Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 1:10

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.

Life is not easy, and along with the hard days come many negative emotions. Generally, we deal with them by venting, stewing, or hiding. Did you know that many of the Psalms are prayers born out of these strong emotions? These reading plans will explore the raw and honest prayers of fear, pain, guilt, and doubt found in the Psalms, teaching us how to share these feelings with the Lord.  

What do Christians believe? Division and controversy seem to be rampant today, but for 2,000 years, Christ-followers have been unified in belief. The oldest confession of faith, the Apostles’ Creed, reminds and teaches us what we believe. In this reading plan, take a fresh look at the Apostles Creed, discovering the major beliefs of Christianity and how the Creed prepares us to share what we believe.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

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.

Renowned Bible study writer Cynthia Heald explores the everyday journey of becoming like Christ. With seasoned guidance from a lifelong faith, she shares the challenges and rewards of embodying Christlikeness, as well as her own stumbling in learning to become like Jesus. This insightful and thought-provoking plan will inspire and encourage you to step into the simple yet powerful ways God molds us into the image of His Son.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the sixth in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Salvation is a free gift of God, and we can accept it just by believing that Jesus is the Son of God, who came to earth to die for our sins and rise again. Salvation is for everyone who believes, but is believing enough? Join us as we uncover 4 checks from the Bible to be sure that your salvation is real, and can never be taken away.

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.

One foundational practice for Christians is prayer. However, many people don't know how to pray, or even feel uncomfortable praying. This devotional teaches you a simple system on how to pray, and positions you for success through a vibrant prayer life.

Come experience a deepened connection to God’s Word, a greater sense of purpose, and a stronger relationship with the Holy Spirit. This 5-day reading plan will help you not only understand God’s Word but also live it out in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Sin. Lies. Hypocrisy. They’re a sad part of the human experience. They’re a sad part of the people of God. In Acts 5, we see the early believers come face-to-face with them, and insights into them within ourselves. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts; the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Sin is messy, universal, and separates us from God, distorting our identity and relationships. Yet, sin doesn’t have the final say. Through Jesus, God offers deliverance, grace, and restoration. This 5-day devotional, “The Scandal of Sin,” invites you to reflect on sin’s impact, embrace God’s compassion, and find freedom through confession, testimony, and accountability. Whether you’re wrestling with sin or seeking growth, this journey will help you step into God’s light and love. The scandal of sin is great, but His grace is greater. Let’s dive in together and rediscover the hope found in Him.

The church is meant to be a place of healing and hope. Too often it’s a place of hurt. This 5-day plan is designed to help you navigate times when church hurt happens. It continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Learn to pray like Nehemiah with full confidence that even when the situation looks bleak, God has not abandoned His own. Use Nehemiah’s prayers as a guide to pray for those enduring times of difficulty in your family, town, country, and across the world.

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!

With the advent of social media, the need for relationship, validation, and approval from others has never been so visually apparent. In this 6-Day devotional you will see through scripture how lasting peace, confidence, and joy comes only from knowing God and being known by HIm.

In this devotional series, pastor Gregg Matte take us on a passage by passage journey through the First Letter of John. Practical, biblical, analytical, spiritual. Your whole understanding of this important book of the Bible is about to receive a major boost towards living the eternal truths contained within it. On this third plan of the series we will learn how God cleanses us and restores us.

Imagine meeting Jesus face-to-face. What questions would you ask Him? In this six-day reading plan, meet women from the Bible who encountered Jesus face-to-face. Find out how Jesus answers relevant questions such as, “Will Jesus forgive me?” or “Will Jesus acknowledge my suffering?” and how He offers hope to each woman in the midst of her circumstances.

Discipline is a struggle and not a comforting word to hear. Have you ever considered that habit, thought process, or addiction as a gateway to an undisciplined life? Begin to experience the freedom in Christ from unhelpful patterns by starting this six-day reading plan.

The time has come to tear down the walls that have separated us and the religious spirit that has bound us. Racial Reconciliation and unity are possible in our day. The world is waiting for the Church to rise up and to be what God created her to be. This devotional will help you see the Church, and its divine purpose, through the eyes of Christ.

Even though we routinely make decisions and set directions as leaders, knowing God’s will can still be difficult for us. Sometimes, all seems clear until we find that we’re headed the wrong way. At other times, we proceed more cautiously and miss the opportunity God had for us. In this study, we present a 5-step process to help clarify God’s will, even when it seems He is silent.

Most people experience deep pain at some point in their life. After a traumatic or difficult event, people may feel angry, confused, or scared. There are other forms of pain - grief, broken relationships, addictions, and more. Most people encounter one of these in their life - and the worst part is that without processing the pain, people often become bitter or numb.

Have you ever heard someone talking about Christianity, and deep down you have the sense that what they're saying doesn't feel right? It happens all the time, so in this series we'll be diving into identifying false teachings and beliefs that are so often misrepresented by well-meaning Christians. We'll go over topics like baptism, meditation, misused Bible verses, and many more!

Even though we routinely make decisions and make plans in life, knowing God’s will can be difficult. Sometimes, all seems clear until we find that we’re headed the wrong way. At other times, we proceed more cautiously, and miss the opportunity God had for us. In this very practical study, we present a 5-step process to help clarify God’s will, even when it seems He is silent.