we consider the people, places, and events from more than two thousand years ago, we hope you will experience this Christmas in a new and perhaps unexpected way.

Luke's Gospel showcases Jesus' humanity as God-man, emphasizing compassion and relatability. It introduces famous parables like the Prodigal Son and Good Samaritan. With more details on Jesus' birth, Luke provides a clear mission statement. In contrast, John's Gospel adopts a unique style, featuring "I AM" statements and focusing on signs. Its purpose is to foster belief in Jesus as the Son of God for eternal life.

Today, more people are on the move in the global diaspora than ever before. What is God doing in our world today? To better understand, we will look at the word of God through the lens of people on the move and be introduced to unreached people groups in the diaspora and pray for them.

🎁Christmas is the time of the year when we give gifts to those we love. 🎄This Christmas, I want you to re-imagine the wonder of Christmas by thinking about all the gifts you have been given because you belong to Jesus. Join us each day as we “unwrap” a special gift that is given to us from above. 🎄✨🎁 Devotional by Dr. Timothy Brown.

12 Days to Abide in Christ during the Holiday season. This advent is designed to help us experience and remember what's the most essential part of our lives and provides a way to reflect on what God has given us. May this be the most wonderful time of the year because we get to celebrate the most wonderful gift our world has ever experienced!

Life with Jesus is an ongoing journey. In the next two weeks, follow Jesus through the Gospel of Luke, learning from his life and teachings as you encounter him in God’s Word. A plan for Catholic pilgrims during the Year of Jubilee, made in partnership with LUMO, Scripture for the visual age.

Committing scripture to memory can be difficult. Singing along with a song isn’t. It’s with this idea, songwriter Kacey Walkingstick has written the Gospel of Luke into song, word for word. This study will focus on chapters 1-3 and cover the Christmas story. Read and hum along to the story of Jesus. You may have heard the Gospel, yet you’ve never heard it like this!

“All generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me,” Mary sang. And she was right. She became the mother of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God! This gives her a unique position in God’s salvation plan. This reading plan is about Mary, a humble and blessed woman with great faith.

The Bible speaks much of God's glory, expressed by the words כָּבוֹד (in Hebrew) and δόξα (in Greek). This is God’s heavenly splendor and majesty that sometimes becomes visible on earth. This reading plan will show you how great God is and how you as a believer can share in His glory.

We all want to believe something better is in store. And God knows we need more than gifts under the tree to find joy. What we need is hope. Created by NewSpring Church, this plan will help you discover the power of hope and how it changes our view of everything in our lives.

This reading plan explores the third Gospel. Luke described Jesus Christ as the one who saves. Humanity is lost and desperate, without help or hope, in need of salvation. The third Gospel reminds us that Jesus died to save us.

Push pause on the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and take the time to prepare your hearts for the Christmas season as a family. With reflections on Christmas songs, meaningful activities, and meditations on the prophecies about Jesus, "the wonders of His love" will wash over you anew as you read this plan. Merry Christmas!

The false gods invented by humankind to give definition to a god they knew must exist, were, unsurprisingly, very much like humankind. They had to be cajoled and bribed by acts of devotion to take notice of us. But the one true God has taken the initiative and seeks us out––to rescue us back to himself. And that is the Christmas story.

Fix your eyes on Jesus. Explore the story of His birth through the eyes of the people caught up in the first Christmas. Take a 14-day journey through the Christmas story captured in the Gospel of Luke: examine your life, pray for yourself and others, and recommit yourself to following Jesus again this Christmas.