Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 1:3

What are you missing if you only read the Bible? We have long recognized that the Bible was written for us, but not to us, and requires us to make efforts to bridge the cultural gap between ourselves as readers and the writers of the ancient world. In this study, we will become aware of yet another gap that we must recognize and factor into our reading: we must bridge the modality gap between the written word and the oral word.

Every person craves sense. We want to know where from and why we are here, what’s wrong with this world, is there hope and how that all is going to end. In this short plan we’ll dive into four great acts of God’s story – Creation, the Fall, Redemption and Restoration. It’s not just some theological scheme, but the live story — and God invites everyone in. And if we get this story right, we’ll be able to get a clearer view of not only God, but ourselves and our place in this world.

Do you feel powerless? Do you long to see God's power and glory revealed in your life? As you put your trust in Christ alone, He will manifest Himself to you as the source of all joy, peace, and truth - God Most High. Five-day study by Thistlebend Ministries.

Have you ever pondered the meaning of “time” and the importance of it? We all know that time is precious, but do we live life valuing time? In this devotional, you will gain an understanding of how precious time is for the believer and try to use your time wisely.

Talking about faith should be so simple. But there is a kind of cultural Christian lingo that doesn’t translate. We can no longer assume our friends understand words such as grace or gospel. Others, like lost and sin, have become so negative they are nearly conversation-enders. If you’ve ever felt this tension, maybe you need to join author Jonathan Merritt for a little spiritual speech therapy. In this 5-day devotional, we’ll learn how to speak God from scratch. Together, let’s discover a faith worth talking about.

The Bible has a lot to say about light, starting on the very first page and going all the way through to the last page. Followers of Jesus Christ are called to "live in the light" - and that means something very different than "get some sun" or "catch some rays." After all, God didn't just make light. He IS light.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Begin with the first part "In the Beginning." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Many of us are just living. Not excelling, not exceeding, not progressing, just breathing. That's unacceptable. I believe that there are dreams and visions that God has placed in your heart and it is your job to unearth them and chase them with vigor. This bible study will help you sort through the clutter in your mind and get clear on how you want to live your life.

Many of us have been blindsided by devastating events, when the world came crashing down around us. In these moments, we can take comfort in knowing God is still writing our story. In this five-day devotional, Kerry and Chris Shook invite you to see the gift of each day.

It never crossed anyone’s mind to be living in a world that’s fighting a pandemic. Giving the right response will help us not only survive, but also thrive and become a better version of ourselves once this pandemic ends. For the next five days, learn how to guard your faith, focus on God’s goodness, listen to the Holy Spirit, do good, and build yourself as you look up to God.

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” So what is faith? And why does God place so much value on this one virtue that our eternity depends on it? Join us for five audio guides through Hebrews 11, as Kris Langham explores the nature of faith and recounts the stories of some of faith’s greatest heroes - from Bible times to present day.

Have you ever read a story that you wanted to be a part of? Your Bible tells the story of history, from beginning to end, and you are one of the characters! In order to understand your role, you first have to know who's story you're a part of. Over the next five days, come get to know God, the creator of the universe.

Have you ever wondered if you really matter to God? Sometimes we can question everything we once knew, doubting ourselves, others, and even our faith. When you feel overcome with confusion, you need to know there’s a God who understands and can handle anything you can throw at Him. In this plan, you will learn no doubt is too big or strong for God to help you overcome.

It has never been more difficult to flee sexual immorality and pursue holiness. We live in an age of unprecedented access to sexual temptation. The struggle with lust is fierce battle, an enslaving addiction, and a deep brokenness. Pastor Joe Rigney shows us that through the gospel it is the Holy Spirit that gives us victory, sets us free, and heals our wounds.

Sometimes life gets so hard that even believers cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel in the desperate situations they are facing. Scripture, however, is full of hope, even for the darkest of times. This devotional explores five biblical truths found in the story of creation and repeated throughout the Bible that can help believers find hope and overcome disappointments.

Every day begins with morning. Every day begins with light in place of darkness. This simple recurring movement is a basic part of God’s Creation, and a profound picture and description of God’s Redemption. Over 5 days, Celtic Worship invite you to join them and spend time with the One who has used, is using, and will use ‘morning’ - in our lives and in all things.

This plan is for any woman who has ever feared, fallen, risked, failed, prayed, hoped, loved, lost, held on or walked away, been discouraged or felt frozen in time. It’s a message of hope for women who long to see their true worth through the eyes of their heavenly Father, so they can become all He has called them to be.

Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you either don’t know your calling or can’t step into it with a clear plan? Pastor Mike Signorelli wants to take you through this 5-day reading plan to break confusion and help you achieve mental and emotional clarity. We will unpack the story of Joshua and Caleb and give you a strategy for going from chaos to clarity with Jesus.

How effectively are you living for eternity? Are you living your life by the flesh or by the Spirit? We want to help you discover a new way to be human by introducing you to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us total access to Jesus. The Spirit of God will fill every void in your life.

Did you know the Bible tells one big story? Let’s look at God’s big story by looking at the stories of water in the Bible—and how they all point to Jesus, the One with Living Water.

Our heavenly Father loves and longs to be with us every day. This five day devotional helps us to intentionally live our lives with Him and for Him. This plan also offers more than revelation, it provides a way for habitation. Intimately, we will experience the presence of God through His word and His unending love. Each day we will learn more about God and our hunger to dwell with Him will increase more and more.

When a sculptor or artist creates something, they imprint part of who they are into the thing they’re creating – that’s what makes these items so precious and incredible – they carry the essence of their creator within them. This is true of the world that God created – we can see Him in every created thing. Join us in this plan as we take a different aspect of God’s incredible creation and explore a little more of what it says about who God is and how that truth impacts our lives.

There’s a reason we teach kids that please, sorry, and thanks are magic words. They can work wonders. Nothing opens doors like please. Nothing mends fences like sorry. Nothing builds bridges like thanks. This week we’re going to look at how God can use these three powerful words to bring healing and hope to our own spirits and to the lives of those around us.

Gratitude: A 5-day devotional from Brandon Lake. - "Thank you.” What a simple phrase, and yet, it carries such weight. Join me on a five-day deep dive into the purpose, power, and potential of thanking God through every season of our lives. Gratitude is a heart posture, and it impacts not only our own spirits, but the spirits of those around us. More importantly, it’s the most deserving gift we can offer to the Lord. Thanks for coming along, y’all.

For followers of Christ, the ministry of spoken blessing introduces the present reality and power of the inbreaking kingdom of God. It conveys the authority of God to shatter curses and release captives. These devotions explore this ancient biblical practice of blessing. If you are a believer, God is calling you to the ministry of spoken blessing—and to know that His deep desire is to bless you as well.