Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 1:5

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. This short reading plan is based on the Infinitum component, Mission.

Missions have always been in the heart of the Heavenly Father. He sent His own Son, Jesus, to tell the world about the Good News of God’s love. Jesus prepared His disciples and gave them the Holy Spirit to empower them and be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Today, as children of God, we are empowered with the Holy Spirit to be bold to love.

Isolation ≠ seclusion. In isolation, fear is loud; in seclusion, God is heard. Where are you standing in this season of uncertainty: behind the closed doors of fear or in the waiting room of God's sovereignty? As with the disciples, God can change our lives in one visit, but He needs a private moment with us first. Make room for seclusion and God will intercede!

The book of Acts is the exciting story of the advance of God's Kingdom in the early days of the church. Today, the book of Acts is still happening in many places around the world. This reading plan links stories from Acts in the Bible with real stories today.

In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, let's take some time to stop, dive deep into Jesus' journey to the cross, and invite Him to bring you fresh revelation of this season. It is helpful to have a journal with you as you reflect on the questions, and to track what God reveals to you in this time!

The good news, or gospel, is absolutely central to faith in Jesus. For some of us, the details around the gospel can seem foggy; to some it's a way to avoid hell, or maybe to others it's a piece of advice for your life. In this study, we will dive into what it means to be equipped with the good news of Jesus.

One of God's great gifts to us is our vocation - we are called to join in with his mission, but we are held back by fear and weakness. Spend three days in the scriptures with us, letting God's word renew and transform your mind, encouraging you to trust in the Spirit's power.

In thirty years, the good news of Jesus Christ which had begun in Jerusalem had reached the pinnacle of power in the then known world. A quick overview of the book will show that rapid growth occurred largely due to the working of God’s Holy Spirit, the availability of sincere people, and the simple pattern that was employed.

The vocations represented in the characters of the Easter narrative can teach us a lot about God and how our work is a means of co-laboring with the Risen King. In this four-day plan, we’ll look at the vocations of the disciples at Gethsemane, Joseph of Arimathea, Peter, and Jesus’s first followers to draw out applications for our own work today.

After Jesus rose from the dead, He ascended into heaven. He is seated at the right hand of God until He will return to the earth to judge the living and the dead. Then there will be a new heaven and a new earth. But in the meantime, how does it help you that Jesus is in heaven? This reading plan gives you four answers to this question.

Have you ever felt hopeless? Out of options? Losing focus? Hope Restored by Chidi Wosu is an uplifting devotional that offers solace and encouragement to those grappling with moments like these. When we trust in God's divine plan, surrender our doubts and fears, and find strength in the restoration of our hope can be restored.

The Holy Spirit who worked in and through the members of the early Church is the same Holy Spirit who works in and through members of the Church today. Their story is our history, one we can draw on and learn from as we execute the mission we’ve been given as followers of Jesus Christ. 

An incredible thing takes place when we spend time reading God’s Word. Our hearts begin to identify God’s voice speaking to us in our daily lives. I pray that as you read these five-minute devotions, you will hear the voice of God in your life—even on the busiest and noisiest days!

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 fourteenth part "The Cross of Christ." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

The book of Jonah is a great way of studying about ourselves, with the Bible as our mirror. In this book, we can discover our hidden prejudices and faults and find how we can better serve God in the spheres He has placed us.

Chapter 1 of Acts sets the stage as it were for the events that occurred on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. It highlights how the Apostles were equipped and empowered to spread the word of God, starting from Jerusalem and eventually to the ends of the earth.

There is a reason why Jesus commands His children throughout Scripture not to worry. Fear is crippling, and it crowds out the voice of our Savior. The devil knows this and uses fear to keep us from walking in freedom. It is time to give the demon of fear an eviction notice. Shake off the paralyzing voice of fear and build your faith with new conviction.

Pentecost is an event which continues to impact Believers and the Church around the world to this day. Explore the power available to you because of Pentecost in this dynamic five-day devotional.

The Holy Spirit isn't complicated, spooky or confusing - simply put, the Holy Spirit is a helper that God has given to believers. By studying God's Word, we can get the right perspective and understand this gift God has made available to us. This Plan shows why the Holy Spirit is an essential part of every believer's life in a way thats's easy to understand and apply daily.

Jesus is over our city! How do you take the fame of Jesus from city to city? What is the expectation of Jesus? How will Jesus come beside you as you proclaim His love from city to city?

On the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast, Justin Brierley sits down regularly with renowned New Testament theologian NT (Tom) Wright to draw on his wisdom and knowledge as he responds to a wide range of listener questions. This reading plan distils Tom’s answers into short responses and looks at Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection and ascension, what happens when we die and the return of Christ.

There are some names in the Bible that everyone knows: Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Mary, Peter, Paul. But the Bible is also full of stories with unnamed characters. People who made a difference not in the spotlight, but in the shadows. We often think they and we are insignificant if the spotlight is not on. But here's the good news: God chooses and uses shadow Christians.

Spirit is the second in a series of studies that helps you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan we focus on the most shadowy member of the “Trinity” – the Holy Spirit. He is now living in you. This plan will help you understand what the Holy Spirit is doing in you, with you, and for you.

This study will connect some Biblical dots concerning an extremely important event that is a promised part of the continuum of our lives as Christ followers. It is certain and promised to every believer but is under-taught and generally poorly understood in our contemporary culture. The event is the judgement of the works of the believer at The Judgement Seat of Christ or The Bema.

This 5-day devotional is an invitation to slow down and meditate on the eternal truths and Christ-honoring prayers woven into 5 congregational songs from Austin Stone Worship. With prayers declaring the holiness of our God, asking the Holy Spirit to move in power, celebrating Christ's resurrection, and delighting in His pursuing love, we pray your soul is encouraged and stirred to worship our beautiful Savior in a fresh way!