Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 14:8

In Sun Stand Still, Pastor Steven Furtick challenges readers to ask God for the impossible-to live, every day, with the same faith in the miraculous that we see in the Bible. In this reading plan, Pastor Furtick leads you deeper into Scripture as you begin to live the life God created and saved us for.

Embrace a 5-day study to help you align your leadership with biblical principles, exploring God's call on your life with honesty, humility, and a Christ-like character. Each day offers practical insights and reflections to help you grow into the leader you’re meant to be.

Do you have ideas for change but feel powerless to implement them? Do you respect your leaders’ authority but yearn for them to see your vision? Leadership is not position. It’s influence. Learn from Jonathan, Amos, Joseph, David, and Jesus how to spark transformation. Regardless of your title, age, or qualifications, God has positioned you to make a difference. This devotional is by Influence coauthors Philip Morrison and Hankuri Gaya.

Force Recon Marine and Pro MMA Champion Chad Robichaux shares wisdom gained from his life experiences alongside stories of biblical warriors who faced similar struggles and reveals the unfair advantage that led them to victory in the midst of those battles. Discover that same advantage for the battles you face, and unlock the warrior spirit sewn in your heart by God himself.

Have you ever seen someone’s hands go up in surrender when frustration overwhelms them? It’s the same position we assume in the physical act of worship. Although spiritual warfare is ever-present in the life of a believer, worship is a weapon to counter everything that attempts to distance and distract us from the Lord's presence. Join Liv Dooley through a seven-day plan to discover the power in surrender.

Jesus' disciples lived the faith adventure. They followed Him, carried courage, and saw incredible things unfold. Jesus is still calling His followers today to do the same. This Bible reading plan is an invitation to ask God what steps of faith He is calling you to take. Be encouraged by Jonathan and his armour-bearer from the passage in 1 Samuel 14. Are you up for the adventure?

Scaling our leadership is critical today. We must enlarge, magnify, maximize, and grow our leadership capacity to navigate our ever-changing environment. Rapidly evolving technology, changing employee/team dynamics, and shifting economics are just some of the issues we encounter. But don't think scaling our leadership is just for the workplace. We must scale our leadership at home and in our relationships. Dive in today to gain practical, relevant leadership insight.

This reading plan will introduce you to the book of Samuel, including why and under what circumstances the book was written and how it applies to Christians today.

When you serve a God of the abundant—why not expect MORE? He is a big God and is ready to do big things in your life—will you trust him with it? Read this plan and be challenged to change your mindset on finances, build up your faith, trust, and legacy, and see his hand bless you and all areas of your life.

The Bible contains many stories about people who lived thousands of years ago. Their situation was very different from ours. And yet, their lives contain valuable lessons for us — which is why they were recorded in the Bible! This reading plan studies the lives of Jonathan and David and their friendship. Will you read along?

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Four of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled 'Establishing the Kingdom, 1155 BC–1020 BC'.

Life is about defining moments, the moments that try to break you, and the timely moments that make you. In this devotional series, you will meet kings, prophets, dreamers, and outsiders who all encountered defining moments that changed them forever. As you walk through this series, you will be challenged, encouraged, and inspired to step into the moment that was made for you.

1 Samuel charts the rise and fall of several of Israel’s leaders. You’ll meet the notoriously arrogant king Saul and see the ascent of the man after God’s own heart – David. You’ll read of dangerous battles, murder plots, giants and even more surprises in this book.  You’ll see that despite turbulence in leadership, seemingly strong enemies and spiritual decay God is very much at work orchestrating the fall of the proud and the rise of the humble. What an encouragement for us today when we are faced with challenges not too dissimilar to these! 

The books of 1 & 2 Samuel tell the stories of three broken heroes used by God to establish a kingdom for His people: Samuel, the revered last judge; Saul, the impressive first king of Israel; and David, the flawed poet-warrior. Beyond the page-turning adventures, battles, and political gamesmanship lies the story of a greater King—the true and forever reigning son of David, Jesus.