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Nowhere else does God’s wrath come crashing together with his love more dramatically than in Zephaniah’s prophecy. “I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth” (Zeph 1:2). “He will quiet them with his love…and rejoice over them with singing” (Zeph 3:17). So how do we reconcile the two? Join Melanie Hurlbut for a clear explanation and compelling storytelling as we journey together through Zephaniah.

What does it mean to be an heir with Christ? Why is it important to not work for the flesh? This six-day plan explores what it means to be a co-heir with Jesus through the Apostle Paul’s writings in Romans 8:12–17.

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. 

What would it look like to be part of the answer to this prayer of Jesus in our generation: "that they all may be one"? What can we do to be one with God and each other? Join this seven-day devotion led by YMCA pastors as they explore what the prayer in John 17:20-26 can mean for us today so that the world may believe and know God's love.

Christians often feel lacking, insufficient, and second-class. In a word, we feel condemned. This is because, even without noticing it, we are basing our salvation on how well we are performing as Christians. In this short meditation of Romans 8, you will learn how God wants to move you from feeling condemned to feeling convinced that nothing can separate you from the love of God. 

This plan is an invitation to the unashamed wonder and power of the gospel (Romans 1:16)! In this six-part series of plans, you will work verse by verse through the book of Romans. The Gospel tells us: "Jesus Changes Everything". Part III of Romans is helping us understand the new reality of Gospel LIFE for the believer who has embraced a LIFE of faith in Jesus as King.

This plan is an overview of the unashamed wonder and power of the gospel (Romans 1:16). In this plan, Part 5 of our six-part series through the book of Romans, we will learn about the mystery of election!

For two thousand years, Paul’s letter to the Romans has been a touchstone for all who want to understand the power of the gospel and the righteousness of God revealed from heaven. The truth in Romans transforms our thinking and convicts our hearts as we discover the power of the gospel for every area of our life and our world.

This plan is an overview of the unashamed wonder and power of the gospel (Romans 1:16). In this plan, the final part of our six-part series through the book of Romans, we will learn about our call to a gospel RESPONSE.

This 8-week plan will help you to maintain hope during infertility. It provides daily scriptures addressing the spiritual aspect of infertility and an affirmation based on the scripture for the day for you to speak out loud (Romans 10:17). For more encouragement, get the devotional, A Seed of Hope: God's Promises of Fertility.

Daily Discipleship: True Spirituality is a 17-day guided Bible study exploring Romans 12 that will help you develop the habit of being in God's Word every day. Each day, there will be a short, 10-minute video from Chip Ingram. Not only will this help you learn how to study the Bible, but it will also help you make life-changing, authentic spirituality part of your daily practice.

The Bible says in Romans 5:17 that through Jesus we can “reign in life.” Jesus also said that He came to give us life in all of its fullness. Jesus died and rose again so that you could live in victory. He won so that we could win WITH Him… not defeated, not down, not lacking but free, strong and victorious - getting better every day!

This plan is an invitation to the unashamed wonder and power of the gospel (Romans 1:16)! In this six-part series of plans, you will work verse by verse through the book of Romans. The Gospel tells us: "Jesus Changes Everything". The second step to experiencing the wonder of this gospel is declaring our FAITH in Jesus as our Savior and King!"

The book of Romans provides incredible instruction and encouragement for followers of Jesus Christ. Over the course of 8 days, we will examine Romans 1-4 to better understand how the Gospel of Christ empowers us to live on mission without shame.

This 17-day plan will help you dive into the deep theology of Romans chapters 6-11, which discuss topics like election, predestination, and free will. Such complex topics are broken down into practical, applicable explanations and reflection questions that make theology accessible for everybody, whether you’re just curious about the Bible, a new believer, or a long-time follower of Jesus.

These devotions examine the role that God wants us to play in this world. They are based on John 17:18, where Jesus says, "Even as the Father has sent Me, I send you." They attempt to unpack what it means for us to be sent like Jesus into the world.

This plan is an overview of the unashamed wonder and power of the gospel (Romans 1:16). In this plan, Part 4 of our six-part series through the book of Romans, we will see the role of the SPIRIT. As you read, slow down and enjoy the richness of the truths found within each passage.

Considered one of the most theologically rich books of the New Testament, Romans is a treatise on the theology of salvation. Beginning with the hopelessness of our sin-filled state, Paul shows how God provides righteousness to His people through Jesus Christ. In Romans, we are reminded that justification does not come from status or moral achievement but from belief in the substitutionary death and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The story of Joseph is one of the greatest epics in all antiquity. It is the saga of one extraordinary life - sold into slavery at 17, falsely accused and forgotten in jail, but never once forgotten by God. Follow the grand drama with audio guides by Through the Word, as Kris Langham provides clear explanation and compelling insight in just a few minutes each day. Covers Genesis 37-50.

The Parable of the Talent is one of Jesus’ most famous parables. Yet hidden in the 17 verses are some of the most important keys to succeeding as a Christian. These lessons aren't just good advice—they're divine mandates that can help believers be more in line with God's purposes, not just in their finances but in every facet of their lives.

This plan will take you through the book of Romans, one chapter a day. Each day's reading is accompanied by a meditation on one of the verses in that day's chapter. They cover topics of faith, right living and unity in the church.

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: Spiritual Renewal.” [Note: Scriptures are quoted in the GNT.]

Romans Chapter 8 is one of the greatest chapters in the whole Bible. In it we see how we can have confidence in our secure identity in Jesus and the assurance of the Holy Spirit. In six days we will look at Romans 8 and see how we can live as confident Christians in our challenging world.

Paul's letter to the Romans is one of the most significant letters ever written. In this seven-day plan, you'll learn how Jesus created a whole new covenant family through his death, resurrection, and sending of the Spirit.

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I still wrestling with that sin?” Even the apostle Paul said as much in Romans 7:15: “I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” How do we stop sin from stopping our spiritual lives? Is it even possible? Let’s discuss sin, temptation, Satan, and, thankfully, God’s love.