Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 9:26

Paul wasn’t one of the original twelve apostles. Nonetheless, he took Jesus’ Great Commission to heart and spent his entire life making disciples, or students, of everyone he met. He shared the Gospel with them, then taught them how to illustrate that Gospel so it would never be called into question, others would accept it, and God would be glorified. Now it’s our turn! 

Our past and present serve a purpose. In Christ, we are free from bondage and commanded to live like Christ. In this 5 day devotion, we’ll take a look at key passages scattered throughout the Bible where we’re challenged, encouraged, and commanded to live out our purpose, be bold, and ROAR.

This study will look at the challenges and necessities of forgiveness, showing how God’s forgiveness leads us to rest.

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 sixteenth part "The Travels of Paul." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

At a time when fear is rampant, we need to know what God’s Word really says about fear. Take the next 5 days to deep-dive into what it means to fear the Lord and live with holy courage.

Faith and work are not at odds with each other. We hear lots of tips about how to do our work better, but can we apply those tips to our faith?

This reading plan from Scarlet Hiltibidal is an invitation to give up your striving, to accept that you are the worst, to embrace that you are poor in spirit, and to receive the perfect love from the very best: Jesus. God’s offering to us—the broken, the hopeless, the try-hards, and the imperfect—leads us to humility, repentance, and dependence on Jesus as our Savior. That’s where we find freedom and joy.

Leaders share a unique challenge in bridging the gap between their public and personal lives. Unrealistic pressures and demands encourage many to hide or minimize their weaknesses and mistakes. Adapted from "The Bulletproof Leader" by Glenn Dorsey, this plan will help you overcome failure through the stories of Biblical figures, and approach the development of a leader as a person complete with faults, failures, and feelings.

Just before Jesus left the earth, he commissioned His people to move towards people! Like the early disciples, the roads we travel are meant to lead us to others. A life with Jesus involves slowing down to recognize the places our lives intersect with others! In this study, we’re following the life of Paul the Apostle through 4 monumental moments that led him into deep community with others. At each stop, Paul found a relationship he needed - relationships we need too! We’ll also explore “one another” commands in Scripture that help us connect more deeply with those around us!

Join us as we pray over the crisis in the Ukraine.

Every day, we make choices that shape our life story. What would your life look like if you became an expert at making those choices? In the Divine Direction Bible Plan, New York Times bestselling author and Senior Pastor of Life.Church, Craig Groeschel, encourages you with seven principles from his Divine Direction book to help you find God’s wisdom for your daily decisions. Discover the spiritual direction you need to live a God-honoring story you’ll love to tell.

Now, more than ever before, the world needs people committed to kindness. This study complements Hal Donaldson's latest book, Your Next 24 Hours , and challenges readers to be a force for good at home, work and in their communities.

This reading plan features excerpts from Chad Veach's book Faith Forward Future. Readers will learn that God can use everyone to do His will through obedience, which will in turn lead to a fulfilling, faithful life.    

The Book of Acts, also called "The Acts of the Apostles," is the companion volume to the Gospel of Luke. This reading plan explores the major concepts that Luke addressed as he unfolded the unhindered spread of the gospel of God's kingdom in the days of the early church.

Whether you’ve messed up a little or a lot by human standards, you’re a prime candidate to be used by God. In this 7-day Plan, we’ll learn about six individuals from the Bible whom God used despite where they came from, what their capabilities were, or how colossal their mistakes were.

Joy is not the absence of trouble but the presence of Jesus. The apostle Paul's letter to the church at Philippi drips with joy—it's not what anyone would expect given his circumstances. In this seven-day devotional, Skip Heitzig looks at select passages in Philippians to show how you can find joy in the unlikely places and discover how God adds color to the most black and white moments in life.

It's a new year, a fresh start with an empty calendar. In this seven day reading plan, we'll discover how to accomplish the goals we have for this year while giving God all of the glory!

From the Jesus Movement to the modern worship movement, Christian music has been a part of the church’s story for 50 years. What can we learn from the way God used artists’ creativity to preach the gospel? Walk with us to look at music, creativity, and the way God has wired us for worship. Based on “The Jesus Music” film and book by The Erwin Brothers and Marshall Terrill.

There’s a reason that the two greatest commandments according to Jesus begin “You shall love….” There’s a reason that the apostle Paul says we can have all the spiritual gifts in the world yet still “gain nothing” if we lack love. In this seven-day survey on God’s love and ours, Alistair explains why love truly is at the heart of Christianity.

Have you ever felt like you wanted to do something radical for God but hesitated because it might make you look strange or maybe it would put you in an uncertain, unpleasant situation? Well, you’re not alone! In this plan, we explore some messages from Paul’s life; such as the importance of pressing into God’s heart and stepping out when He calls us! Be ready, God wants to use you!

In this men's devotional, we journey through the Book of Acts, hitting on its major themes as we see God's great power at work in His Church through the power of His Spirit. Written by J.R. Hudberg.

Each day, God provides opportunities to learn. Anthony de Mello said, “The shortest distance between a human being and the truth is a story.” As you engage with these seven stories, look for God’s hand in each story and in your story. Apply the principles and encourage others to do likewise.

When you're hanging by a thread, losing faith, and short on strength, what you need is real encouragement—a call to action to push back the darkness. Face your fears and remember that you are not alone. Drawing inspiration from biblical heroes of faith, journey through Hebrews 11 & 12 with Pastor Kyle Idleman and let your Father carry the weight that has been holding you back and keeping you down.

Over the centuries, millions have been stirred by Christ’s lessons on the Law of Love, the Golden Rule, forgiving one’s enemies, and bearing good fruit. But are these famous words in Luke 6 really just a collection of inspiring moral teaching? Or do they offer us something even greater? In this 9-day plan, we learn how they can lead to a transformation that can only be accomplished by Jesus Himself.

If you follow Jesus, the Holy Spirit has empowered you with spiritual gifts for his glory. Are you actively using them for the benefit of others? Do you feel like you’re misapplying them? This study dives into what spiritual gifts are, how God will use your gifts, and how to connect with other Christians who possess gifts different from yours.