New Testament Books

Discover how Jesus is greater—greater than our past, greater than religion, greater than fear—and how his love and sacrifice shape a better way of living.

Hebrews: Beyond Camp

“Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” Hebrews delivers some of the greatest mountain peaks of Scripture, with an invitation to draw near to God and a call to run your race with perseverance. Join Through the Word as we guide you with clear explanations and compelling application through the halls of faith’s greatest heroes and right up to God’s throne. Part 2 covers chapters 8-13.

Hebrews Explained Part 2 | Draw Near to God

Our walk with Jesus starts when we follow Him by faith. We also only finish strong by faith. We make this journey in the company of the faithful – people across biblical ages who lived with confidence in the unseen God, His Word, and the ultimate reward awaiting at the end. Through their lives, we receive an invitation – to start well and finish strong, fixing our eyes on Jesus.

In the Company of the Faithful

A 5 day devotional to prepare your heart for Pentecost Sunday. Read each day as we walk through the Holy Spirit as our Guide, Helper, Power, Teacher, and Friend.

Pentecost: 5 Day Devotional

Join us for a chapter-by-chapter study of the book of Hebrews! This plan covers the entire book with clear chapter summaries and thoughtful study questions designed to deepen your understanding of God’s Word. Our mission is to encourage spiritual growth through the knowledge of God’s Word. We hope you’ll join us!

Hebrews | Reading Plan + Study Questions

As followers of Jesus, we know that God is “good”. However, life is complicated and heavy. When we’re in those tough seasons of life, experiencing God’s goodness can feel distant. You are not alone in this struggle… I invite you to join me in this journey to better understand the character of God and how He transforms the way we live our lives. We indeed have a GOOD GOD.


Good God: Seeing God's Goodness in the Midst of Hard Times

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Faith.”

Daily Bible Reading – July 2021, God’s Word of Faith

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this selfless message. Choose to do good. Do good and let God lead your heart. Do good and let God lead your course. Do good and let God lead your path. Be generous. Be generous with your time. Be generous with your gift. Be generous with your influence. Be generous with your knowledge. Be generous with your understanding, wisdom and insight. Be generous, distribute and contribute to the needy. Serve others in need. Let God lead your heart as you read this timely message.

Do Good and Serve Selflessly by Vance K. Jackson

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this heart transforming devotional to choose the path of peace with all men. Choose to live a life that’s filled with peace. Let not gossip fill your mouth. Choose not to let bitterness fill your heart. Release the stain and sting of the past. Forgive and release others from the prison of offense. Let God lead your heart as you read this powerful message.

Follow Peace With All Men

The Hall of Faith from Hebrews 11 is filled with men and women of faith who dedicated their lives to a purpose greater than what the eye can see. We find their stories of strength in the midst of storms and faith in moments of doubt throughout Scripture. Over the next seven days, we will encounter their stories and witness the powerful ways God moved through their faith.


Hall of Faith

This is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. August covers Revelation and Hebrews. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or more questions, and try the engagement practice.

New Testament in a Year: August

In His Glory, My Story: A Study of His Glory in Hebrews, we explore our identity in Christ, living in and from God’s presence, God’s declarations over our identity and purity, and what it means to live as heroes of faith, empowered by God’s glory to impact the world for His kingdom.

His Glory, My Story: A Study of His Glory in Hebrews

Are you tired of fake people? The Apostle Paul felt the same way. 
1 Corinthians is his response to a series of questions sent to him by the church in Corinth. Rather than immediately answering their inquiries, he first addresses some of the inauthentic (fake) things happening within their community. In chapter 13, he focuses on the topic of love—both in their worship services and in their individual relationships. Prayerfully, as we walk through this brief chapter together, we will develop a deeper understanding of God’s complete and perfect love, which enables us to authentically love one another!

You Complete Me

How can the heroes of the Bible inspire us to greatness? Join us in this four-day reading plan as Kristi Krauss motivates us with Caleb's determination, Balaam's truthfulness, Joshua's submission, and Achan's error. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.


