Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 9:23

In our world, filled with talk about our “rights” as human beings, the message of the Bible is strikingly countercultural. At the heart of the Gospel is an innocent man condemned to death who nevertheless willingly lays down His life for others. In this study we learn about the power of surrender in our own lives.

The Cross is more than a fashion symbol or a religious statement. It is a promise of a Saviour and the power to point others to Him. Experience the beauty of The Cross daily as you thrive in God's Presence and memorize His Word.

Pursue The Passion is a seven-day digital study based on the life of Christ and His Crucifixion. Through film, scripture and discussion questions, it is designed to inspire reflection on our life purpose and how to use our talents to further the Kingdom of God. When we focus on Jesus’ plan for our lives and follow His will, then our purpose becomes more clear. Jesus is the ultimate example of this, and we will see this demonstrated in the film, "The Passion of the Christ" on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD.

Polycarp is one of Christendom’s most famous martyrs. The 86-year-old bishop of Smyrna refused to recant his faith, choosing instead to be burned at the stake. Why? He heard a voice from heaven say, “Be strong, Polycarp. Play the man.” In this seven-day devotional, we’ll explore what it means to “play the man.” More specifically, how to become men of God by cultivating the seven virtues of manhood.

 As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. And when we learn to live for heaven, the cares and weights of this world fall off our shoulders in light of our place in God’s advancing Kingdom. In this 7-day plan, you’ll create space every day to cast your burdens at the feet of Jesus, and rejoice in the hope of the eternal life you’re already living in God. 

Routes to progress and success often take detours. Never is there a straight path toward either of them. And in those unscheduled stops and perceived pauses, that’s where “progress” is thwarted — I call these moments, Crushing moments. They seek to threaten and destroy our journey from what we’ve determined is our destination. But crushing moments are never truly the end. Rather, the crushing becomes the creation of something new. They reveal there is more to our lives than what we had planned.

Three times in I Samuel, Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, "Come, Let's Go!" Three times in Revelation 22 Jesus said, "I'm coming soon!" It's been more than 2,000 years since Jesus made this promise. Jesus gave the church a simple job to do. It's called the Great Commission. So church, why hasn't Jesus COME back yet? We need discipleship in evangelism! COME, LET'S GO!

Are you ready to start a life-changing journey? Experience and walk with Jesus through chapters eight to fourteen of the gospel according to Luke. Witness the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth. Discover who Jesus is, why he came to earth, what his message was, and what he wants you to do. Your discovery will impact your family, friends, and community.

Written by the young people of ‘planetboom youth’ of Planetshaker Church, Melbourne Australia, this Bible Reading Plan offers a blueprint for young people wanting to grow their relationship with God and maintain passion and fire for the things of God in everyday life. We’re covering topics such as, ‘Hunger,’ ‘Worship,’ and ‘Encountering God,’ from the real-life testimonies and experiences of teenagers just like you.

Please join me in this Marathon Race called Life, as we look together to Jesus the Messiah, the Great Marathon runner. These meditations on the YouVersion Verse of the Day, the Written Word of God, will give you energy to run this marathon called life.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent—a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal when Christians are invited to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. Throughout the forty weekdays and six Sundays in Lent, pray and reflect on God’s renewing power.

One of the things that stays constant in all seasons of life is knowing or wanting to know that we’re not alone in our life experiences. There’s someone else going through something similar or some version of it, so you can take courage. You may even be the somebody a hurting person needs.

In this 7 day plan, Moody Publishers partners with Cary Schmidt to help you resolve those confusing “who am I now?” questions that life stirs up within us. Discover and begin growing in your true gospel identity. Each daily devotional features a particular identity principle that will help you move from achieving to receiving the durable identity that is most true of you in the gospel of Jesus.

The Christian journey can often feel like a long waiting game –and can lead us to ask the question “Are We There Yet?” The hope of heaven and promise fulfilled reminds us of our need to trust God in our everyday. Join Hillsong UNITED for a 7 Day Devotional as we journey through 7 songs off the album “ARE WE THERE YET?” and unpack Biblical themes on 7 tracks.

The power of words! Have you ever focused on the power that words have over our lives? How do we use the words we have been given to lead a life that glorifies God?! Spend the week understanding the power behind words such as “sorry,” “yes,” and “no,” among others.

We’ll focus on the simplicity the Christian life is meant to be marked by. Jesus summed up our purpose with two statements: love God and love people.

There is power in words. Words like, ‘help’, ‘no’ and ‘yes.' Words have power, and when combined with the Holy Spirit, words impact lives. Come and explore the power your words hold.

Explore your purpose as a follower of Jesus: to love God and love others. Over seven days, we will unpack the themes of personal worship, transformation, compassion, service, and justice. Each session starts with a prayer to help you focus on the day’s theme, a passage or two from scripture, a thought from a theological perspective, and ways to apply and respond to the reading.

This seven-day devotional offers New Testament stories and examples designed to inspire parents in their own discipleship journeys while raising their children to love, follow, and obey God. Through these stories, parents will find encouragement and guidance to deepen their faith and model a Christ-centered life for their families.

A 7-day devotional for teens and families about spending ourselves for the sake of others with daily "empathy challenges" designed to help cultivate hearts of love and generosity.

Lent is a time in the yearly Christian calendar when we mourn our sin and let go of worldly things that keep our hearts from experiencing God more fully. But how do we reevaluate and recalibrate the values of our hearts to match those of our suffering Savior? Join best-selling author Paul David Tripp as he invites readers to find freedom from the world as they experience the Savior more fully, celebrate him more deeply, and follow him more faithfully.

Too busy to find time for God? Distracted? Kathleen Cooke’s 4 day a week devotional plan may just change the way you look at daily devotions and Bible reading. Endorsed by influential leaders, and based on statistical research that Bible reading 4 or more times a week visibly changes the choices, behavior, and direction of your life. Hope 4 Today: Staying Connected to God in a Distracted Culture will start you on a powerful journey of engaging with God. 

It has been said that the quality of your life depends on the quality of your relationships. This course is designed to be very doable, clear, practical, and enjoyable. The 30 days are broken into four weekly themes: unity, joy, peace, and purpose. There are 30 short daily marriage videos; each video comes with three discussion questions and an inspiring challenge to complete together.

Follow along as we reflect on the idea that #KillingIt  is "killing us." This series will be inspired by the first 2 chapters of the book of 1 Corinthians, looking at Paul's intro into how to live a life in the way of the cross. "For the message of the cross if foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1:18

Over the course of 10-days, read the book of Luke alongside passages and questions from Lydia Brownback, and see how the Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the promised King of kings, showcasing how Jesus’s earthly ministry is good news to the downtrodden, the hurting, and the outsider.