Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 7:9
Overcoming Lust
3 Days
Do you feel trapped by lust? Does it seem like there’s no way out? This 3-day devotional plan gives you practical steps to gain victory over lustful thoughts, porn, and unwanted sexual behaviors. There’s hope. With biblical truth and brain science, you can overcome lust and experience true freedom.
How To Know The Lord’s Will
4 Days
Do not be paralyzed, in those areas where you need specific information, when God does not and will not give you specific information. He has already given you the general principles on which you should base your decisions. In an increasingly secular world, we definitely need to hold on to the truth that is found in God’s Word.
Common Lies in a Sex Crazed World
4 Days
The bible is very clear when it comes to God's design for men and women regarding sexuality. In this study based on the his book Pure, pastor and bestselling author, Dean Inserra, examines three of the seven common lies Christians face regarding sex.
The Deeply Formed Life
5 Days
As New York pastor Rich Villodas defines it, a deeply formed life is a life marked by integration, intersection, intertwining, and interweaving, holding together multiple layers of spiritual formation. This kind of life calls us to be people who cultivate lives with God in prayer, move toward reconciliation, work for justice, have healthy inner lives, and see our bodies and sexuality as gifts to steward.
The Bible Said What?
5 Days
If you’ve ever had questions about the Bible, you’re in good company! We've all been there. Sometimes, parts of the Bible can be really confusing. In this Bible Plan, we'll discuss some of the passages that can be hard to understand and learn some helpful tips for exploring Scripture.
Overcoming Porn
5 Days
Drawing on biblical truth, psychology, and brain science, Ben Bennett offers steps to help you break free from porn and unwanted sexual behaviors. God wants you to live a life of sexual wholeness. This 5-day devotional plan will help you kickstart your journey to healing and freedom in your daily life.
Why Wait? A Christian Guide to Sex and Dating
5 Days
Were you taught that, as a Christian, you should “save” yourself for marriage and remain a virgin until having sex with your spouse for the first time? Were you taught why you should wait? In this 5-day devotional, we’re talking about God’s design for sex and why He instructs Christians to “save themselves” for marriage.
Marriage
5 Days
Marriage is a challenging and rewarding relationship, and so often we forget that “I do” is only the beginning. Fortunately, the Bible has much to say about marriage from both the husband’s and wife’s perspectives. The brief Scripture passages you’ll encounter each day of this plan are designed to help you grow in your understanding of God’s design for marriage—and deepen your relationship with your spouse in the process.
Resist the Drift: A Video Study for Couples
5 Days
In this study, you'll hear from different pastors and leaders. Discover how to experience the marriage God desires for you and move from “roommates” to “soulmates” as you grow closer together and resist the drift!
The One
6 Days
The Lord has designed all people for community and most people for companionship, so over the course of this study, we’re looking at what He desires for our relationships & romance. From singleness to searching and dating, God has provided principles for His people's pursuit of The One.
From Grumbling to Gratitude...Escaping Self-Pity's Snare
6 Days
Self-pity slyly whispers that we deserve better. It clouds our thinking until grumbling seems inevitable. But thanking God lifts our gaze. This plan examines Bible characters tempted toward self-pity, Jesus’ sinless victory over a similar situation, and God’s invitation into gratitude and joy. We’ll counter self-pity’s lies like “I’m in this alone,” “I don’t have enough,” and “I’m taken for granted” by celebrating God’s ability, help, provision, honor, and love.
Two Gifts From God: Singleness and Marriage
6 Days
Married or single? The Bible clearly shows which is more valuable: neither. Singleness and marriage are gifts from God that He has put in place to help us see Him more clearly and understand our purpose better. May these devotionals bring you to a place of contentment in Him.
Jesus, I Want to Love You Part 3
7 Days
This study looks at intimacy as it relates to lust, impurity, adultery, and more. Listen to what Jesus teaches in the Sermon on the Mount and elsewhere in His Word about true intimacy. Part three of eight, this plan focuses on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.
The Dating Manifesto
7 Days
Still single, even though you'd rather be married? So is Lisa Anderson, host of the Boundless podcast. In her typical humor-filled style, she offers great Biblical insight and encouragement pulled straight from her new book, The Dating Manifesto.
Dating and the Single Parent
7 Days
To the single parents entering the dating scene, it can feel daunting. Not only are you thinking about what you may desire, but you're also (hopefully) thinking about your children in the process. This 7-day plan offers biblical wisdom on dating as a single parent.
Stand Out: Living for Christ in a Corrupt World
12 Days
The first epistle to the Corinthians covers several issues that are relevant to Christians today. By drawing lessons from 1 Corinthians 1-7, Dr. David Mende encourages us to live for Christ in a corrupt world.
1 Corinthians 7-9
14 Days
In part three of a five-part, verse-by-verse journey through the Book of 1 Corinthians, we'll dive into chapters 7–9.
God's Design For Sex
5 Days
Money handlers at the Treasury learn to spot counterfeit bills by familiarizing themselves with intricate patterns found in the real thing. Likewise, understanding the brokenness of sexual sin begins with God’s design for authentic sexual intimacy. The sacredness of human sexuality transcends the physical act itself. It reflects God’s holiness, His relationship within the Trinity, and His desire to conform your body, soul, and mind to the image of Christ.
Unity: A Study in 1 Corinthians
16 Days
The church at Corinth was plagued by internal division and sinful derision. Paul provides the only solution potent enough for their disunity and spiritual disruptions: “Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 1:10). 1 Corinthians reminds us that by focusing on Jesus and His glorious resurrection, we too will “be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the word of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Gifted to Serve
25 Days
Let’s explore how we can influence the culture with the truth of God’s word through 1 and 2 Corinthians! These two letters are a powerful message from the Apostle Paul to a church that was passionate about its mission but needed direction to remain true to its Christian faith and doctrines. Those priorities make his letters important teaching for every Christian.
1 Corinthians: Not in Vain
31 Days
In these devotional notes, Robin and Zoe Ham point us to Paul’s focus on our identity in Christ and the reality of his return. We’ll see that this letter is more than just a reprimand; it is rich in gospel truth and has plenty to teach us about how to live in the light of Jesus’ resurrection today.
New Testament in a Year: October
31 Days
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.