Heroes of the Faith, Part 3

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this wisdom-filled devotional. Seek and surround yourself with wise and Godly counselors. Surround yourself with likeminded believers. Sharpen and strengthen your faith by surrounding yourself with those who desire to follow the ways of Christ as you read this timely and powerful message. 

Forsake Not the Assembling of Yourselves Together

Prepare your heart for the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting with this 21-day Bible reading plan focused on missions, cooperation, and holding fast to sound doctrine. Each day includes a passage from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB), a reflection to guide your thoughts, and a call to action to put your faith into practice. Over three weeks, you'll explore God's heart for the nations, the power of unity in the church, and the importance of standing firm in biblical truth.

SBC 25 - Hold Fast

Faith isn’t just believing, it’s living with confidence in the unseen, anchored in who Jesus is. In this 4-day devotional, we’ll journey through the book of Hebrews, exploring what it means to have a faith that endures, perseveres, and moves mountains.

Sometimes, “running the race” of faith leaves us tired, out of breath, and discouraged. The book of Hebrews is an infusion of faith for the weary. Its message calls us back to the truth and gives us the strength to keep going. In these 17 lessons, Dr. J. Vernon McGee reminds us Jesus is better than any other road. Believe what He’s done and all that He promises to do. 

Thru the Bible—Hebrews

How can the heroes of the Bible inspire us to greatness? Join us in this four-day reading plan as Kristi Krauss motivates us with Abel's great faith, Enoch's walk with God, Noah's lifelong obedience, and Abraham's amazing strength. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.


Heroes of the Faith, Part 1

Our spiritual walk with Christ is not a sprint; it is a marathon.  As we look to develop our spirit man, let us look at the example given to us in Scripture that helps us 'run in such a way' that we persevere until the end.  The Lord is for us and we cannot give up!

Run in Such a Way

We all have our own race to run in our lives that was set by God to complete, and in order to run the race to victory we must keep our eyes on the prize, Jesus Christ. Join this 3-day race as we persevere to fulfill God's purpose for our lives. On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!

Victory Lap

The book of Hebrews starts with a wonderful description of Jesus Christ. It’s almost a song, listing how great and glorious and excellent Jesus is. There’s nothing and no one better than Him! Do you want to read along?

Jesus Is Greater Than All

Faith is more than a term—it’s essential to our Christian life. It’s not a sermon, denomination, or movement. Romans 1:17 and Galatians 3:11 remind us that "the just shall live by faith." Hebrews 11:1 also teaches, "Without faith, it is impossible to please Him." As children of God, we must cultivate and strengthen our faith. Over the next 14 days, Pastor Justin Bridges will lead us through Hebrews 11, showing us how to apply faith in our lives and how to live victoriously by faith, just like those heroes of faith who went before us.

Legacy of Faith- Hebrews 11

This simple plan will take you through the book of Hebrews and would be great for individual or group study.

Hebrews

In this seven-day plan, you’ll encounter the themes of the new covenant and new wisdom for New Testament believers. Hebrews compares and contrasts Jesus to key Old Testament figures, showing how he is superior and the ultimate revelation of God’s love and mercy. The book of James is one-of-a-kind in the New Testament, sharing wisdom sayings, much like the book of Proverbs, with followers of Jesus.

BibleProject | New Covenant, New Wisdom

Have you ever wondered what faith looks like in action? This devotional walks you through the Book of James—a letter written by James, who is thought to be the brother of Jesus. As James emphasizes the relationship between faith and works, the next three weeks will be a time for you to grow in spiritual wisdom and practical application as you aim to follow Jesus faithfully.

The Book of James

True faith produces fruit. A faith without action and without life change is ultimately a dead faith. The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. James writes to believers who know suffering, who've faced trials, and who ultimately desire a deep relationship with God.

