Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:35

Part 3 of Relating with Women of the Bible focuses on New Testament women and shows how an encounter with Jesus transforms lives and brings about fresh starts. Let this devotional lead you to a place of healing, encouragement, affirmation of God’s love, restoration, and a new beginning.

This series – “Gracious Jesus” is a deep dive into the life and teachings of Jesus from the gospels. Historical context is brought in to enrich and bring a more accurate dimension of the context of Jesus’ life. Most importantly, if we are receptive to the Spirit, He opens our spiritual eyes to see God, the world around and ourselves with completely new perspectives.

Learn seven time-tested ways to pray that will strengthen your relationship with God. Each day Amy will guide you on how to incorporate one practice into your life. As you turn to God, you’ll discover him happy to hear from you. And you’ll find that prayer becomes a habit to enjoy, helping you to know God better and building your faith in him.

Families are our first connection to everything we need to thrive. That’s why we want everyone to experience a family where they can belong. As the Church, we partner with families through foster care and adoption, mentorship, early childhood experiences, and parent resources. Join us for a 7-day Plan exploring families in the Bible, ways to create healthier families, and how to advocate for families in our communities.

Jesus came to change the world that first Christmas. And he did. This perennial Advent guide, written by Janet Denison, will help you understand the world Jesus chose to enter and chose to change. As you read, ponder, and pray through each of the days of devotionals, may Jesus change you as well.

April Snook gives a special glance at the holiday season with Inside Christmas: Life With Emmanuel, God With Us. The 7-day devotional reading plan shares 7 inside (spirit, soul and body) applications from inside the Christmas story. From no room at the inn to making room within and becoming the INKeeper of your own heart, learn to do life with God, Emmanuel, God with us.

Do life’s greatest joys take root in great pleasures, or is there something deeper going on? In this compelling 7-day plan, discover a surprising truth within the Christmas story. Emmanuel, God with us, enables true joy to grow in the soil of our pain.

Do life’s greatest joys take root in great pleasures, or is there something deeper going on? In this compelling 7-day plan, discover a surprising truth within the Christmas story. Emmanuel, God with us, enables true joy to grow in the soil of our pain.

In this 7-day plan, Nana Dolce traces the gospel storyline through the narratives of women, from the garden of Eden to the birth of Christ. Through the stories of Eve, Sarah, Mary, and others, we find our place in the fabric of redemptive history as it unfolds to show us Jesus, the promised Seed of the Woman.

When was the last time you had audacious faith? When was the last time you prayed a bold prayer and believed God for the impossible? Let me tell you a story of audacious faith and bold prayers.

Have confidence in the knowledge that we know how Christmas ends. It is glorious… and so FULL of love. (Jesus Is Born - Natalie Bennett). This Plan looks at the story of how Jesus came to earth.

Have you ever felt incoherent? In this plan, we will address the relationships between concepts that make our reality seemingly incoherent.

What does it truly mean to be a servant? How do we navigate disappointment while serving others, and what does servanthood look like in light of eternity? In this video teaching series, we’ll explore biblical answers to these questions—inviting you into a deeper understanding of your calling, your posture, and the eternal impact of serving God faithfully.

Women are everywhere in the Gospels, seeking Jesus for healing and serving Him throughout His ministry. Join Joyce Koo Dalrymple to see how Jesus publicly affirms women’s faith and empowers them to lead and use their gifts as they love and lead in ways that challenge cultural norms and transform communities.

This Christmas devotional traces the "whispers" of the Old Testament prophets about the miraculous birth of Jesus centuries in advance. From the Davidic lineage to the specific birthplace of Bethlehem, God's plan for the Messiah's arrival echoes subtly throughout the Scriptures. This study considers these prophetic hints and the profound ways they were fulfilled in the Christmas story.

When we think of the Christmas story, often our minds go to Jesus first. While he is the main figure of Christmas, who are all of the people who were part of the story? What can we learn about them, and how do their individual stories point to a bigger picture?

The ability to make Godly decisions is a skill every believer should develop. This is called discernment and the Bible gives us all the tools necessary. This plan is designed to help you 'Learn to Discern.'

This week, we will explore what it means to be men who actively guard their hearts and also cultivate hearts that are truly pleasing to the Lord. How do we become like David, a man after God's own heart? Join us to find out! Written by Lewis Lau.

Immerse yourself in the true spirit of Christmas with our "Christmas is in the Heart" digital campaign. This heartwarming program invites you to explore the story of Jesus through captivating LUMO Christmas Film clips, sparking introspection, meaningful discussions, and community engagement. Available in multiple languages, the program ensures that people from diverse backgrounds can share in this enriching experience throughout the Christmas season.

On Christmas morning, we can feel excited when we see a large, beautiful box under the tree . . . but sometimes, the most magnificent gift is the one that’s small and plainly wrapped. Journey with us over the next eight days as we explore how Jesus, the best gift ever, came to Earth in the most unexpected way.

Life presents so many individuals with numerous challenges. One may feel that God has called them for a special purpose but aren’t sure what to do or how God’s plan will unfold. In the Determined to Follow Jesus Bible plan readers will discover in scripture accounts where individuals were determined to follow Jesus in their uncertainties and how their obedience and faith produced victorious results. 

When Jesus was born into human existence, it was the most epic interruption to human history that has ever happened. God loves us enough to punctuate history in human skin; not as a king, president, or noble warrior, but as a helpless newborn. This reading plan studies the people surrounding Christ’s birth and their response to (or role in) this divine interruption on the timeline of history.

There’s a lot about angels and demons we don’t know. And for many people, their understanding is more informed by pop culture and superstition than by the Bible. This 8-day study considers what Scripture says about these creatures and why we must guard against the lies of Satan by standing firm on God’s unchanging Word.

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!

What were you made for? This scripture reading plan from Hope is Alive Ministries examines different people in the Bible and uncovers how they—like you—were made for more.