Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 1:25

1 Peter was written to early Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor. Peter called his beloved readers “elect exiles” because they were suffering for their faith and longing for their heavenly home. Desiring to encourage them to live victoriously while trusting the Lord, he identified three living things they had in their sojourning. You also have these things, Christian: a living hope, the living Word, and the living stone–Jesus Christ himself.

Do you have questions about the Bible? How do we know it's all there? Why are there so many translations? Does it tell me what I need to know? This video series will help you find the answers by using the Bible itself. 

This Life.Church Bible Plan is a study of 1 Peter to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Different. In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … different .

In a world of constant noise and chaos, the quest for hope is at a historic high! The rescuing hope for the world is not found in political band-aids, social programs, and committees, but only in the transforming power of the Gospel. My prayer is that this devotional will inspire you to focus less on adherence to doctrine, principal, and legalism, but focus more on radical devotion to Jesus!

This reading plan takes readers through the biblical principles of faith—how faith is established, how we grow it, and how developing our faith in God empowers us to fight our fear. Be encouraged—there is no more worthy subject of your trust than the all-powerful God!

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the nineteenth part "The Apostles' Teaching." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Inspired by the compelling documentary, “The Long Goodbye: The Kara Tippetts Story,” this 5-day devotional gives hope and encouragement, reminding us that God is with us in our suffering. Kara powerfully and honestly shared with the world her journey as a wife and young mother of 4 who faced terminal breast cancer. Kara helps us realize that life is precious and every moment is a gift.

Of course, read the Bible, pray, and worship. But intimacy with God is MUCH more than that. Blake K. Healy takes you on a five-day journey to deepen your relationship with God.

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

The following reading plan will take you deeper into the three concepts of Spirit, Soul, and Body at a steady pace, building on the message of Jesus' finished work. It will stretch, challenge, and grow you as his follower. Make sure to allow the Holy Spirit space to work in you and shape you. See the impact for yourself. This is the third of four plans in this series.

1 Peter was written to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1), a group of believers forced to flee their homes and lives due to persecution. Although they lost much, Peter reminds his readers that they have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Truly, Jesus is our Living Hope, transcending all our difficulties to provide hope and courage amid opposition.

Those called to ministry must first become steeped in the Word of God. No other preparation for vocational ministry is more crucial than being immersed in the truths of God’s Word. This five-day devotional plan walks readers through key biblical passages for instruction and reflection, which will help ministry leaders embrace their call to living by Scripture as they also answer the call to leadership.

Watch With ME Seeking the perspective of Jesus... Rocky Fleming is a father, husband, minister, and author, with 40 years of experience making disciples. Join Rocky as he reflects on everyday opportunities to see God working, through situations, to make Himself known, and to change our hearts.

So often, the Third Person of the Trinity gets the least attention. He is considered confusing or mysterious. This five-day devotional will help you know God better as your awareness and understanding of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit expand. Spend several days exploring what the Scripture tells us about the Holy Spirit—the best gift we are given after our salvation.

For caregivers seeking hope, this 5-day plan, created by Shelly Calcagno, author of "The Longest Goodbye: A Family’s Hope-Filled Journey Through Alzheimer’s," offers guidance and encouragement. Drawing from her family's decade-long experience walking a long journey of loss, Shelly aims to inspire readers to find moments of joy and discover hidden gifts, even during their most challenging circumstances.

Comfort and pain are as old as the human experience. Yet, we struggle to understand their place in our life and faith. Why do I not feel God’s comfort? If He loves me, how could God let this happen? This six-day Bible Plan delves into these questions, their answers in Scripture, and God’s place in all of it.

What are the fruits of the Spirit and how do you know if they are evident in your life? In this powerful 6-day plan, Rick Renner dives deep into Galatians 5:22 and 23 to reveal 9 godly characteristics that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in your life. Learn what they are and how to give God space to build them inside you with this plan.

When we first met Peter in the Gospels, he was a brand-new Christ-follower. Now, years later, his life has been changed by grace. He has much to say about doctrine, his own trials, and the work of the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to persevere and hope in Christ’s resurrection. These six lessons through 1 Peter are part of THRU the BIBLE’s trusted study through the whole Word of God.

Spend six days with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he offers pastoral insights on how to carry out God’s mission for your life. Through God’s Spirit, you can be empowered to rightly order the three primary segments of your life—personal, family, and work. You may also enjoy the companion plan, “Soul Mission: Determine your Purpose for Living.”

Sometimes life brings hard things, and often it can feel hopeless. But God is always there through the difficult days. In this 6-day devotional, designed specially for kids aged 8-12, you'll learn how to break free from sadness and fear and enter into a new day with Jesus.

This world is filled with pain and hard things, and often it can feel impossible to navigate. But God desires to show you a way out. In this 6-day devotional, designed specially for teens, you'll learn how to break free from cycles of sin and fear and cope with grief through the loving embrace of Jesus.

Christians constantly ask: How can I study the Bible? How can I grow deeper? I am not a theologian! This study gives some answers.

Trust is the most valuable commodity of the human heart. Without trust, there can’t be love. Without trust, there can’t be faith. Without trust, our lives will be marked by our own strength, rather than God’s presence and power. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover God’s faithfulness, and be equipped to place your trust in God, that your life would be filled with his goodness. 

A proper understanding of what the Biblical text originally meant is necessary for an accurate teaching of the text today. Hermeneutics is the art and science of interpretation. We are not at liberty to invent or inject meaning into the text of Scripture. Therefore, this plan will provide you with the rules and structure for accurately understanding the Bible and aligning with God’s original meaning.

Every Nation has always placed a high premium on the power, truthfulness, and benefit of Scripture. God reveals himself to us through his Word, by which he transforms and empowers us. In 2022, we’re calling everyone to a renewed commitment to read, understand, believe, and obey God’s Word. Thus, our 2022 consecration devotional material will focus on metaphors that refer to the Word.