Genesis 1:1 සම්බන්ධව නිදහස් කියවීමේ සැලසුම් සහ පූජනීයත්වය

Have you ever read a story that you wanted to be a part of? Your Bible tells the story of history, from beginning to end, and you are one of the characters! In order to understand your role, you first have to know who's story you're a part of. Over the next five days, come get to know God, the creator of the universe.

Have you ever wondered if you really matter to God? Sometimes we can question everything we once knew, doubting ourselves, others, and even our faith. When you feel overcome with confusion, you need to know there’s a God who understands and can handle anything you can throw at Him. In this plan, you will learn no doubt is too big or strong for God to help you overcome.

Many of us know some Bible stories, but very few of us know the story of the Bible. Do you know how the Bible came to be? In this 5-day reading plan, Andy Stanley explores the story of how we got the Bible and how it sheds light on and gives us insight into the stories in the Bible.

After the year that we've had in 2020, some may think things are out of control and beyond repair. Which, in fact, is 100% incorrect. The same God who created the heavens and earth is still in control, just as He was in the beginning. Are things going the way we intended? No. Are things going the way God intended? Yes!

It has never been more difficult to flee sexual immorality and pursue holiness. We live in an age of unprecedented access to sexual temptation. The struggle with lust is fierce battle, an enslaving addiction, and a deep brokenness. Pastor Joe Rigney shows us that through the gospel it is the Holy Spirit that gives us victory, sets us free, and heals our wounds.

Nature nourishes us. It is amidst nature that we discover God’s role as our provider and pathmaker. This devotional, written by Gideon Heugh, was created to remind us that we have a standing invitation to enter into God’s presence and reconnect with Him through the beauty of His creation.

Throughout the Bible, there are many names used to reference God. Names like Elohim, YHWH, Adonai, El Shaddai, and Jehovah Jireh are all used to describe the characteristics of our mighty God. Discover how these names can have new meaning in your day-to-day life. Be powerfully reminded of who God is and how He is intricately weaving Himself through your everyday.

“Who is God?” “What is sin?” “Who is the Holy Spirit?” These questions are foundational to the Christian faith. So grab some friends and, in this 5-day Plan, take a closer look at what Scripture tells us about the foundations of our faith.

Is it possible to find deep friendships in a disconnected world? Yes. Over the next five days, Jennie Allen shows us that even when we feel utterly alone—whether we’re with friends or still looking for them—God designed us to be in relationships. In all our messiness, in a world that seems more divided than ever, we need each other. And even in our brokenness, it’s possible to thrive—together.

In this five-day plan based on Levi Lusko's book, The Last Supper on the Moon, learn how your consideration of the heavens, the moon, and the stars, can directly impact your understanding of God's incomprehensible love for you. Discover a more profound sense of purpose, a grander view of Jesus, and tap into the power to transform your inner space.

Sometimes, working to finish well and get real closure on a chapter of life is incredibly difficult, but when we ignore the need to do so, we live with a pile of unfinished beginnings. But finished things become usable things because it is in conclusions that we see God's grace and faithfulness most clearly. For those who need fresh eyes to see, this is for you.

Who is the Holy Spirit? Come journey with us as we dive deep into learning all about the Holy Spirit. We want to you receive a fresh encounter and fresh revelation and to be empowered to live in and carry out His Kingdom in our everyday lives.

Part 6 of the Back to Basics Series. As children, many of us had different ideas of heaven. The one similarity between them all was that heaven was a place that was separate or different from earth. However, as we’ll discover through this week’s readings, heaven is in fact near.

Did you know the Bible tells one big story? Let’s look at God’s big story by looking at the stories of water in the Bible—and how they all point to Jesus, the One with Living Water.

The name of Jesus is so powerful. In Him, and in His name, we have everything we absolutely need for life. In Him, we find our meaning, reason, and purpose. This plan and series go over many of the Scriptures that teach us the meaning of the name above all names.

We reap what we sow. That may be the most sobering statement in the Bible as we tend to take the path of least resistance. Trying to parent, husband, and lead from the couch rarely bears fruit. Join us as we dig deep into what good growth looks like in our walk.

Our heavenly Father loves and longs to be with us every day. This five day devotional helps us to intentionally live our lives with Him and for Him. This plan also offers more than revelation, it provides a way for habitation. Intimately, we will experience the presence of God through His word and His unending love. Each day we will learn more about God and our hunger to dwell with Him will increase more and more.

There’s a reason we teach kids that please, sorry, and thanks are magic words. They can work wonders. Nothing opens doors like please. Nothing mends fences like sorry. Nothing builds bridges like thanks. This week we’re going to look at how God can use these three powerful words to bring healing and hope to our own spirits and to the lives of those around us.

The Apostles’ Creed is a well-known statement of faith attributed to the earliest missionary followers of Christ and provides a basic outline of what it means to be a Christian. It’s a statement that’s stood the test of time and is still proclaimed in churches around the world today. In this plan, we’ll dive deeper into the Apostles’ Creed and what it means as we proclaim, ‘I believe in God, the Father almighty… ‘

The Bible has a lot to say about ownership. Most of us live our lives believing we own many things, but the Bible has a very different perspective. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding of who really owns “their” stuff, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

God wants to be first in our lives. In this devotional plan, you will learn ways to apply this powerful principle. Give God your first and your best, give sacrificially, and depend on Him to bless the rest. You will be amazed at what God will do in your life when you dedicate it to Him!

For followers of Christ, the ministry of spoken blessing introduces the present reality and power of the inbreaking kingdom of God. It conveys the authority of God to shatter curses and release captives. These devotions explore this ancient biblical practice of blessing. If you are a believer, God is calling you to the ministry of spoken blessing—and to know that His deep desire is to bless you as well.

What do Christians believe? Division and controversy seem to be rampant today, but for 2,000 years, Christ-followers have been unified in belief. The oldest confession of faith, the Apostles’ Creed, reminds and teaches us what we believe. In this reading plan, take a fresh look at the Apostles Creed, discovering the major beliefs of Christianity and how the Creed prepares us to share what we believe.

In every life, there are forces beyond our control that overwhelm us, so we need spiritual grounding more than ever. I’ve found unexpected answers in faithful Christians from across centuries and cultures who’ve encountered God’s presence. They are saints of amazement who hold out fragments of the Life that is life. Their stories, disciplines, and spiritual practices invite you to taste and see that the Lord is good.

Mountains are one of God’s favorite places to meet with his people. From the Mount of Creation in Genesis 1 to the Mount of the Great Commission in Matthew 28, mountains regularly serve as holy ground for connecting with God. During this plan, Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong guides readers through five mountaintop Bible stories. Watch as God reveals His character and invites His children to enjoy His presence.