The Book Of James With Francis Chan: A 12-Day Video Bible Study

Share this powerful Devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this timely message. Choose to draw close to Christ. Choose to crave God. Choose to desire more of Christ in every season of life. Choose to surrender to His Way of doing things in every area of your life. Choose to pattern your life after His Word as you read this timely message. 

Draw Nigh To God

Over the next three days join Micah Maddox as you unpack how to shift your frustrations, exhaustion, and fears into deeper faith in the one source where we can truly find hope and help when we feel like we can’t make it through another day. This devotional is based Micah's study on the book of James.

James: Tired, Tested, Torn and Full of Faith

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. October focuses on 1 Peter, James, Jude, and 1 Corinthians. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.


New Testament in a Year: October

As Christ's followers, it is our desire to live victorious lives, free of temptation. But we know that we all struggle with it. Let's examine why and how we are tempted and how we can be overcomers. Here is a 7-day plan written by Navaz DCruz that helps us examine our hearts and reflect upon some truths.

Temptation : Why Can't I Say No?

The rich oppressors in this world will soon be overthrown. This promise of God’s justice, reassures the faithful who wait patiently in the face of their suffering.

James 5 - Lessons for Rich Oppressors, Patience in Suffering, and Keeping the Letter of James Alive

This 5-day plan by Shae Bynes of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur provides scripture and insights from the book of James for practical application to the entrepreneurial journey.

Kingdom Entrepreneur Insights: The Book of James

Salvation is a gift that’s freely given to those who want it, but God doesn’t just meet us where we are—He calls us to more. We’re called to a life of action as we walk out our faith! As we study the book of James together, we’ll learn what it looks like to develop a faith that actually works.


Faith That Works

This plan covers the Book of James in 10 days with a devotional for meditative reading. The Book of James deals with wisdom for practical Christian living. Enjoy reading God's word and looking to Jesus who is our wisdom from above. 

James: Wisdom for Practical Life

This eight-day plan will walk you through the book of James by reading a short passage every day. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how trials shape our faith and explore the upside-down wisdom of Jesus.

James: Living Out Our Faith | Video Devotional

The Book of James is a practical guide for Christian living, emphasizing faith in action. It addresses perseverance in trials, wisdom, the power of prayer, and good works as evidence of faith. James warns about the importance of taming the tongue, urging believers to control their speech. With straightforward teachings, it encourages authentic living, demonstrating faith through righteous deeds and a consistent, godly lifestyle.

James

This 7 Day devotional will remind and invite you to Come Closer to God! A major theme of the Bible is that Jesus loves us and gave everything to bridge the great divide caused by sin so that we could come close again! Let's get into it!

COME CLOSER

This is the perfect plan to read through the Book of James in 5 days, with a summary for each chapter.

Read Through James

James, the half-brother of Jesus writes in his capacity as a pastor to encourage and exhort his people dispersed in the face of difficulties. The primary theme of the letter is on living out one’s faith, being a doer and not just a hearer of the word. Though our context may be different, every single lesson still applies today.

Hearing and Obeying His Word

This plan will explore what the letter of James teaches us about growing into maturity in four major areas.
1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature
2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers
3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines
4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

KNOW James

Walk through James in 15 days and learn what real faith in action looks like.

James: Faith in Action

Most of my family and friends love to receive gifts. Christmas, Easter, birthdays and anniversaries are excuses for my wife and me to give gifts, hugs and words of affirmation. I believe we were designed by God to give and receive gifts. It’s normal and divine. In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and what gifts God give us.

Unwrapping the Gifts From God

This plan is intended as a guide to discovering the message of James for yourself! Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of: 
1) Observing the text of James
2) Interpreting its original message to James’ audience in the first century
3) Applying the letter’s timeless truths to your life today

James Bible Study

Without wisdom, every pastor and leader is susceptible to isolation, discouragement, insecurity, and burnout… but that doesn’t have to be your story! This Bible Plan is for pastors, ministers, and church leaders who want to lead faithfully for the long haul, and reflect Christ’s character in their leadership. Read through James with Bible teacher, coach, and author Nicole Smithee to receive God’s wisdom for the unique leadership challenges you are facing.

