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We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan.

Do you feel the Bible is an isolated grab bag of stories and teachings? Did you know that these stories and teachings fit into a bigger story in the Bible? In this 3-day Bible Plan, we will explore how through the Bible, God communicates the unified story of his plan to redeem and reconcile all people to himself through the life and death of Jesus. And how the Bible is the big story of God making his home among us. This 3-day Bible Plan is part 2 of 4 designed to go along with the Catechism 'The Big Story' small group series.

This plan views the Bible as spiritual nourishment, and just as the best, most enjoyable diet is one of balanced variety, this plan offers daily readings from 6 spiritual "food groups" like this, for example: Each day you will have a 1) CREATION/LAW appetizer, a 2) HISTORY main entrée with a side dish of 3) POETRY and 4) PROPHECY with 5) GOSPELS/ACTS to drink and 6) LETTERS for dessert. ENJOY!

Without question, what our world needs more than anything else is love. If people loved each other, really loved each other, there would be no more war, crime, abuse, injustice, poverty, hunger, homelessness, deprivation, or immorality. Love is the one ingredient that could revolutionize society. Love is the greatest quality of human life. Love is the supreme quality, the most excellent way for us to live. In this 7-day plan, explore the different aspects of love, including how to love others, remaining in Christ's love, God's agape love for us, and why love is greater than faith and hope. 

One of the most inspiring passages from Paul is where he says that we have “a treasure in earthen vessels.” By this he means that there is within us something much more powerful and meaningful than our earthly body, which is just a container for that gift from God. Join bestselling author Tony Evans as he explores this transformational truth.

This plan supports the Infinitum 30 day challenge. This is week two of the four weeks of the 30 day challenge.

When life shifts toward struggles or pain or disappointment, where do you turn? When uncertainty invades or sorrow seeps in, where do you look for answers? Here’s a suggestion: turn to one of over 7,000 biblical reminders of God’s care, concern, and guardianship. God, both promise-maker and promise-keeper, “has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature” (2 Peter 1:4 NIV). Through this reading plan, we’ll become well acquainted with many of these promises and learn to rely on them in every turn of life. Unshakable Hope-Courage is the second installment of a three part series. Part 1 is titled Unshakable Hope-Strength. 

The book of Colossians has a lot to say about how the gospel should shape our chosen vocation. Over the next four days, we will look at a few key passages in this beloved book, unpacking how Paul’s words should impact the work we do each day.

In theory, we all know we can be confident in our faith, and when we’re gathered together with other Christians, we often feel full of confidence. But when daily life hits, it can all drain away. How can we change that, with God’s help? This Lent devotional journey will help you grow deep faith-confidence that lasts from Sunday into the rest of your week, so you can boldly join in God’s work right where you are. Over the 40 days of Lent, you’ll reflect on six key ways we can grow in confidence: 1. Confidence through being convinced 2. Confidence through community 3. Confidence through compassion 4. Confidence through consistency 5. Confidence through competence 6. Confidence through courage

Project of Love is: the Bible in song. This plan contains four bible songs from the New Testament. All words are 100% scripture put to song. One song every day from Ephesians, Colossians, Revelation and Philippians! Project of Love has the mission to put all books of the Bible to song. Words of Life, sung to life!

Gratitude turns what we have into enough. This four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church will help you discover a more grateful perspective. Start reading part two of the six-part Stay Positive series.

In this four-part devotional, Lenya Heitzig pairs women of the New Testament with the wildflowers they represent. Like the thistle, there are two sides to Euodia and Syntyche: one admirable and inviting, the other prickly and off-putting. Euodia and Syntyche the Thistles is a five-day reading plan about conflict between two co-laborers in the gospel.

Do you need hope? Research shows that when you engage in the Bible four or more times a week your life will change in significantly positive ways. This plan based on Kathleen Cooke’s devotional book, “Hope 4 Today: Stay Connected to God in a Distracted Culture” will revive your faith to influence the culture with Hope. Start the two-week challenge today!

Two of the most talked about topics in the Bible are heaven and hell. In this short 4-devotion series, Bryant gives insight into what Jesus had to say about both places.

If you’re new to Jesus, new to the Bible, or helping a friend who is - Start Here. For the next 15 days, these 5-minute audio guides will walk you step-by-step through two fundamental Bible books: Mark and Colossians. Track Jesus’ story and discover the basics of following Him, with daily questions for individual reflection or group discussion. Follow once to get started, then invite a friend and follow again!

Four years ago, a student from Ghana arrived at a small college with two large steamer trunks and even bigger hopes. Now, as he heads home for the last time, an act of kindness changes everything.

In part two of a five-part, verse-by-verse journey through the Book of 1 Corinthians, we'll dive into chapters 4–6 as we discover what real church looks like and how believers are meant to work through issues together.

(Part two of a four part journey through the Books of Acts.) Even in (and especially in?) hard times, God is present and is working to build His Church. We can find encouragement in this. When circumstances force us to pivot, we don’t have to lose heart - God is with us.

The book of Zechariah comprises two sessions. The first consists of eight visions centered on encouraging the Jewish remnants to rebuild God’s house, followed by four messages proclaiming God’s faithfulness and righteousness. The second includes two messianic oracles, foreshadowing the first and the second coming of Christ. Christians awaiting Jesus’ rescue will find hope from this book, and just as Zechariah prophesied, “Behold, your king is coming to you!”

Amos is all about Jesus! This 4-day plan will walk you through the book of Amos by reading just a chapter or two a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

This is part two 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 epic story 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.

We all go through career transitions. In this study, you will learn how Nehemiah navigated one of his transitions through four distinct phases. Insights from the first two chapters of Nehemiah are especially timely and applicable today.

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season.

There are 66 verses about casting vision in the Bible. Arguably one of the most effective vision casters in the Bible was Nehemiah, a Jewish leader who convinced the Jews to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem in the 5th Century B.C. Although Nehemiah’s vision casting is only two verses long, it has four elements that are crucial to today’s business leader. This Bible reading plan looks at those four elements.

Robust and systematic, Roberts plan guides you through a complete reading of the Old Testament and two complete readings of the New Testament. Readings average four chapters in length and include both Old and New Testament passages each day.