Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:8

The Bible says love is great and indispensable. It tells us to love the people around us. But most of all, the Bible speaks about God’s amazing love for us humans and invites us to love Him back with all our hearts. Do you love God?

Discover the Wonder of Grace through this 8-day Reading Plan that offers discussion, reflection, and prayer. Explore what Grace is, and how God views you, examine your motivations, uncover the possibilities of change, face your fears, examine your purpose, and make your life truly count. Through reflections and prayer, this short Plan will help you define Grace and embark on an even deeper journey with Him.

Written to early Christians facing cultural pressures and spiritual confusion in the first century A.D., the apostle Peter’s second epistle provides a framework for living a fruitful life in Christ. Second Peter 1:5-8, in particular, represents a call for believers to grow spiritually by strengthening the foundation of their faith through endurance, godliness, and the like. Over the next eight days, we will explore the virtues Peter identified as underpinning a Christ-centered life and why they still matter today.

During this nine day reading plan you will explore God’s design and purpose for marriage. We will also discuss five habits of a healthy, God-honoring marriage and how you can incorporate them into your own marriage. So whether your marriage is “going well” and you’re looking for a little more or you’re about to “throw in the towel” and call it quits, this plan can help!

If the Bible gives promises of health and healing, why are many Christians sick? The Scriptures offer essential insights into this question. This devotional explores what actually causes disease, why we become sick, how we can defeat disease, and God’s role in this process. Join Dr. Henry W. Wright in Exposing the Spiritual Roots of Disease.

It is one thing to have a relationship with the Lord; another is to experience intimacy with Him. Join the apostle John in the pursuit of fellowship with God through chapter 4 and beginning of chapter 5 of 1 John. Together, we will explore the portrait of perfect love—the mandate to love, the manifestation of love, and the motivation for love. Experience God’s perfect love and Maximum Joy!

When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He began by showing what it means to be blessed in the kingdom of God. In this 9-day devotional from Skye Jethani, he looks with fresh eyes and illustrations to understand what it would mean if we took Jesus' words seriously. This plan is based on Skye's new book "What if Jesus Was Serious?"

Friendship with God is all about growing your relationship with God. Throughout scripture God has many names. Comforter, Lord, Protector, Provider and on. One of the things He called Himself that really hit me hard was that He called Himself my friend. What could life look like if we live like God was actually our friend? This changed my life and I hope it will change yours as well!

Luke 15 is a threefold parable, a bit like a three-leafed shamrock clover, that Jesus told about lostness. The Sunday School definition of a parable is that it’s an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. So, when Jesus talks about sheep, coins and sons, He's not just an entertaining storyteller: He's illustrating heaven’s spiritual truths.

The Big Questions About God will help you discover the answers to some of the questions you’ve wondered about. Does God exist? What is he like? Is he really interested in me? It’s easy to doubt when we have to go through tough times. However, the answers here will challenge you and build your faith in the rock-solid reality of God’s existence and your relationship with him.

This devotional explores some of God’s attributes to help you know your Heavenly Father better. Everything we have is from God—including our Salvation granted through the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the daily reminders of His Presence. Spend some time giving thanks to Almighty God as a practice of obedience and display of worship. Each day has additional journaling prompts designed to keep your eyes focused on God.

The fruit of the Holy Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23, represents God's transformative work in the life of a believer. These qualities are woven throughout Scripture, offering a portrait of the Christlike character we are called to embody. Embracing these virtues is the definitive mark of a life changed by Jesus and empowered by His Holy Spirit. This nine-part devotional will explore just what that looks like in the life of a true Christ-follower.

The Christian life involves more than just personal spirituality; the Lord wants us to be active in His work in both the church and the world. By only focusing on the parts of the Lord's promises that are convenient for us, we are not fulfilling God's will for us, and our spiritual state will eventually suffer. It's important to learn how to make the effort necessary to produce fruit for the Lord, not only for the benefit of others, but also for our own good.

Jesus was the perfect gift of grace. Discover more about God's gift to the world as you read these 10 Christmas reflections from Our Daily Bread.

Live Brilliantly guides us through 1 John to see how God calls us to be His light bearers here on earth. This 10-day study will take you through the beginning of the book. Each day you'll spend about 20 minutes looking at the truth in the verses and applying it to your own life.

Jen Wilkin leads us through key passages of Scripture that teach us about God’s communicable attributes—his qualities that we are called to imitate as we are conformed to the image of Christ in all things. In just 3–4 minutes each day, you’ll be encouraged to look to Jesus as your example as you seek to live the Christian life with joy, perseverance, and faithfulness.

Fully trusting God in every circumstance, challenge or situation is something we all struggle with. Here’s why: Our faith is only as strong as what we believe about the object of our faith. We can’t or won’t trust things or people we don’t believe are trustworthy. In this 10-day plan, we explore the perfection of God’s character and why, as a result, He is perfectly trustworthy regardless of our circumstances.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan.

What is love? Is love as superficial as the word we use it to describe everything from food to people? Am I loved for who I am or what I do? Does God love me?

The Greatest Gift will take you through the Christmas story in ten days, reminding you of the reason why you can have hope, joy, and peace in a world filled with turmoil and despair.

The Bible starts with the words “In the beginning, God…,” and the focus stays on Him throughout every chapter and verse. In this ten-day plan, Alistair Begg considers who God is, what He’s done, and what that means for you and me, all the while inviting you to “behold your God!”

1, 2, & 3 John are all about Jesus! This 10-day plan will walk you through the books of 1, 2, & 3 John by reading just a chapter or two a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

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.