James: Wisdom to Lead: A 5-Day Reading Plan With Nicole Smithee

The book of James reads like a series of Post-it notes written by a pastor friend—daily nuggets of advice and information to revisit time and again. God wants to build your character—by following Christ's example and serving others. This 8-day series written by Bill Rumbaugh takes you through James, where you can find encouragement in living your Christian life.

James: Advice for the Christian Life

The role of teacher in the Christian community is a serious one. 

James 3 - Anyone for Teaching?

Written by Jesus’ brother, the book of James is a practical guide to living a Christ-centered life. James encourages his readers to remain steadfast in a trial, tame the tongue, and humble themselves before the Lord. The practicality of the letter reminds us that true faith is seen in a life marked by faithful works.

True Faith: A Study in James

This devotion will take you through the entire book of James. 

Have you been occupied by the pursuit of wealth at the expense of your relationships? James teaches us that the pursuit of wealth at the cost of relationships is spiritual adultery and idolatry.  Through the next four days, we will learn how to repent of our failings, submit to God, and allow Him to lift us up.

James 4 - Submit Yourself to God

What does it mean to be "set apart" as a Christian?  What do we do when we suffer because of it?  This 11-day plan explores how believers can maintain their identity as God's chosen people while living as "strangers" in a hostile world. 

Living Hope in a Suffering World: A Guided Reading of 1 Peter

Share this College Devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful, life-transforming devotional. You were begotten by God through Jesus Christ. When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, instantly you are a new creation. When you are in Christ, you are made new.  Through the Blood of Jesus, you are new in Him. Let God lead your heart as you read this message.

Begotten By God

Most men want to live with purpose—to matter, to build something lasting. But many feel stuck, grinding through life without real traction. In 2 Peter 1:5–7, Peter offers more than advice—he gives a blueprint for becoming the kind of man God uses. These seven virtues aren’t just ideals; they’re forged in real life and proven in action. This isn’t a passive Bible study—it’s a challenge. A call to grow. To live a faith that works in boardrooms, backyards, and beyond. It’s about becoming a man shaped by the Spirit and strengthened through gritty, everyday obedience.

Built for Impact

Throughout this six-day devotional, we will walk you through what life looks like for Christians who are called to be set apart. We are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s chosen possession, and we can show others the goodness of God. Join us as we discover who we are in Christ and how we live new lives in Him! 

Set Apart

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this life-transforming leadership devotional. Choose to glorify God, in every area of your life. Let Christ be reflected in your everyday conduct. Let Christ be reflected in your everyday language. Let Christ be reflected in everything you say and do. Do you desire the validation of man or the approval of God? Let God lead your heart as you read this timely message.

Be Not Ashamed

1 Peter was written to early Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor. Peter called his beloved readers “elect exiles” because they were suffering for their faith and longing for their heavenly home. Desiring to encourage them to live victoriously while trusting the Lord, he identified three living things they had in their sojourning. You also have these things, Christian: a living hope, the living Word, and the living stone–Jesus Christ himself.

The Living Word

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Hope.” [Note: All Scriptures are quoted in the Good News Translation.]

Daily Bible Reading – April 2023 God’s Saving Word: Hope

Feeling alone in your faith? The book of 1 Peter offers encouragement and hope to believers who feel like they are living in exile. Discover how God's Word endures, how to stand firm in challenging times, and how to live out your faith in practical ways. Join us in exploring how God's grace sustains us and how we can participate in his mission, even in seasons of struggle.

1 Peter: Peace in Exile

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Hope.”

