Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 1:14

14-day devotional from R.C. Sproul on getting to know God's Son. Each devotional calls you to live in the presence of God, under the authority of God, to the glory of God.

What the world needs now is love, sweet love, the song goes. Absolutely—and yet the world needs more than love. In the West we're more anxious than ever, feeling the weight of too much choice and measuring our worth by our achievements. It's a good thing then that Jesus brings many, many blessings to a needy world.

The #Gospel Bible plan breaks down Paul's explanation of the Gospel in his letter to the Romans in a way that is accessible and engaging. Much like the book it originates from, this plan is designed to use current culture and compelling narrative to draw us into a thoughtful conversation about what the Gospel really is, and how it radically alters our everyday lives.

Unlimited Relationship will show you that the God who created the heavens and the earth, is the same God who came down to earth so that He might have a personal relationship with you and me. You will see that God does not just want to be your Lord, but He also wants to be your friend. He wants you to know Him for who He really is.

'Tis the season to be Jolly and Joyful because we have the most incredible, good news story headlining our lives: God came to earth to show His love for us and laid down His life so we could enJOY life with Him! As we enter the season of Christmas, let’s make time to get together and celebrate all the reasons that we have to be joyful.

Prayer is the instrument by which believers are sustained until Jesus returns. It provides Christians with a source of strength, peace, and resolve. In this 14-Day devotional plan, you'll discover how to transform the world for the Kingdom of God through the power of prayer.

Immediately in the first chapter of the Bible, we read how God created light. And further on in the Bible, light is often used as a metaphor for God’s domain as opposed to the domain of sin and death. Jesus even calls Himself “the Light of the world”. Light and darkness thus have an important place in the Bible. This reading plan presents a selection of verses about this topic.

Hello and Welcome to a series of reflections called “Doing Theology from below.” These reflections are designed for those who want to explore a way of reading Scripture that is liberating, especially in vulnerable urban communities. Doing Theology from Below is learning how to read the text not “to” not “for” but “with” those we are called to love and serve and to do so with Jesus as our rabbi.

We tend to tell our children it’s time to grow up. Jesus tells adults it’s time to become like little children in order to enter His Kingdom. What does Jesus mean by this? What does it imply to be like a child, more specifically to be a child of God? Sign up for this reading plan to find out.

Easter is a bittersweet time. It is a time filled with retellings of Jesus’ death on the cross, followed by the miraculous news of His resurrection! If you are looking to learn more about these events and why Jesus had to die on that cross, follow along with this bible plan and be inspired by the incredible sacrifice that was made for you and the incredible promise that it was!

This devotional was created out of excerpts from the groundbreaking book, “The Faith Code,” written by a prominent San Francisco Bay Area pastor and a Silicon Valley investor, leader, and philanthropist. From matters of career advancement to the pillars of fulfilling relationships both at home and in the world, this plan gives readers the tools necessary to apply the ageless wisdom of the gospel to the struggles of today.

Firm Foundation is more than just a study, it is an invitation to build your life on the solid rock of God's Word. As you journey through each day of foundational truths, you will be equipped to face life's challenges with confidence and hope as well as fall more in love with our Savior, Jesus Christ. May you find the stability and peace you seek in knowing and trusting the God who loves you deeply and has a perfect plan for your life.

As you celebrate Easter, take time to reflect on what resurrection means for your whole self—body and spirit. Embodied Hope explores how Jesus’s resurrection affirms the goodness of our bodies, calls us to serve others, and gives us hope for renewal. It also reminds us that the church, as the living body of Christ, is called to reflect his love in the world. Step into this embodied faith!

We all want to belong, be accepted and know that we are loved. When we place our trust in the Lord and accept Jesus as our Savior, we are adopted into God’s forever family and are called his beloved children. The testimony of Scripture is that we belong—unconditionally. Writer and pastor Nancy Boote shares her experiences as an adoptee in this 15-day series from Words of Hope.

It happens to us all. Conflicting messages cloud our vision. Pain and suffering wear our faith thin. Whether you've been following Him for a few days or a few years, we understand how easy it is to lose sight of who God truly is. Join us on a 15-day journey into the character of God. Be reminded how glorious He is, and how much He cares for you.

Every day we see people use whatever power they have to either lift up or knock down, cause change or further self-interest, or do whatever it takes to get ahead. Jesus showed how to use power to treat others around us, even those with more power and authority who we may disagree with. No matter how much or little we have, we’re called to use our power for good.

Being busy has become the norm—a way of doing things in a culture that celebrates and even encourages living life well beyond our mental, emotional, and physical capacity. The result? A hurried life. So what do we do? During this devotional, we’ll look at the value of slowing down, taking a break, and pushing pause when we need it the most to help us be present, connect with God, and see God’s presence in our lives.

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the Life, Ministry & Identity of Jesus! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you but for the global church. Let's dive in!

John is all about Jesus! This 16-day plan will walk you through the book of John by reading only 1-2 chapters a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

The Big Questions About the Bible will deepen your appreciation for the Word of God and how to apply it in your life today. You will discover the answers to fundamental questions about the Bible and how to address criticisms leveled against the Bible in society today. You will also find other fascinating facts about the Bible that you might never have come across before.

This plan is focused on the theme of spiritual weaning. It examines the things God may be weaning us off and explains why weaning is an important process in our spiritual development. It unpacks the reasons as to why we need to ‘lean into the wean’ and embrace what God is doing through the weaning process to help us become more mature in him.

Every great adventure has a starting point, a beginning place that launches the exhilarating expedition. Such is the extraordinary journey of the Christian faith. Let’s build a firm foundation of eight basic Bible truths, taking two days at a time for exploring: the power of God’s Word, His love, why the cross, grace, Holy Spirit resurrection power, intimacy with God, transforming repentance, and the gift of spiritual warfare.

Keeping a spiritual mindset through the holidays might seem impossible when so much of the season has been commercialized, but it’s easier than you might think. By making a few intentional changes to cultivate more peace, as well as viewing the sights and sounds of Christmas through a biblical lens, you too can keep your focus on the real reason for the season—Jesus. By RaeLynn DeAngelis

Our kind of Christmas isn’t working. The status quo of our holiday season pushes us into busyness, distraction, and exhaustion instead of the rest and relief that Jesus came to bring. This Plan redirects us to God’s kind of Christmas, where we slow down, catch our breath, read everything the gospels say about the birth of Jesus, and remember everything that is ours through faith in our Prince of peace.

Spend 18 days studying passages in the New Testament with America's Pastor, Chuck Swindoll. As you read his thoughts, imagine him sitting next to you sharing personal insights and spiritual truths. Taken from the Swindoll Study Bible, this reading plan will help you walk closer with Jesus and gain a deeper understanding of how to apply God's Word to your life.