Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 1:8

Who are you as a person? As a leader? As a friend? Many times we need to take a step back and look around us. What does our community of friends look like? What are our priorities? Who are we calling on for advice? This 10-day reading plan is to encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and stretch beyond your limits.

This reading plan includes ten daily devotions based on Max Lucado’s book and small-group curriculum Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God, on sale August 7, 2018 . During this study, you will explore ten key promises of God found in the Bible and learn how these promises offer unshakable hope for your soul.

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. 

The New Testament challenges each of us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). What does this mean and how do we do this? The Spiritual Life Basics reading plan helps you learn how to develop and grow in your relationship with Jesus. Begin growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ today!

Jesus ascended to heaven forty days after his resurrection. During that time He appeared to His followers, saying, “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." Waiting can be difficult. Behind closed doors, praying and waiting for the gift of the Spirit… for ten days. God is up to something!

Our decisions determine our lives. In today's rapidly changing world, the cost of poor decisions (and no decisions) is higher than ever. Making big decisions can rewrite lives, careers, families, churches, and businesses. A lot is at stake. This devotional will teach you how to choose well.

All Christians have a relationship with the Holy Spirit, but not all Christians have intimacy with Him. There is a difference between a relationship and intimacy. A relationship with the Holy Spirit comes through salvation. However, intimacy only comes through the surrender of our lives to the Holy Spirit.

Lisa Schwarz guides you through 10 days of identity-affirming self-declarations through Scripture. Reconciling who you think you are versus who God called you to be is vital in walking out your true identity in Christ.

The Lord Jesus went back to heaven after His resurrection. But He did not leave His followers alone. He is with them every day through His Holy Spirit. This reading plan shows you how this Spirit gives believers the strength, comfort, and help they need daily.

Sometimes, everything in life seems to get stuck, and we desperately need a fresh start. Mark describes how God made a new beginning possible by sending His Son to earth. This reading plan shows what it means to leave our old life behind and start over - with the Lord Jesus.

In this ten-day reading plan, David Platt sounds an urgent, honest clarion call to choose the life that truly counts in this world, giving us a clear understanding of the foundations of following Jesus. No matter your age or ethnicity or where on the planet you find yourself, be inspired to know God and make him known in every nation.

Evangelism isn’t just a task—it’s a way of life. This 10-day plan will deepen your understanding and help make sharing Jesus a natural part of your everyday life. Each day, you’ll explore practical ways to share your faith, from simple prayers to meaningful conversations. With Scripture-based insights and real-life examples, you’ll learn to partner with the Holy Spirit and step into everyday opportunities with confidence and authenticity.

This dynamic 10-day reading plan delves into church planting in the Book of Acts, revealing the biblical principles and powerful inspiration behind expanding the Kingdom of God. Experience the faith, strategy, and boldness that fueled the early church’s unstoppable growth.

Out of all the things that our soul could crave, there's only one name that can truly satisfy. This plan takes us through the things Only Jesus has done, is doing, and promises to do in restoring our hearts and healing the world.

Welcome to Preparing for Outpouring – A 10-Day Journey Toward Pentecost. No matter where you are in your faith—seasoned believer or just beginning to explore—this journey is for you. Each day offers space to slow down, reflect, and make room for the Holy Spirit. Scripture says Jesus gives “the Spirit without limit” (John 3:34), and He’s still pouring out His presence on all who are willing to receive.

With Sandy Tales, we tell the old Bible stories through sand art. All of these stories open windows to the reality of God. God's stories with humanity through the ages bring hope, comfort, and life and they connect people with God. In this reading plan, you will discover more about the wealth and background of Ascension.

Red Letter Challenge is a discipleship experience. Through the words of Jesus, readers will be introduced to the five main targets that disciples of Jesus should shoot for. If you are tired of just checking religious boxes, if you know you were made for something more, and if you want to make a greater difference in the world, Red Letter Challenge is for you!

Jesus Christ has existed from eternity as God the Son. But He came to earth to make sinful people right with God again. His salvation work can be described in three key words: He is the ultimate Prophet, Priest and King — not just during His earthly ministry, but forever. This reading plan takes 11 days to discover what these three ‘offices’ of Jesus imply.

“There is a God in Heaven who loves you as you are and not as you should be.” This reading plan is a testament of God’s love through His Word to tell us that He loves us as we are. That love will save us from our sin and make us what we should be as God’s children.

Culture has changed. Church beliefs shouldn’t. It’s each for our culture of individuality and innovation to shape the way we think about the church. With so many questions, opinions, and interpretations among people today—even within the church—what should we all agree on as essential to the Christian faith? Join Matt Chandler for 12 days answering this question as we walk through a historic creed of the Christian faith.

This plan is a guide to discover God’s story as it unfolds in the Bible - from Genesis through Revelation. Over 12 days, each devotional will introduce one part of that story. Each will list the Scripture passages covering that period, and dates, highlight its main points and briefly summarize the part it plays within the context of God’s redemptive plan. The Bible reading each day should take about 30 minutes.

Today, more people are on the move in the global diaspora than ever before. What is God doing in our world today? To better understand, we will look at the word of God through the lens of people on the move and be introduced to unreached people groups in the diaspora and pray for them.

Jesus’ story on earth starts long before He was born. It begins in the wombs of women whose stories are complex, messy, and often unexpected. Join us as we dive into the lives of five incredible women—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary—who made up Jesus’ lineage and discover how they made a mark not only within their lifetimes, but also in the years and years to come.

One of the most common questions for people who are new to following Jesus is, “What do I do now?” What does it look like to love him, obey him, and be a part of a community of believers? This reading plan gives a biblical framework for how to integrate your personal relationship with Jesus and the mission of the church.

What does it mean to live a life when God's Holy Spirit speaks? In this devotion, travel through the first 8 chapters of Acts and witness how the Holy Spirit works in extraordinary ways. These devotions will unpack the Spirit’s guidance, bold miracles, and the early disciples' powerful testimony. Learn how you, too, can be a vessel for God’s work and be moved by the same Spirit that ignited the early church.