Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Kings 5:13

When it comes to fasting, there are so many things to consider, from what to stop eating, how long, and how to stay healthy. We often forget the most important thing—the biblical principles of what to expect and how to persevere! In this 3-day devotional, you’ll discover how to biblically pray and obey God in the middle of your fast.

We look at four vastly different areas of Jesus exercising his healing. His healing methods were not similar but he often used the faith of the individual to bring about the desired result. Stay with me as we walk through Jesus touching the lives of the deceased and let us explore in each instance what he really tried to teach us about ourselves rather than the debilitating disease.

What is God really like? Is God angry, violent, and retributive? If we want to believe that, we can read the Bible in a way that supports this. But what if God is like Jesus? What if God is fully revealed in the life and death of Jesus Christ? Wouldn’t that be good news? Well, that is the good news!

Everyone loves a comeback. The masses cheer for the underdog in sports just so they can get the emotional high of watching a comeback. They inspire us because they help us believe that whatever we might be facing, hope is just around the corner. Now, take the next five days and find out how you can pick yourself up off the mat and make your spiritual comeback!

Even as Elisha had succeeded Elijah as the prophet, Gehazi could perhaps have succeeded Elisha as the next prophet if he had been faithful. In the story of Gehazi, we find that holiness does not just get rubbed onto you. You could have contact with the most holy people, but you need to respond and make a choice to live a holy life.

“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.

We all want our lives to count for something. We desperately want to know what our purpose is. But what if our calling is an invitation to obscurity rather than fame or fortune? Is faithfulness a legitimate measure of success? Join Pastor Micah E. Davis, author of Trailblazers, on a journey to discover—through the lens of some obscure biblical individuals—why the answer is a resounding yes.

Find answers to your biggest questions about the Bible and Christian faith. Find five of the top questions asked of author and radio personality Hank Hanegraaff - aka The Bible Answer Man. Each question is answered in Hank's scholarly yet approachable style and also includes additional resources for those who want to explore the topics further. Each entry ends with a reflective prayer.

What advice do a few lesser known biblical figures have to give Millennials and/or Gen Z-ers? Find out in this 6-day Bible Plan.

Discover modern day life applications from the stories of women in the Old Testament. 

Welcome to the Family of God! Pastor Greg Laurie guides you through 7 key first steps as you begin your journey with Jesus. Discover how you can know God, how to study your Bible, pray, attend Church, obey God, give to God, and share your faith. Readings are from the New Believer’s Bible which has been trusted by over 10 million Christians to help them start their walk of faith.

No one wants to hear “no” from God. Some nos are smaller, their pain short-lived; others are huge, their consequences life-altering. We may face doubt, discouragement, and depression. This plan will help you find courage to step into a different life than the one you had planned, discovering that when God says, “no,” your story isn’t over.

Powered by Love is a 7-day devotional aimed at teaching and reminding us of the God-intended importance of relationships, connections, and love in every sphere of life.

Have you ever asked yourself, "What is my purpose in life?" My guess is that you have. Over the next seven days, we will journey through the story of a girl who pushed past the voices of emotion, reason, and the masses to pursue God's plans for her life. My hope is that her story will encourage you as you seek out yours.

‘Anchorage: The Storm of Sickness’ is designed to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to navigate mental health and wellness topics. This seven-day plan incorporates character discussions, reflective questions, and prayers to help participants explore biblical examples of healing. Choose this plan to discover how these realities help us victoriously overcome the storms of life.

A millennial kingdom leader has a well-outlined vision, the ability to communicate the vision and the anointing to leverage vision to transform lives. In today's culture, the idea of leadership has been distorted by social popularity, where the filter of image gains followers ' so ignore them. They are blind guides leading the blind, and if one blind person guides another, they will both fall into a ditch. ' Matthew 15:14. In this eight day devotional we'll learn that the core of a leader influences the spirit of the people, we'll outline biblical qualifications for a leader, identify leadership characteristics that are displayed throughout the Bible, and prepare the next generation of leaders. A leader's main objective is to reproduce more leaders whether in the church or in the marketplace. To be effective in your role as leader, you have to bear fruit - that process starts from within.

Advent can be a dark time. Here's an exploration of eight times in scripture when someone says the phrase "Go in peace," and what that means for your Advent journey.

Tearfund seeks to transform the lives of those living in poverty. We cannot do this without challenging racial injustice. These reflections speak to people who've been oppressed because of their race or ethnicity. If you've ever felt like you're on a never-ending search for your place in the world, we hope that these words will be a reminder that you are created in the image of God and are loved.

Excellence is glorifying God by working wholeheartedly towards all He has given you to do. This Virtuous Woman study is 11 sessions that walk through ideas such as stewardship, dignity, wisdom, attentiveness, legacy, value, faithfulness, power, faith, and fruitfulness. This study was written by Alexandria McCraney who lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with her husband and three kids and serves with FCA at the University of Arkansas.

Elisha is one of the most fascinating people found in God’s word. He was a prophet whose faith and miracles seem almost ridiculous. During this 13-day reading plan you will read through the life of Elisha and learn from his example of what life can look like when you let go and decide to live with ridiculous faith.

One of the best-known commandments in the Bible is to love your neighbor. Jesus even says this is the most important command, next to loving God. But who is our ‘neighbor’ and what does it mean to ‘love’ him? In this Reading Plan, we will read some of Jesus’ teachings and some real-life examples.

Faith is more than a term—it’s essential to our Christian life. It’s not a sermon, denomination, or movement. Romans 1:17 and Galatians 3:11 remind us that "the just shall live by faith." Hebrews 11:1 also teaches, "Without faith, it is impossible to please Him." As children of God, we must cultivate and strengthen our faith. Over the next 14 days, Pastor Justin Bridges will lead us through Hebrews 11, showing us how to apply faith in our lives and how to live victoriously by faith, just like those heroes of faith who went before us.

These reflections from Our Daily Bread are designed to bring comfort, hope, and encouragement to those facing illness. Each devotional has been selected to address the worries and pain associated with physical illness and injuries and serves as a reminder that the Great Physician is with you and knows your every need.

A practical guide to learning to hear God’s voice. Join Pete Greig, founder of 24-7 Prayer, as he explores how to listen for what God might be saying to you. Centred on the story of the disciples who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus, Pete unpacks the many ways that God speaks today.

What began as a victorious return to the land in Joshua ends in destruction, defeat, and exile in 2 Kings. The idolatry and sinfulness of Israel and Judah lead to their expulsion from the land - a final ignominy in a long history of unfaithfulness. Yet even in exile, God was preserving his people and the line of David for a future coming King, whose reign would know no end.