Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:16

As you hold your children in your arms or your heart, Jesus holds you. He will help you guide, comfort, nurture, and protect your precious ones. He chose you for them, and he will give you everything you need to walk through every moment. Discover the power of prayer in these devotions from "In Jesus’ Arms." God is with you, he is for you, and he hears you.

How do we “put on love” and strive for peace in today’s divided world? In this 10-day reading plan, we’ll learn how Jesus’ sacrifice makes it possible for us to experience forgiveness, abundant life, and grace with one another.

What does it really mean to worship God? It can be tempting to view worship simply as the songs we sing on Sunday. But that can’t be our only response to a gracious God who passionately pursues us, time and time again. In this reading plan, Lauren Lee Anderson and Clay Finnesand share reflections behind the lyrics of the latest North Point Worship album, Our God Will See Us Through.

First John is all about family—God’s family. Discover what it means to have the right fellowship with God and others. Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you to consistent growth— outward and inward transformation. In ten lessons, trusted Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee encourages us to “walk in the light” as God’s children and image-bearers of Jesus Christ.

Foster faithful endurance in seasons of suffering, tragedy, and loss with Bible stories, real-life stories, and reflection questions.

Whether for the first time or the 1,000th time, there is never a bad time to ask Jesus to show us who we are because of Him. Through this 10-day plan, you will find 10 biblical truths that will encourage your heart and 10 prayers to refresh your spirit and declare over your life.

The Letters of John guide us through what it looks like to live as a follower of Christ.

Are your fears holding you back from God's best in your life? Do you recognize that your fear is robbing you of your faith and trust in God? We all deal with fear from time to time. God has given us this critical emotion for good reasons. But there are those times when our regular and normal fears become illogical and unreasonable. They lead us to make bad decisions that only make things worse. God is with you and HIS perfect love casts out fear.

We all want to grow, but spiritual maturity often seems elusive, and we can become frustrated. Becoming Mature is a transformative resource for believers seeking real growth and a deeper walk with Christ. It goes deep into the nitty gritty of becoming more like Christ in the face of life's challenges and our brokenness. Whether you're a new believer, battling stagnation, or seeking more of God, this series of plans provides practical tools to unlock deep and lasting growth in your life! This plan is Part 3 in the series and covers The Spiritual Growth Process.

The moment you come to faith in Jesus Christ, you receive the Holy Spirit in your heart. He transforms you from within and makes you grow in holiness. This reading plan studies the fruit that the Holy Spirit bears in the lives of believers, as it is listed in Galatians 5:22-23.

Confident and bold people can achieve much in life, or so we think. We're told, “Come on, you can do it!” The Bible tells us to be confident: not in ourselves, but in God! And that, truly is a far more solid foundation for a joyful life!

It is often stated that in war: "The first casualty is truth". How can we discern genuine Christianity from false Christianity? This is the question addressed in 1 John, the letter we shall dive deep into in this plan. John writes in 1 John in the wake of a schism in the churches he oversees to help Christians like you and me navigate this leading question: what makes genuine Christianity genuine, and what are the features of false Christianity, and how can we tell the difference?

Everyone wants to know what true love is. But few people look at what the Bible says about love. Love is one of the central themes of Scripture and the most essential virtue of the Christian life. This plan from Thistlebend Ministries explores the biblical meaning of love and how to love God better and love others.

Embark on a 12 day journey through the Apostle's Fast devotional. Explore virtues like love, joy, and peace through Scripture, apostolic lives, and Early Church wisdom. Reflect on each virtue, pray for growth, and draw closer to God.

In this BibleX study, you will explore the books of Hebrews, James, 1 John, and Revelation. You will study portions of Scripture, learn the key points by viewing a short video, and grow by applying the Scripture’s teachings to your life. BibleX is a free resource to help expand your knowledge of the Bible.

Ready to start living life like God intended, with purpose, joy and optimism? These selections from Joyce Meyer’s Power Thoughts devotional can help you change your thoughts and attitudes so that you can get rid of the “life-stinks-then-you-die” mindset and replace it with an “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” attitude.

Shaunti Feldhahn studied thousands of men and women to learn the most important things that matter to an abundant, happy marriage. It turns out, her research findings match what the Bible has said all along. This reading plan highlights those key Biblical secrets that we often miss — and which, once we apply them, usually make an immediate, wonderful difference. See more of her research, books, or speaking at shaunti.com.

Unlimited Purpose helps you see God's amazing plans for your life through his gift of grace. By exploring his purpose for you, you can deepen your relationship with him and allow his power to work through you. This is a reading  plan for every Christian, especially if you long to discover greater direction in your faith journey. The Unlimited Purpose reading plan explores the vision and heart God has for you. 

What is keeping you from pursuing your God-given calling? Fear? Doubt? Feeling unqualified? In this 14-day reading plan based off of her book "Undaunted," Christine Caine, will guide you through life-changing truths from Scripture for developing a bold faith. You will be encouraged and inspired as Christine shares her personal journey of learning to live life undaunted.

Your faith will expand as you read these challenging insights into faith-filled living by noted evangelist Smith Wigglesworth, the “Apostle of Faith.” You will connect with God’s glorious power, cast out doubt, and see impossibilities turn into realities. Your prayer life will be transformed as you experience the joy of seeing powerful results when ministering to others. “God is more eager to answer than we are to ask,” says Wigglesworth.

In Revelation, we see Jesus as the “Lion of the tribe of Judah” and the “Lamb who was slain.” So much of God’s kingdom embodies paradox; even Jesus Himself was sovereign AND He submitted to authority. He’s the beginning AND the end. He isn’t relegated to one or the other. Join us for this 14-day study as we learn about how God’s kingdom and character may surprise us.

You may be incarcerated, but you are not forgotten. Here is two weeks' worth of hope, including devotions and encouraging testimonies from former inmates in a reading plan developed by Hope is Alive Ministries, with the assistance of Beth Niestemski, LCSW, former Associate Director of Mental Health for New York City's Rikers Island.

Join Quina Aragon for 14 days of learning to trust in God's Love when life is just too much. Love has a story, and you are a part of it.

Over the next 15 days, read through John’s letter to the church in 1 John alongside explanatory passages adapted from ESV Expository Commentary: Hebrews–Revelation (Volume 12).

Ever wonder what the Bible says about love? So did we, so we went through and picked out a couple of thoughts for this plan. Enjoy.