Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 1:8

The responsibilities of motherhood leave many of us feeling like we’re sidelined from God’s work for a season. The book of Acts, however, reminds us that we are commissioned to be witnesses for Christ wherever he has us. In this series, we’re studying stories of those described as being “full of the Spirit” to explore the unique ways in which the Holy Spirit empowers our mission as moms today.

If you knew you only had one week left to live, what would you do? Jesus’ last week is called the Passion Week. The word Passion connotes suffering, deep emotion, and longing. Read or watch Joyce Koo Dalrymple explore Jesus’ final days leading up to the Crucifixion. Understand the deep longings of His heart and the mission He came to accomplish.

J.D. Watson presents a brief word study and then offers an application to make that particular Greek word become real for practical living. To aid reinforcement, related verses are listed for the reader's personal study. These brief devotionals will enrich the mind, stir the soul, and empower the life of God's people. This devotional is a preview of the full book.

In this men's devotional, we journey through the Book of Acts, hitting on its major themes as we see God's great power at work in His Church through the power of His Spirit. Written by J.R. Hudberg.

God wants to use people to be a blessing to others. We see this happening in the Old Testament, in the New Testament and even today. This reading plan discusses the most important Bible verses on this topic in one week. Read along and discover how you can be a blessing!

Understanding our identity in Christ is crucial for living a fulfilled and purposeful life. In this 7-day devotional, we will explore various aspects of our identity as followers of Jesus, discovering how we are loved, chosen, and empowered by God. Join us on this journey to uncover profound truths about who we are in Christ. This guide aims to foster a cohesive and meaningful devotional experience, rooted in finding our purpose in the pursuit of love.

God's mission is the expression of His eternal purpose for creation, especially for humanity. Since the fall of man, God has been working throughout history to redeem and restore the broken relationship between Him and humanity. God's mission, or Missio Dei, is centered on bringing all things back into harmony with His will, and the Church is called to be the primary heir and collaborator in this divine mission.

Each day highlights a feast from Leviticus 23, tying it to New Year resolutions to align with God’s will (2 Cor. 5:20). God’s feasts reflect His timing and purpose (Eccl. 3:1) and remind us of His redemptive plan. By living in step with His calendar, we embrace intentionality and grow as His ambassadors, fulfilling our purpose with faith and impact.

Jesus left the church the vision of a movement when he challenged us to reproduce from our own Jerusalem into “Judea, Samaria and the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). For us to see a movement, we need every Christ follower to adopt Jesus' personal mission to “seek and save the lost.” (Luke 19:10). Evangelism is core to the mission of Jesus and essential to accomplishing his vision. This plan is part of a 5 week journey around the topic of Gospel X - Multiplying the Gospel

Jesus left the church the vision of a movement when he challenged us to reproduce from our own Jerusalem into “Judea, Samaria and the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). For us to see a movement, we need every Christ follower to adopt Jesus' personal mission to “seek and save the lost.” (Luke 19:10). Evangelism is core to the mission of Jesus and essential to accomplishing his vision. This plan is part of a 5-week journey on the topic of Gospel X - Multiplying the gospel.

The Lent Project is an initiative of Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts. Each daily devotion includes a portion of Scripture, a devotional, a prayer, a work of visual art or a video, a piece of music, and a poem plus brief commentaries on the artworks and artists. The Seven Last Words of Christ refers to the seven short phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, as gathered from the four Christian gospels. This devotional project connects word, image, voice and song into daily meditations on these words.

Embark on a transformative journey through Acts, where persecution fuels the Gospel's unstoppable spread. Witness divine encounters, radical conversions, and the power of the Holy Spirit breaking barriers. Discover how ordinary believers, empowered by faith, changed the world—and how you can too. Dive in and be inspired!

Rediscover the revolutionary truth of God’s gracious acceptance of you in Christ. Are you trying to be more patient? More generous? More … religious? It’s time to learn to simply abide in Jesus. When you’re captivated by the love of Christ, the natural results are patience, generosity, kindness, self-control, selflessness, and much more. The gospel is the power of God and the only true source of joy, freedom, and audacious faith. 

When you pursue your goals in sports, what are you trying to achieve? Your sacrifice and passion pave the way to accomplish your goals. God does the same for you. He pursues you, loves, and accepts you completely. Success is no longer defined by your skills. You have a new purpose when you play. In this 8-day plan, pursue truth, life, team, and mission to strengthen your relationship with Christ.

Drawing on James Spencer's book titled Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, this Bible Plan examines eight characteristics evident in the Scriptures and in the life of 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody (e.g., surrendered, prayerful, humbled, undistracted, and studious). A free guide including these reflections along with activities and additional devotional content is also available for download from D. L. Moody Center.

The 24/7 Coaches plan is designed to help coaches go from overwhelmed to overflowing by teaching through the life of Peter. We walk through four themes in this study, Reset, Renew, Refuel and Ready. We need a new perspective on winning. We need to redefine our priorities. We need to take back our time and fill it with the presence of Jesus.

We need men of God today. They must be men with God's character, sanctified, broken, humble, and serving their families, churches, and communities with integrity, purity, righteousness, and dignity. Such men will be like salt, bringing hope to the world and the people around them.

Dive into the transformative beginnings of the early church with our "To the Ends of the Earth" Bible reading plan. Over eight days, explore the first chapters of Acts, where the Spirit empowers ordinary disciples to become bold witnesses of Jesus Christ. Each day features a chapter reading, a devotion with key insights, and reflections to inspire your own journey of faith.

Jesus did not only come to save us from our sins. He came so that we could, through His divine power, build a new and different life in Him. Transformed leads men to build the strongest foundation possible. Do not live with without a strategy. Focusing on these pillars will help you become a legacy-minded man and will result in a life of lasting impact.

Your attitude has a powerful effect on your life. To have an attitude of expectancy is to live in anticipation for the blessings of God. In this nine-day plan, David Villa invites you to join him and a few key members of his organization as they discuss what an attitude of expectancy means to them.

Jesus did not only come to save us from our sins. He came so that we could, through His divine power, build a new and different life in Him. Transformed leads men to build the strongest foundation possible. Do not live without a strategy. Focusing on these pillars will help you become a legacy-minded man and will result in a life of lasting impact.

Jesus took 12 men, and for three years, He made them disciples and prepared them for the task He had in mind for them. After three years, with his ascension, Jesus said: “Go and make disciples.” He was actually saying to them: “Go and do the same as what I did.”

For all the ways that God has moved in the past, we know there's so much more to come. Looking through the stories and verses from Southland's debut album "Like The World Has Never Seen," we draw into the Awakening that God wants to bring in our heart, family, city, and nation.

Awakening the Mighty Wind is a nine-day devotional tracing the Holy Spirit’s unstoppable breath from Pentecost to the present. Daily Scripture readings, reflections, response questions, prayers, and “Reach Your Neighbor” action steps invite you to join God’s mission—making disciples, pursuing justice, strengthening the church, and empowering the next generation. Written by Rev. Tamara Fore-Ravelo, president of the Indigenous Ministers Association of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

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