Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 53:8

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient, love, is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

Worship with us as we celebrate Christ's resurrection through song and scripture.

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.

In Last Words of Jesus, we will walk through each of the seven final phrases uttered by Jesus in the moments leading up to His death on the cross. These beautiful and sobering words have the power to shape our understanding of Christ and all that He endured on our behalf, preparing us to further celebrate the miracle of Easter.

These days, the level of uncertainty and anxiety for the Christian man is high, to say the least. If we chose, we could be stressed out 24/7. On any number of issues, there are matters which threaten our peace. But there is one certainty above them all: There is a God in Heaven, above all things, who gives us numerous comforting truths to help us navigate such times with His peace. This week, we will explore these biblical truths. Written by Chris Walker

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme in 2017, "Reconciliation – the love of Christ compels us," is inspired by verses from the Second Letter to the Corinthians, chapter 5. The resources for the week have been prepared by members of different churches in Germany.

In this 8-day devotional on rest, we are reminded that true rest can only be found in Christ. The world offers temporary rest, but only Christ offers a rest that is lasting and satisfying. During this devotional, the scriptures invites us to come to Jesus and find rest for our souls. This rest is not just physical rest, but it is a rest for our minds, hearts, and spirits.

The hope of Jesus was prophesied and earnestly expected for generations. One day, that promise of hope was fulfilled right in Israel’s midst. Everything changed for the entire world at that moment when that dream became a reality. Join us this Christmas as we look at both the promises and their fulfillment through the scriptures surrounding Jesus’ birth!

In Holy Week, we encounter a God who moves ever closer to us, even in our brokenness and shame. Yet what lies before us is a question: will we return to the Lord? This year, through repentance and renewal, let us be ready to greet the Lord at his Resurrection. This plan is an excerpt from Dwell's Lenten devotional, "Return," available in its entirety within the Dwell Bible App.

Discover the stories of men and women in the Bible who found strength in God during their hardest moments. Through their faith and perseverance, you’ll be reminded that God can turn even the greatest pain into purpose. These stories will encourage you to lean on him for strength, no matter what you're facing.

The Kingdom Of God is introduced to us by the very Son Of God. His name is Jesus and through Him we can be part of this forever Kingdom.

"Holy Week" is a compilation taken from different books of the Bible pointing to and displaying Jesus as the Lamb of God.

This nine-day devotional is geared towards helping you to engage with scripture in quiet reflection through this special season of Lent. We invite you to use these in facilitating group/family engagement or for your personal time of devotion. We would like to invite you to engage with this written meditation or the accompanying audio.

Let’s slow down this Holy Week and learn from Christ’s final days on earth. Each day we will receive lessons or gifts that He took the time to give. Do you need a fresh reminder of what mattered most to Christ—that you love His people and follow Him? What could He want to teach you this Holy Week?

We are again at the time of year when we remember Jesus' great sacrifice for our redemption. As Easter approaches, let us spend time everyday to meditate on Him, His work on the Cross and most importantly, the impact it is meant to have on our lives. Originally excerpts from the works of C.S.Lewis, this 10-day plan is a series of infographics to help us meditate on this theme.

Jesus knew He was the Messiah the Jews were waiting for. And we know that Jesus is our hope. In this reading plan we learn more about God's big heart for us.

The Bible tells the story of how the kingdom of God will reach out to all the nations of the earth. In this reading plan we will look at some of the most essential aspects of God´s mission and our call to reach out with his gospel.

Celebrate Christmas with 10 personal meditations, and remember that Christ’s love shines for us all.

As we walk towards Holy Week, let us draw nearer to the true King, receiving Jesus on His terms and embracing the peace and salvation He offers. Let’s prepare our hearts to receive all God has for us as we study the steps that led up to and included the cross.

Even though the offer of freedom is available to all, many still live in bondage. The key to unlocking your freedom is the forgiveness that Jesus has already won for you. Bring all of your sin, your guilt, and your shame to Jesus and experience this gift of grace in your life. A forgiven person is a forgiving person. So come. Be free.

With chaos seeming to rule all over the world: wars, persecution, shortages, famine, etc; we need to know if we’ll get through this life, and if God cares. The overwhelming conclusion is “Yes, God will make all things right!” Walk with us through scripture passages that encourage us to lift our eyes and rejoice in His sovereignty over all things.

Experiencing God at Home and this hands-on day by day family devotional take a fresh path back to the rich roots of Henry Blackaby’s world-renowned Experiencing God writings to connect what happens in our homes to what happens in our   churches.

What’s your response when your wife says she’s done with your relationship? Crisis mode ensues. This 12-day devotional gives practical insight from a man’s real-life perspective. If your marriage is dying or thriving, this devotional will be worth the read.

Conclude your journey through the BEMA Liturgy with Part D: Children of the Resurrection Liturgy Reading Plan. BEMA Liturgy is here to help you slow down, form groups around Scripture, and live out the life Jesus has called us to. We encourage you to find a group to join this journey with you as you study, pray, and worship. See bemaliturgy.com for more information about the official start dates and timing of the liturgy.

FCA Outdoors Devotionals offer faith-based reflections that connect outdoor adventures with spiritual growth, helping athletes find God in nature.