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Once we have understood the glory of Christ, making distinctions among ourselves based on wealth and status is not only absurd; it is a betrayal of Jesus and his gift of new life.

The New Testament is full of letters written by the Apostle Paul and fellow believers. In this study we will delve into a number of these letters to deeply explore practical wisdom, encouragement, and unwavering faith. These letters will challenge, encourage, and transform us as we seek to apply the timeless truths to our own lives. Join us as we journey through these letters.

This simple plan will take you through 1 & 2 Thessalonians and would be great for individual or group study.

This simple plan will take you through 1 & 2 Timothy and would be great for individual or group study.

This simple plan will take you through 1 & 2 Peter and would be great for individual or group study.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Levi Lusko’s video study 1 & 2 Thessalonians: Keep Calm and Carry On from the 40 Days Through the Book series. In this study, bestselling author and pastor Levi Lusko guides you through these letters from Paul, revealing what the apostle’s words meant to his original readers and how they apply to you today.

After an encounter with Jesus, Paul was radically changed. This change led him to plant churches, go on missions, and write much of the New Testament. Two of the books he penned were letters written to a young man named Timothy. Paul wrote regarding church leadership and ministry perseverance that are powerful reminders to us today as we seek to stand firm with faith in an ungodly world.

Let’s face it - life can be confusing! Wouldn’t it be nice to know where to find a spark of hope – a ray of light? Thankfully, God has a plan so that what we journey through can be illuminated by the radiance of His glory. Explore that plan with us in this devotional through the first two chapters of Hebrews.

For many Christians, the root cause of sin is temptation. We sin because we fell victim to a tempting situation. But where does temptation come from? What lies under every sin we commit? In this series of teaching videos David Bowden explains why every sin actually comes from our desires, lackings, and unbelief.

Written to Timothy, the books of 1 & 2 Timothy present Paul’s passion for preserving the truth of God’s Word. At the heart of Paul’s message is the charge for Timothy to remain true to the gospel, no matter what. Join us in these letters, rich with wisdom and hope, as Paul reminds us how remaining faithful to the gospel's truth is the foundation of a Christ-centred life.

This simple plan will take you through 1, 2, & 3 John and would be great for individual or group study.

James has a knack for highlighting common mistakes in the Christian life and drawing us back into a humble admission that we need God’s mercy every day. For those of us who feel lethargic in the faith or who fear that Christian progress as of late has been slow, if measurable at all, the letter of James provides real medicine — sometimes difficult to take but always good for you!

The letters of the Apostle Peter are more relevant than ever. With the rise of secularization in a culture opposed to biblical values, Christians need to prepare for opposition. That’s precisely why Peter wrote these letters. By reading alongside his biography in the Gospels, we will understand not only life-coaching but also his back story that shaped the heart of this hearty Apostle.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

When the Bible is confusing, Through the Word explains it—with clear and concise audio guides for every chapter. In Part 2 of 1st Corinthians, Paul helps a messy church to resolve issues and get back in order. The work of the Spirit is key, and Paul explains spiritual gifts and the phenomenal power of resurrection. Join Chase Acuña for a clear explanation and practical application of 1st Corinthians.

The communities Apostle John pastored were filled with internal dissensions, false teachings self-claimed to be from the Spirit, and fake Christians who had depraved lifestyles. John wrote these letters to call readers to focus on the truth, discerning between the true and false teachings and between Christian and un-Christian behavior. The church door is open to all, but having the discernment to single out the pseudo-Christians is especially important.

As David’s reign comes to an end, it’s time to set up a house for the reign of King Solomon, but Solomon had promised he would also fulfill David’s promise to build a house for God. Join us through 2 Kings 1-12 for daily chapter summaries as we learn with Solomon that if we put God’s house first, God will build ours.

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.

What is an Anchoring Time? It's time spent focused on encountering God through reading the Bible. Join us as we read through 1 & 2 Samuel! This Old Testament book is filled with stories of God's faithfulness and bold examples of faith.

If the Old Testament had a rockstar, it would be David. David’s life is nothing if not exciting with his heroic leaps of faith, tempered by failures we can all relate to. Join Peyton Jones for the second part of 1 Chronicles as we explore what God has to say to us chapter by chapter on our journey through the word.

When the Bible is confusing, Through the Word explains it–with clear and concise audio guides for every chapter. Here in 2nd Corinthians, Kris Langham welcomes you to the fight of your life. Like no other book in the Bible, 2nd Corinthians gets real about serving God and brings us to the heart of ministry. And the reality is–ministry is a fight. Part 1 covers chapters 1-6.

Love God Greatly is a community of women which exists to inspire, encourage and equip women all over the world to get into God’s Word on a daily basis through our eight week Monday-Friday Bible reading plans. Each day you can join our online community by participating in our Monday-Wednesday-Friday corresponding blog posts at LoveGodGreatly.com. We invite you to join other like-minded women from around the world on Facebook: Love God Greatly,Instagram and Twitter by using the #LoveGodGreatly Bible study hashtag and share your daily insights with us.

In this 24-day scripture reading plan, dive into the New Testament Epistles, letters written to the early church to ground them in the truth and build them in their faith. Journey through 1 & 2 Corinthians with us!

This reading plan is from the Everyday Bible Commentary on Proverbs 1-2 and will help you go deeper in the Scripture. It is for anyone who has a desire to grow deeper in their understanding of the Scripture and strengthen their relationship with God by meditating on the deep wisdom of the book of Proverbs.

In the books of 1st & 2nd Thessalonians, you meet a church who are going through some storms. Severe persecution is threatening their lives, and they are clinging to the promise that Jesus is coming back. This promise is from the Promise Keeper…He IS coming back. The Thessalonians had to learn to live with this hope as they lived their lives in the now.