Luke

Scripture elevates God to His rightful place as the sovereign Lord of all creation, reminding us we are not sovereign but finite. We’re not the point. We’re here to point to the Point. Taken from the teaching of Casting Crown's lead singer, Mark Hall, these devotionals are designed to recalibrate our perspectives in a selfish world. 

Only Jesus From Casting Crowns

The magi, or “wise men,” are known for their gifts to baby Jesus—gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But their story goes beyond giving; they also received profound gifts from God. In this 3-day reading plan, we’ll explore the three gifts God gave the magi and still offers us today. Based on The Gifts the Magi Received by Stephen Unwin, published by Our Daily Bread Ministries Australia, this plan reveals the generosity at the heart of their journey and the gifts that continue to inspire us.

The Gifts the Magi Received

For better or for worse, we are all creatures of habit. The bad habits in our life can rob us from God's best. As we breakthrough unhealthy habits, it's important to rebuild with healthy habits. Use this reading plan through the Book of Luke to begin building the healthy habit of reading God's Word.

Breakthrough: Building the Healthy Habit of Scripture Reading

Christmas is filled with wonder. Still, its promise can be lost in must-do lists, preparing for celebrations when provisions seem slim, or the advent of sometimes-messy family relationships. Let's invite the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s gifts for us by Unwrapping Christmas refreshments from Luke's Gospel. Realizing that in this lifetime, we will only begin to scratch the surface of who Jesus is and what He has done.   

Unwrapping Christmas - Viewing the Nativity Through Luke's Eyes

This is the final part of a four-part plan to read the books of the Bible that tell of the historical events. Although the Bible contains many stories, it is one story from beginning to end of God’s interactions with humanity. One day per week can be used to catch up on missed readings or for reflection. Notes are also included to assist with understanding.

From Beginning To End - Quarter 4

The vocations represented in the characters of Easter can teach us a lot about God and how our work is a means of co-laboring with our risen King. In this four-day plan, we’ll look at the vocations of Mary, a baker, Barabbas, and Christ himself to draw out applications for our own work today.

Easter Vocations Part II

In this parable, Jesus teaches us that we should keep asking, searching, and knocking when we pray. He wants us to understand that if we're persistent in our prayers, just like the friend eventually helped, God will also respond to our persistent requests when we seek Him. Read and be blessed. 

The Late Night Visitor

The ARISE Discipleship Program Reading Plan through the book of Luke. 

The Book of Luke - ARISE

As the people in the story of Jesus’ birth are transformed by God’s salvation, we are also challenged to receive his salvation. God’s message is working its way out through us: through our humanity, and our yearnings and longings, and God’s presence in the midst of them. So, lean in and listen. Make room for God, and as he dwells within you, the world will see Jesus in the flesh.