Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 1:4

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 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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What do Christians believe? Division and controversy seem to be rampant today, but for 2,000 years, Christ-followers have been unified in belief. The oldest confession of faith, the Apostles’ Creed, reminds and teaches us what we believe. In this reading plan, take a fresh look at the Apostles Creed, discovering the major beliefs of Christianity and how the Creed prepares us to share what we believe.

Sometimes exploring theology with children feels daunting. This five-day devotional is meant to help parents and kids navigate a few basic points of theology. Parents, as you read through this plan with your child, be encouraged that their young mind is being filled with the truths of Scripture in ways that inspire them and engage them at their level.

Sleeping in the dark is natural. Living in the dark, however, is painful. If it seems as though the light has dimmed in your faith, hope, or love, Alicia Britt Chole brings good news: the night is not your enemy. In these brief devotions, Alicia reframes the night of spiritual disillusionment as an unexpected friend of nearness with God.

Mountains are one of God’s favorite places to meet with his people. From the Mount of Creation in Genesis 1 to the Mount of the Great Commission in Matthew 28, mountains regularly serve as holy ground for connecting with God. During this plan, Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong guides readers through five mountaintop Bible stories. Watch as God reveals His character and invites His children to enjoy His presence.

We all get derailed, distracted, discouraged at times. Some days it feels like everything has gone wrong. Sink into this devotional’s reminder of God’s promises. His plan to bring light, beauty, and new life is evident from the first verses of Scripture in Genesis through Jesus’s birth, death, and resurrection, and into Revelation’s hope for the time when tears are no more.

This Guided Bible Reading Plan is designed to help you take your Bible reading experience to the next level. If you’ve ever read the Bible and been completely confused, this plan is for you. Within this plan each day you’re equipped with a full summary filled with context so you can have deeper clarity as you read through the book of Genesis.

Nature has a profound way of revealing God's majesty and creativity. When you take time to observe the world around you, you can see the fingerprints of the Creator in every detail. From the vastness of the sky to the intricacies of a flower, God's handiwork is evident. Spend some time finding God in nature with this 5-day Bible Reading Plan.

Whether vacationing by the rocky coast or a sandy beach, this 5-Day Bible Reading Plan will help you connect with God on your oceanside adventures. Dive in!

These devotionals are a wake-up call to rediscover the millions of mysteries and miracles that are hiding in plain sight. We can live life to its full potential when we recognize it for what it is—a God-lavished miracle from start to finish.

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Explore how the Trinity was present at creation, and Jesus’ unique role as the Logos, the incarnate Word. The biblical teaching of creation also provides a basis for truth, morality, science, and a life of meaning and hope. This devotional will encourage you and deepen your faith.

A foggy windshield, poor visibility from rainy weather, or glare from the sun—you’ve probably experienced it before!
How do we keep a clear view of the path God has mapped out for our lives? Let me invite you into my world as a trucker, offering a unique perspective through a Christian lens, with insights that might surprise you. Will you turn the key and give the go-ahead? Let’s hit the road together!

This devotional draws inspiration from Benjamin E. Mays' groundbreaking work Seeking to Be Christian in Race Relations, offering reflections that challenge readers to embody justice, love, and reconciliation. Mays, a theologian, educator, and civil rights advocate, explores what it means to live out Christ’s teachings in the face of systemic inequality and social unrest.

We believe that God is all-powerful, that His imagination and creativity have no limits, but when we think of ourselves, we immediately feel incapable of doing something great. He is God, but who are we? If He made us in His image and likeness and put His mind in us, I believe we have the DNA of the creativity of our Heavenly Father. This plan is inspired by Genesis 1.

Many of us pray for peace to replace anxiety in our lives. But what if we are sabotaging our ability to receive peace because our choices show a rejection of God’s order and authority? How many of us have rebuked anxiety but have yet to reject the chaos that produces anxiety? In this devotional we look at the root cause of our restlessness and the only way to find true peace.