Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 1:8

Everyone grapples with insecurities. Whether you’re jaded from past trauma, a present heartache, or a persistent feeling of rejection, self-doubt doesn’t have to narrate your story. Historically, God has always transformed those who feel the most inadequate into effective leaders, healers, and change agents. Start this reading plan to uncover how God uses “flawed” individuals to illustrate that there is more in you than your history!

An increasingly popular claim by skeptics is that Jesus of Nazareth never existed, or, if he did, he was not God. Why should you believe that Jesus is God? No other religion does. What makes Christians right and everyone else wrong? If we're wrong about Jesus, we're wrong about the belief that is most central to our faith. So, how can we defend the existence and deity of Jesus today?

We sometimes think of the Holy Spirit as a “lesser” part of the Trinity. In truth, the Holy Spirit is a living person with a mind, a will, and emotions. Each name that He has been given—Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, and Standby—reveals another aspect of His beautiful character. For the next seven days, we will explore the wonder of this constant companion—Jesus in us.

The Book of Acts, also called "The Acts of the Apostles," is the companion volume to the Gospel of Luke. This reading plan explores the major concepts that Luke addressed as he unfolded the unhindered spread of the gospel of God's kingdom in the days of the early church.

God has given every individual the power to dream and the power to do - to make grand plans and take small steps. Over seven days be inspired to employ faith and wisdom as you consider your potential in God for the future.

Under the Influence is a 7-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

Change the way you think about evangelism, and discover how we can live Jesus’ story in our own lives simply by being the people God made us and allowing people to be drawn to him through our natural gifts. Drawn from Living His Story, the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book for 2021, this 7-day plan will fill you with confidence in sharing God’s love with the people around you.

After a year spent hunkering down, living smaller, and experiencing a little more fear and anxiety than usual, we are declaring this is the year of going big. No longer will we wait to “get back to normal”; instead, we will start making space for the new things God has for us. We will become less guarded and more daring because this is our year to live All For Love.

Has church attendance failed you in some way? You are not alone. Pastor Josh Melancon helps you discover the purpose of church attendance and identify areas in your life that may be holding you back. Rediscover the joy of being in community with other believers and gain understanding of the practical principles needed to take you from surviving to thriving.

Are you avoiding conversations with Muslim friends about your Christian faith because you have no idea how to begin? Paul’s ministry in Athens will give you a starting place. Then four unique things about Jesus that are in both the Bible and the Qur’an will give you practical examples of how to use common ground to reach Muslims for Christ.

Justice is built into everything that exists. That’s why we have a sense of when it’s missing. Justice is not just a piece of God’s character—it’s a picture of it. When we seek justice, we pursue God’s best for everyone, so in this 7-day Plan, we’ll discover the origins of justice, the problem of injustice, our call to act, and God’s good plans to restore all things.

Have you ever read the book of Acts? Did you know that the book of the acts of real Christians has never stopped? This reading plan is the first part where we will see what the book of Acts wants to say to us.

Being a witness to Christ is simple and natural because it is the result of our relationship with God. God calls us to make disciples of all nations, and that begins with living as witnesses to His life and love. Through this plan, you will discover simple and practical ways to live a life of testimony.

You just gave your life to Jesus! Congratulations on the best decision you'll ever make. Your life is forever changed, and you get to go on the greatest adventure with Jesus, being transformed to be more like him. You’ll probably also have questions about what's next. So take the next seven days of this plan to look at how to get your relationship with Jesus off to the best start.

It is glorious to serve a God who consistently exceeds our expectations. He wants to bless us beyond our wildest imagination. This plan illustrates different areas of our lives where God shows up in a big way on our behalf and how He faithfully amazes us when we least expect it. You will be encouraged by a new perspective on magnifying all He does in your life.

Have you ever dared to dream for new beginnings, but wondered when they would happen? Has God said that it is time for change, but you are wondering what it looks like? New beginnings are birthed in hope - a dream born out of hearing God speak to our hearts. And new beginnings always involve an increase of faith.

We believe that God works miracles today by the power of the Holy Spirit to bless people and advance his kingdom. We’re believing God for miracles that will testify to his power and create new opportunities for the gospel to advance. Our devotional material focuses on miracles from the book of Acts, where we see God showing his love for people, resulting in the kingdom of God advancing.

Every year, we gather to pray and fast so we can listen to God’s voice and know what He is telling us to do. Amid impossible situations, God’s miracles and wonders point to who He is so that we may trust Him and share about Him with others. This family devotional is designed to be used by parents with children from ages two to twelve.

In our personal relationship with Jesus, there is an upward dynamic from earth to heaven - prayers going UP, praises going UP, worship going UP that allow us to know Jesus more intimately. We are also called to have a horizontal axis to our faith - an OUTworking to our world. This is a seven-day reading plan designed to help you have an Up & Out faith this year.

What does it mean to be Empowered by the Holy Spirit? This 7-day plan will introduce you to a life full of the Holy Spirit and help discover the Fruitfulness that is only found in Him. Topics in this plan include being full of life, knowing the Holy Spirit as a person, being transformed by the Holy Spirit, Praying in the Spirit, speaking in tongues and other Spiritual gifts.

With a zealous passion and clear vision, leaders long for meaningful change. Every leader desires to see God powerfully send His Spirit. Learn the seven things the Apostles did to prepare for the Spirit to come at Pentecost.

This plan follows some of Paul’s story and encourages us to never give up on God. When the going gets tough, we need to keep our hearts tuned to Him, respond when He calls, and then be courageous in using our testimony to spread the good news. Be challenged by Paul’s life and remember that if God calls you into a tough situation, it’s for a purpose!

This Bible study plan will show you the diversity, depth, and divine promise of the Great Commission. You will see there are several Great Commission passages that Jesus said at different times. The study will give some contextual background, synthesize the passages to give you a more robust view of the task, and give some practical next steps to help you better fulfill the Great Commission.

This 7-day daily prayer guide will show you how to begin a practice of breakthrough prayer, tapping into God’s unlimited power, opening new doors of possibilities, and transforming your life and world.

Do you feel stuck? Do you think God has forgotten you and left you in a place of waiting? Do you feel aimless and lacking purpose? Join me as we see what God wants us to do while waiting. You are not alone.