Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 3:16

For years Christians have asked, "What would Jesus do?" But what if we asked a better, more illuminating question: "What Made Jesus Mad?" Jesus didn't cringe at the sinners; rather, he cringed at the religious phonies, arrogant judges, and hypocrites. What if, by coming to understand God’s holy anger, we come to know a savior we never knew before? Take the first step in this 10 day plan.

Everyday we face the battlefield of all the VOICES we hear and all the CHOICES we need to make. This battlefield is real and often confusing. This is the 3rd part of a 3 part Bible plan. Join Roxanne Parks as she defines the battlefield (Part#1), clarifies the VOICE of the enemy (Part #2) and offers CHOICES of living and walking in truth (Part #3).

What does it mean to believe in Jesus Christ? What does it mean to actively live out your faith daily? This plan will walk you through what it looks like to start your new life in Christ.

What is love? Is love as superficial as the word we use it to describe everything from food to people? Am I loved for who I am or what I do? Does God love me?

The tongue has the power of life and death. Cruel words can wound, but declaring truths from Scripture can bring healing. This ten-day plan guides you through Psalm 139 and puts life-giving affirmations on your tongue. Discover the truth of your great worth according to God's Word and begin to declare these truths aloud. Learn to claim your rightful place as accepted by God and live in freedom with joy.

The world is telling you to, “Do something EPIC with your life,” “Just go live it!” Becoming a truly epic person is not about elevating yourself to a higher standing. You live an EPIC life by fully understanding God’s love for you. This plan will help you realize you’re not alone, and show you how you can thrive in Christ.

If you’ve ever traveled somewhere new, you have probably done some research before the trip so you know what to expect. But for many of us, the end-of-life trip to heaven remains a mystery which can lead us to dread rather than anticipate eternity. The Bible provides us with some exciting insights about heaven and it will help us shatter some myths that exist about the afterlife.

The Bible tells us to "seek first the kingdom of God,"—but competing priorities have a way of overwhelming us before we even open his Word! Designed to help you "come away to a quiet place," these straightforward devotions from "Jesus First: 365 Devotions to Start Your Day" will help you connect with Jesus—experiencing new hope, fresh mercy, and boundless joy.

Psalms 18:20-24 says, “GOD made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him.” Wholeness is a 14-day journey of intentionally learning how to bring all the parts of ourselves before Him - spirit, soul, and body. It is about intentionally building our identity in Christ and not creation.

Christmas is filled with wonder. Yet under the twinkly lights and piles of paper and ribbon, all its promise can be lost in our must-do lists, noisy distractions, or dreams dismantled by the stuff of life. Instead, let’s journey to the manger where Jesus came for our rescue. Realizing that we will only begin to scratch the surface of Who He is and what He has done in this lifetime.

Delays, losses, or life challenges affect Christian believers in unique ways. These crises put our relationship with God to the test. We may question: “Is God really looking out for me?” We may feel like shutting down or even coming close to abandoning our faith. This devotional plan explores how we can move from grief to praise and strengthen our relationship with God when we face life challenges.

In a brand new devotional series titled, The Reason for the Season, Pastor Jim Cymbala provides fresh insight into the Christmas story. As he addresses the unspoken sadness that many carry at this time of the year, Pastor Jim Cymbala challenges us to think about what would mean the most to Jesus this holiday season.

Explore the context of beloved carols with 10 readings from Our Daily Bread featuring favorite Christmas songs!

We wear ourselves out looking for safety in all the wrong places. But when our hopes go up in flames, we discover how much we need a true Rescuer. In this 10-day plan, decorated former firefighter Jason Sautel invites readers on a journey to discover a life-saving love that will never turn to ashes.

All of us have a direct impact on the people around us. We do not choose whether we impact others or not, we simply determine the quality of impact we possibly have on others. In this Bible-plan we would like to coach you to expand your impact on the world around you for the sake of the kingdom.

Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to make this season spiritually meaningful by giving and receiving gifts that last, gifts that bring joy to others and leave a lasting impact on our hearts. After all, we celebrate the kingdom of Christ and the redemptive story and are reminded of the greatest gift we have ever received, namely Jesus Christ. What a stunning, overwhelming, amazing, incomprehensible, and great Gift it is! His best gift to us is our redemption, but while we are still in this world, He offers us His Spirit to help shape our behaviour and make a difference.

The book of John proclaims Jesus as the Living Expression of God’s love, the One through whom you can experience eternal life. John’s firsthand account of Jesus’ divine miracles and deeply personal encounters brings you closer to the Savior, who is the Good Shepherd and the great I AM. Embrace your identity as one whom Jesus loves with these passages from the book of John and devotions from Brian Simmons.

What do your actions say about how you value yourself? God doesn’t just want you to know your worth in words—He wants you to live it. In this plan, we’ll explore how your actions reflect your understanding of your value. God desires to elevate your mindset so that you can fully receive the “always this or better” life He has prepared for you. This plan will challenge you to align your value with God’s perspective, embrace His best for your life, and walk confidently into the promise He has set before you. Let’s step into your MORE.

This devotional is designed to help you along your fatherless journey. There are certain issues you are facing or will come to face while being fatherless, and they need to be addressed. You need preparation, but with a little help and guidance, you can make it through. I have taken the knowledge from my personal experience as well as from others. During the next 10 days, we will focus on the key elements that will hopefully encourage you on your fatherless journey.

These studies examine how we can work as an authentic Christian in the workplace and how to pray for your work colleagues.

God has a great plan for us. He set us free from our sins and its penalty, so we can have a full life and glorify His name. Through this devotion, you are invited to reimagine your life. When we reimagine our lives according to the Word of God, we will gain His perspective and live according to His purpose.

The story of Christmas offers a great promise. It speaks into the hopelessness and restlessness of our day by revealing a God who has been on mission to save us. From the beginning of our human story, God promised a Rescuer. When he made good on that promise, he did so in an unexpected way: by sending his Son! Come experience this story and unwrap the promises it offers you.

Join us for the next 11 days as we dive into a Christmas devotional inspired by the new album from Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, "A Jazzy Little Christmas".

In the Bible, we read a lot of stories about Jesus by which we learn to know Him better. But the apostle John also recorded statements of Jesus about Himself. These so-called “I Am” statements are short, concise sayings that reveal something of Jesus’ character or ministry. Reading them is an great way to get to know Jesus better!

"I’ve had the privilege of walking through numerous businesses over the past thirty-five years as a corporate chaplain. The experience of interacting with business owners and observing how these owners operate their businesses and involve their employees, is the foundation I’m coming from for this Bible plan." -Ernest F. Parrish