Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 2:40

Scripture was originally designed to be a communal experience and that's the intention of this plan. "Re:New" uses Biblica's newest Bible translation called "The Books of the Bible"with the hope of offering a fresh and renewed experience with scripture. These videos offer observations on Colossians 1 by walking through 3 very basic questions.

Why did Jesus preach in parables? Why did He only explain what the parables meant to His disciples, in private, and not to everyone? In this three-day devotional, you will learn why Jesus used parables to teach, whether we should use them, and why they are helpful to us.

Does church sometimes feel like a chore? Do you wonder why you can't just pray and worship at home? Check out this short three-day plan for a new vision and appreciation of how God meets with us in the weekly gathering of his people.

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.

Preteens, you can have great conversations with your family about following Jesus and getting baptized! This plan has videos and questions to help start an open conversation with your family. If you want additional support, invite your youth pastor or another church leader to do this plan with you, too. This plan is modeled to help you and your family process information, ideas, doubts, and beliefs surrounding Jesus.

Discover why we should approach our careers from a spiritual perspective.

In the “How To Change The World” curriculum, we're going to take a closer look at the second chapter in the book of Acts and discover how seeking God's will, teaching God's Word, enjoying God's grace, and serving God's people shaped the early church.

Fisherman… Disciple… Water-Walking enthusiast… Peter lived a WILD life for Jesus! Join in as we take a deep dive into his life, his failures, and how God was able to use him to build the foundation of the Church as we know it today!

We all have dreams and things we want to do with our one life – but for most of us, fear is something that keeps us from going there. In this four-day plan by professional big-wave surfer Matt Bromley, you’ll find answers to two big questions: How do we face our fear, and what happens when we do it?

In the Bible, you regularly see water baptism recurring. Even Jesus was submerged in water. In this plan, we investigate the meaning of water baptism, infant baptism, the timing of baptizing, and the command to baptize. So if you want to know more about baptizing, this is the plan for you!

Spending time in God’s Word as a family can help plant seeds of faith . Your children gain insights that will help them in life. But how do you lead your family in God’s Word? This five-day plan includes short (1 to 2 minute) audio segments from people like you. You do not have to be a scholar. These are ideas for all ages that you can use right now .

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. 

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 fifteenth part "The Church Is Born." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Principles and practical guidelines on how we can share the gospel story, and grow spiritually as a church, based on the example of the 1st church that started in Jerusalem.

These are unprecedented times for those of us who are alive on planet earth at this moment. Historically, we can find hope if we turn to the One who made it all and is Lord of all. What does the Bible say about why these things happen, what is God’s response to it, and what is my hope in life and death?

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.

God created people to live as families, providing care, support and connection for one another. Sometimes family means more than just relatives. And some of the most beautiful relationships in the Bible are ones where God drew unlikely people together in unexpected ways. Where do you find people who will be like family to you? Explore how God can help you find family—or be family for someone in need!

Baptism is the seventh in a series of studies that help you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we look at what the Bible says about the meaning of baptism and when you should be baptized. This plan is particularly for followers of Jesus who have not yet been baptized.

This plan will help us understand the importance of living in the Spirit.

The gospel doesn’t just change your eternal future; it changes your present reality. In this five-day study on the book of Romans, Courtney Doctor will walk you through Paul’s powerful letter to see the glorious grace and transforming work of the gospel. As the good news of the gospel of grace unfolds through Romans, it will compel you to proclaim God’s glorious salvation to all.

The gospel is for every person because Jesus is for every person. May this five-day devotional plan based on the first vision statement of the Lausanne Movement, 'the gospel for every person', lead you to deeper engagement with the love of Christ and a deeper desire to share that love with others.

In 50 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover the essential question Paul asked the Lord while he was traveling to Damascus: "What shall I do, Lord?" Have you ever asked yourself, What difference am I making with my life? On some level, we all struggle to find our own answer to that fundamental question. The search for significance is the underlying motivation for virtually all human activity.

Everything you need to know about leading others can be found directly within the word of God. If you’re in a leadership position now or hope to be in the future, there are multiple examples of effective leadership found within the Bible. Join David Villa as he discusses the leadership qualities of some of the most famous individuals in the Bible.

John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.