Daily Bible Reading – June 2021, God’s Word of Hope

We may not literally walk on water these days, but as you follow along these seven days you may recognize some of Peter's challenges in your own life. Perhaps you feel that God is calling you into something that scares you or maybe you are battling feelings of failure or self-judgement. Let this devotional inspire you to trust, step out in faith, and refocus on Him this week.

Real Hope: Hope in the Life of Peter

Share this powerful devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this timely message. Follow that which is good, pleasant, honorable, trustworthy and without reproach — Choose to follow Christ. He is our Savior. He is our Redeemer. He is our Trustworthy King. Who is like our God? There is no one like Him — in Heaven or in Earth. Surrender your heart over to Christ.

Follow That Which Is Good

In “Triumph over Trials,” we will study the books of First and Second Peter. These letters remain as relevant today as when Peter first wrote them and provide an invaluable compass for navigating life in these challenging times.  

Love God Greatly - Triumph Over Trials - 1 and 2 Peter

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this heart-transforming message. Do you choose to love and treasure God over the things of this world? Worship is choice. Who you choose to worship is a choice. Your heart can either worship God or the gods of this world. Choose to worship God. Let God lead your heart as you read this powerful and timely devotional.

 Whom Having Not Seen Ye Love

Share this College Devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful message. When you surrender your heart to Christ, the chains of sin no longer have the power to rule over you. When Christ is your King, the entanglement of sin no longer has authority over you. Through His Blood you are set free. Let God’s Word pierce your life as you read this life-transforming message.

You Are Free

Are you tired of having a boring life? Are you weary from living in a bleak and dying world? Are you ready to step into a living hope that is powerful, undefiled, and unfading? This 45-day Bible reading plan, Resilient: A Study Through 1 Peter, empowers you to live with boldness, power, and authority because life with Jesus was never meant to be safe. 


Resilient: Powerful Hope in a Dangerous World

Written to the Christians scattered in different places who are facing injustice and persecutions as their faith is at odds with the surrounding cultures, Apostle Peter encourages readers to remain a holy people, submitting to authority, repaying evil with good, serving one another as a church. Strangely enough, this letter is a timely wake-up call for Christians who are living in an age filled with frustration, rage, and disappointment.

Through the Bible: 1 Peter

When we first met Peter in the Gospels, he was a brand-new Christ-follower. Now, years later, his life has been changed by grace. He has much to say about doctrine, his own trials, and the work of the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to persevere and hope in Christ’s resurrection. These six lessons through 1 Peter are part of THRU the BIBLE’s trusted study through the whole Word of God.  

Thru the Bible—1 Peter

1 Peter was written to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1), a group of believers forced to flee their homes and lives due to persecution. Although they lost much, Peter reminds his readers that they have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Truly, Jesus is our Living Hope, transcending all our difficulties to provide hope and courage amid opposition.

Living Hope: A Study in 1 Peter

Peter writes to Christ's followers scattered by persecution. Through his letter, he gives them perspective and hope. Navaz DCruz has written this 4-day devotional, and it is the concluding part of a two-part series.

A Letter to God's Elect - Part 2: Trained for Troubled Times

This seven-day plan will walk you through the book of 1 Peter by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how being an "exile" does not mean we are alone. Instead, it means we are connected to God's promises and have hope even in suffering.

1 Peter: Exiled, but Not Alone | Video Devotional

Join us for a chapter-by-chapter study of the books of 1 + 2 Peter. This plan covers the entirety of 1 + 2 Peter, including chapter summaries and study questions to help you get the most out of your Bible reading. This study, along with other resources, can be found on everydayscripture.org - Our mission is to encourage spiritual growth through the knowledge of God's Word. We hope you join us!


1 + 2 Peter | Reading Plan + Study Questions

Do you understand how special you are to God? God has chosen you and called you by name! He knew you and He knew your purpose way before you were even born. There is something special about knowing that you're chosen by God. 

Chosen

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part three of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 3)

This devotion (taken from Book of 1 Peter) will equip you with biblical truths, and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.
