Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 1:26

In the Psalms, King David expresses his desire to “behold the beauty of the Lord and meditate in His temple.” This series of reflections provides a space for readers to examine and delight in the beauty of God revealed through His attributes and actions. Divine beauty is reflected from creation to consummation. What follows is an invitation to respond with worship and wonder.

The doctrines of the Christian faith tell God’s Grand Story by introducing a broad understanding of God and His ways. This six-day devotional will foster spiritual growth and stimulate a desire to know God more. Theological topics coupled to Scripture will awaken you to the sovereign, beautiful, loving God—our Father, Savior, and Life-giver.

What does it mean as sportspeople to be made in the image of God? Join us on this 6-day devotion plan and find out how God has made you to be!

The Bible is a rich source of information from God, but sometimes we become so familiar with the verses we read that we miss or misunderstand the meaning entirely. This short set of readings takes us through the 5 most common verses, missed or misunderstood by 99% of all Christians around the world. Take the challenge - how many of these verses do you know?

Have you tried all the things yet still struggle with your body image? Author Heather Creekmore will take you on a journey to look at body image issues through the lens of Scripture. She’ll help you see your image issues differently and find a path to freedom through God’s Truth instead of culture’s ever-changing recommendations for a better body.

Being an everyday disciple of Jesus requires involvement in a community. The Bible makes it clear that God never envisaged or allowed for lone ranger disciples. Everyday disciples find commitment to and involvement in a community both essential and strategic. This plan explores the importance and purpose of community for disciples of Jesus.

Think about a time you meant to spend time with God but didn’t. Was it out of spite? Or just because you had too much going on? Burnout doesn’t just affect your 9 to 5— it affects your life with God. To delight in the Bible, seek first God’s kingdom, and become more like Jesus, we need a life of margin and rest. In this plan, we’ll show you how.

What Happens Next is an optimistic, accessible, and nonsensational guide to what the Bible says about the end times empowering you to face the future with faith. You will be encouraged to ponder God’s promises for the future. Max Lucado reminds you, “It’s all about hope. It’s all about him."

Everything and everyone has a Purpose in life. We are all designed to fulfill a specific function or role. This Plan assists in how to walk out your God-given design. God made you to be a vessel of honor, a vessel in His Hands to advance His Kingdom and give Him Glory. Take some time to discover what this means by embarking on this Plan.

God’s rescue plan for his people has always centered on Jesus, our Immanuel – “God with us.” In this devotional, we’ll walk through Scriptures from Genesis in Revelation to explore this plan in action and be reminded of the role we get to play in it. God has gone to great lengths to be “with us,” and he is still using his people to reveal himself to the whole world today!

Come get your masculine heart back. A six-session film series features the teaching of John Eldredge and the stories of men pursuing their warrior hearts through God’s invitation of battle, adventure, and beauty. This is a great Plan to do together with the guys in your life. Based on the bestselling book "Wild At Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul."

Ask any group what it means to be a Christian, and we will hear different answers. But what unifies us? What are the basic characteristics of our faith that every Christian affirms? In this six-day devotional study, Francis Chan will lead us in an exploration of key concepts common to all Christians through the centuries. No matter what divides us, we are united by these truths about the God we worship and our relationship with him.

In a spiritually confused culture, now is as important as ever to gain clarity on the Christian faith. Over these few days, we will learn the foundations of what it means to follow Jesus and seek to gain boldness in the profession of our faith.

All over the world, 1 in 8 people go to bed hungry every night, even though there is enough food for everyone. In this reading plan, international aid agency Tearfund and theologian Ruth Valerio help us reflect biblically on hunger and how we think about food, as well as how we can take action for our brothers and sisters around the world.

Everyone has a worldview, but what does that mean in today's world of skepticism and doubt? Taken from Summit Ministry's completely rewritten "Understanding the Times."

Isn't there more to life? What am I here to do? Your mission at work - and all of life - will become clear as you discover your role in God's incredible story. This 7-day reading plan will provide you a better understanding of God's command to Adam and Eve in Genesis 1, sometimes called the "cultural mandate," and how to apply it to your life. On each day, you will get a Bible reading and a brief devotional that will help you clarify your mission.

God designed us to do life with other people. Not just any people, but people that will support, encourage and love us. These types of relationships can be easier said than done, especially when we know that people can hurt us and cause us pain. Nevertheless, deep relationships are something that God calls us to strive for. Dive into this plan to learn more about how to develop and sustain these types of life-giving friendships.

Step into the presence of an eternal God who is bidding you to find serenity and security in Him. With topics addressing all walks and phases of life, these 7 daily devotions by Dr. Charles Stanley include a scripture, a meaningful application, a short prayer, and an “In His Presence” takeaway for thought all written to help you enter into the Lord's presence.

Parents, do you love being a parent but sometimes feel overwhelmed by the many stresses that come with parenting? If so, this free 7-day devotional will be an encouragement to you and offer practical parenting tips that can lighten your load! You’ll also enjoy how the story of Creation is creatively woven into each day’s teaching.

What exactly happened, “In the beginning …” and in the time that followed? Throughout most of history, Genesis was considered an accurate and reliable record, but over the past 250 years, it has become one of the most controversial books of all time. Events like Creation of the universe in six days, a real Adam and Eve, and a global Flood are now questioned by many… including some Christians. Study the compelling truth Genesis provides in this 7-day plan inspired by the feature film IS GENESIS HISTORY?

God’s unique crafting of our universe is to be treasured and adored. Yet, we find ourselves living in a time when the climate is changing, leaving those living in poor communities even more vulnerable to poverty, hunger and displacement. As God-ordained stewards of his creation, we have been given the privilege of looking after this beautiful earth. Over the course of seven days, we will reflect on each day of creation and how we can live differently, sustainably and ethically as part of our worship to Creator God.

Are you struggling with insecurity? Low self-confidence? You should know that God sees you as flawless! This devotional plan is made for the entire family and includes devotionals for parents, teens, and more. Here, you and your family will learn how to refocus your vision so you can understand how God sees you all as redeemed and loved.

Now, more than ever before, the world needs people committed to kindness. This study complements Hal Donaldson's latest book, Your Next 24 Hours , and challenges readers to be a force for good at home, work and in their communities.

In this 7-day reading plan, Beth Moore uses questions from Scripture to lead you into intimacy with the One who knows you best. The crooked punctuation mark at the end of a sentence speaks of curiosity, interest, and perhaps doubt. A question is an invitation to vulnerability, to intimacy. The Bible does not shy away from such an invite. Over and over we see the people of God asking questions of their Creator. We also see the God of the universe asking questions of His creation. The Quest is a challenge to accept the invitation.  Learn to dig into the Word, to respond to the questions of God, and to bring your questions before Him. Let the crooked punctuation mark be the map that points you into a closer relationship with the Father.

Does systematic theology sound a bit . . . intimidating? If your answer is yes, this Bible reading plan is for you. Featuring content adapted from the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible , this reading plan pairs short, easy-to-read summaries of basic topics in systematic theology with key Bible passages from which those doctrines are drawn. The goal of this resource is to not only introduce you to systematic theology but also demonstrate how specific doctrines connect to the very words of Scripture.