Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 2:17

As Christians, we accept Jesus’ death and resurrection as the first step to our salvation and then seek a new life that glorifies God and helps build His Kingdom. Often easier said than done, right? In this study, we take a look at 3 sneaky sins that seem to keep coming back. Read to see how you can ensure these are not in the way of your salvation!

Discover how to practically apply your God-given family identity, purpose, and direction. This four-day plan explores the question, "How do we get there?" as you learn to align your family's actions with God's design. Through biblical wisdom and practical insights, you'll gain the tools to transform your family's vision into reality, cultivating a legacy of faith and intentional living that impacts generations.

In the Bible, you regularly see water baptism recurring. Even Jesus was submerged in water. In this plan, we investigate the meaning of water baptism, infant baptism, the timing of baptizing, and the command to baptize. So if you want to know more about baptizing, this is the plan for you!

After fleeing violence and persecution, refugees resettling in a new country need people to walk alongside them, lifting them up in prayer as they rebuild their lives. Over the next four days, we’ll share prayer topics focused on four areas where refugees need support to grow and thrive in their new communities.

This 4-day Bible plan will walk you through each element of the ALLY acronym—Ask, Listen, Learn, and You Take Action—and how they relate to biblical principles. Each day will include a reflection on the practice, a Bible passage that aligns with it, and a short prayer.

What does it truly mean to serve Jesus? In a world filled with need, pain and uncertainty, small acts of kindness can feel insignificant. Yet, Jesus reminds us in Matthew 25:40 that when we serve others, we are serving him. Through real-life stories of transformation, this four-day devotional will challenge and inspire you to put your faith into action. Join us as we explore how to walk in obedience, trust our Good Shepherd and serve with love and purpose — unto Jesus.

Many Christians struggle with sharing their faith, feeling stuck between being too pushy or too silent. In this plan, Scott Savage explores how Jesus lived on mission, announcing God's kingdom through both words and actions. Learn why both matter, how to earn the right to be heard in today's culture, and discover your starting point for living out your kingdom mission daily with confidence and grace.

How does our faith play into our health and fitness? What does the Bible say about it? This five day devotional will explore these questions and give you some practical advice on how to live a healthy, faithful and fit life. Each day builds upon each other and will equip you to putting fitness into your everyday life.

What if the gospel was proclaimed more loudly by our lives, actions and choices than by the words we speak or sermons we share? This reading plan from Kerry and Chris Shook, authors of Be the Message, leads you towards a dynamic experience of living out the gospel in your life and the lives of others.

Through these powerful daily readings you will learn how to hear God’s voice, discern His will, and walk in the fullness of His plans for your life.     

This 5-day plan by Shae Bynes of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur provides scripture and insights from the book of James for practical application to the entrepreneurial journey.

Just as God first breathed the spirit of life into man in Eden, so we rely on Him to sustain us still. We survive by His power, through His word, and for His glory. To believe the Gospel is to live; to live is to obey. This is the freedom for which Jesus set us free.

Examine the book of James in three parts: the test of faith, the characteristics of faith, and the triumph of faith. Faith without works cannot be called faith. Faith without works is dead, and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all. Faith must be there, but it must be more. It must inspire action. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates true faith and everyday practical experience by stressing that true faith must manifest itself in works of faith. 

James, the half-brother of Jesus writes in his capacity as a pastor to encourage and exhort his people dispersed in the face of difficulties. The primary theme of the letter is on living out one’s faith, being a doer and not just a hearer of the word. Though our context may be different, every single lesson still applies today.

God loves His children. His Word, the Bible, details His wondrous thoughts, actions, and plans for His children. Then why are scores of us living in situations beneath His promises? One reason is a lack of knowledge in applying faith. This Bible Plan shares how to use our God-given faith to experience God's promises. God's Word is His will for you. Transform your life by applying Faith That Delivers!

The spiritual life is a battle, especially for those who are attempting to make disciples, and the man or woman of God must be prepared and armed and ready for attack. Let us help you understand the spiritual armor available to us.

The book of James is beloved for how practical it is in our lives and work. In each day of this five-day plan, you’ll read a chapter of James as well as a short devotional that will focus on a few key verses that are particularly relevant to busy Christian professionals.

In the Trust Fall series, Pastor Gregg Matte takes us on a passage-by-passage journey through the Second Epistle of the apostle Peter. The purpose of this series is to show us that we can fall back with confidence into our God’s safe arms. This third reading plan of the series shows us what God expects us to add to the foundation of our faith to grow and be fruitful. 2 Peter 1:5-11.

Faith is acting like something is so even when it is not so in order that it might be so simply because God said so. Each of us has been given a measure of it and we are all commanded to walk in it. Tony Evans teaches about some of the greatest men and women in the Bible who have demonstrated it for our example.

We know Jesus works in miraculous ways, but do we believe he can do it with our own circumstances? In this study, we will explore all four gospels of the Bible and discovering the ways Jesus healed, provided, calmed, and resurrected. This study is about believing in the power of God who can accomplish anything. There's nothing too big and there's nothing too small for us to bring to him.

Get a fresh perspective on the practical wisdom of James. Brothers and sisters from Africa share about children at risk, "tongue meat", favoring the rich, healing, and more. Featuring insight from the Africa Study Bible and questions for reflection or discussion, let the global church encourage you to put your faith to work.

Whether you’re single or divorced, the idea of dating can be overwhelming at times. It’s easy for your emotions to get overwhelmed with the feelings that come with past failed relationships. The heartache, tears, disappointment and hurt can leave you never wanting to date again. This reading plan will guide you on a journey that will introduce you to dating and making intentional decisions for your next relationship.

Are you retired or getting close? Although the term “retirement planning” is primarily focused on finances and healthcare, there is much more to it than that. In this study, we uncover what the Bible say about retirement and what that means for you. Join our mostly-retired-from-the-workforce author as we delve deep into God’s plan for retirement. CAUTION: content might be surprising!

Torn between two worlds? It is possible to follow God’s call and still invest in your family. Discover the extraordinary joy of actively and intentionally pursuing your wife and children. You will be reminded that it’s messy, it’s difficult, and it’s the most rewarding thing you can do, beyond following Christ.

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. This short reading plan considers evangelism through the habit of ‘loving God, loving people’.