Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Exodus 20:17
Watermark Gospel | the Ten Commandments
3 Days
The Ten Commandments were the Word of God given physical form. But when Moses saw the Israelites violating God's holy law by worshipping a golden calf, he broke the two tablets in righteous anger. The Word of God was broken for the sins of the people. But because it is eternal, the Word of God cannot ever remain broken! Learn how God restored the two tablets of his holy law, in an amazing story that anticipates the resurrection of Jesus, the Word of God made flesh!
#1 Most Difficult Commandment of All - Can You Keep It?
3 Days
The Bible is our handbook for life, and its commands are guideposts to righteousness. Jesus saved us by his death but also calls us to a life of obedience. Foremost in God’s law are the Ten Commandments, which still apply today. While these commandments seem straightforward, one in particular is far more difficult than you might imagine or hear about at church! Read on to find out….
Moses: A 3-Day Journey From Bondage to Promise
3 Days
Join pastor and best-selling author Colin Smith on this "flyover" intro to the life of Moses. This 3-day devotional will help you gain a fresh understanding of God's faithfulness. Imagine soaring alongside Moses as he witnesses the Red Sea parting, the Ten Commandments being delivered, and the Israelites wandering in the wilderness.
Why Eve Sinned - Genesis 3
4 Days
We can learn a lot about why we sin by looking at the first sin ever committed. Drawing from David Bowden's upcoming book, Rewire Your Heart, this study will dive deep into what happened with Eve at the tree and how it reveals to us the root of all sin.
Defeating Despair
4 Days
Sometimes life is dark and difficult, leading us to despair. You may wonder, " Why am I here? What’s the point? Why do bad things happen?" When life seems empty and futile, you need to know God understands and has a purpose for you. In this study, you will learn how pain can drive you to make significant changes that can lead to a life full of meaning and hope.
Seeking Contentment at Christmas
4 Days
Christmas is a time to pause, ponder, and praise the gift Jesus. Rather than succumbing to the unwanted burden of financial and social obligations, we must intentionally seek stillness to hear the voice of God. Much of our loss of peace comes with the financial pressures we feel when the emphasis of the season is on buying gifts.This plan will help you focus on what really matters at Christmas.
How to Worship God
4 Days
What does it mean to worship--especially in spirit and truth? Join pastor and author, H.B. Charles in this four-day study to learn the foundational truths of how to worship God.
Tithes and Tithing: Every Verse in the Bible About Tithing
4 Days
As long as I have been a Christian, I've heard people arguing and debating about tithing. Some say Tithing was only an Old Testament Law that doesn’t need to be followed as believers under the New Covenant, while some say that tithing is just as relevant to New Testament Christians. In this plan, we will go directly to the source to see everything the Bible says about tithing.
3 Sneaky Sins That May Be in the Way of Your Salvation
4 Days
As Christians, we accept Jesus’ death and resurrection as the first step to our salvation and then seek a new life that glorifies God and helps build His Kingdom. Often easier said than done, right? In this study, we take a look at 3 sneaky sins that seem to keep coming back. Read to see how you can ensure these are not in the way of your salvation!
Seek the Lord and Find Him
5 Days
Is the Lord your greatest passion? Do you desire to know Him more? This five-day reading plan by Thistlebend Ministries will guide you to a more intimate relationship with the Lord.
Can I Really Walk With God?
5 Days
This reading plan takes you on a journey through the Bible to discover some of God's top priorities. As you walk with Jesus through the Old and New Testament you will learn that God's most important priority is YOU! He wants to spend time with you and gives us several "lists" that help us learn how to Love God and Love Others! God loves you and wants to spend time with you! Won't you join Him on this journey of Discovery?
Restoring Relationships
5 days
The Word of God has much to say about our closest relationships. This reading plan will take you through principles to help you restore, strengthen, and sanctify your marriage and your family.
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–5–The Law And The Land
5 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 fifth part "The Law and the Land." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.
How to Receive a Whole New Self-Image
5 Days
Poor self-esteem is a global pandemic. Too many people are living with deep insecurities that rob them of the abundant life that Jesus died and rose again to bring them. Do you know anybody like that? Join Bible teacher Berni Dymet as he opens God’s Word to discover the liberating image that God is prepared to give you.
Discover the Bible and Unity in History
5 Days
Americans have always turned to the Bible for wisdom to live together. We argue over how to read and use it, but the Bible has helped shape our values and institutions. On this plan you will read the Bible as a freedom text alongside voices from our past, focused on the value of unity. Discover fresh takes on the Bible and inspiration for facing today’s challenges.
Holier Than Thou: A 5-Day Plan on God's Holiness
5 Days
If God is holy, then He can’t sin. If God can’t sin, then He can’t sin against you. If He can’t sin against you, shouldn’t that make Him the most trustworthy being there is? In this plan, Jackie reveals God's holiness for what it really is: good news.
Lies I Believe Part 3: I'll Get to Heaven by Being a Good Person
5 Days
We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.
Living by God's Commandments
5 Days
I am sure you've heard of the Ten Commandments, and maybe you've thought to yourself, "None of these are a problem for me" or "I don't have to deal with that." These commands are very important to God, which makes them an important part of our faith journey, too! Spend the week applying the truths in the commandments to your faith walk!
Real Hope: A Study in Exodus
5 Days
And....End Scene! The end of our study in Exodus. The final chapters of Exodus are the final scenes of an epic story of freedom, promise, covenant, details and ultimately God’s unconditional love for His people. As we finish our study on Exodus (see previous editions of the Real Hope devotional) our hope is that you will not only reflect on all you have learnt as we have journeyed through this amazing book of the Bible, but that you will also see God’s heart for His people, and His heart for you.
Worship Is Our Honour
5 Days
When we talk about 'Worship Is Our Honour,' we’re talking about the dynamics of how our relationship with God is to be. Our worship is all about trusting that every promise of God is reliable and sufficient; trusting that the one who offers us hope and love, will meet our every need; leaning into our generous and attentive heavenly Father. Join us for this 5-day devotional diving into the importance of Worship in growing our relationship & trust of God.
Different Life: 1st Commandment
5 Days
Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.
Bridge to Life
6 Days
Jesus is the bridge to eternal life. Without Him, it's as if we’re standing on one side of the Grand Canyon. Death is coming for us and we need to get to the other side to safety. We see that It's too far to jump and there's no way we can cross on our own. However, imagine a bridge suddenly appearing that spans the Grand Canyon. A bridge to life!
Bible Basics Explained | Ten Commandments
6 Days
The Ten Commandments deliver the the core of God’s law for mankind—the very foundation of morality and righteous living. In this Bible Basics Explained series, Kris Langham and Jonathan Ferguson walk you through each commandment with clarity and insight. They also help you connect the Old Testament Law with the New Testament teachings of Jesus, and explain the role of the Ten Commandments in our lives today.
Encountering God: Cultivating Habits of Faith Through the Spiritual Disciplines
6 Days
Spiritual disciplines are essential to a more vibrant spiritual life and knowing God more intimately. Join Kelly Minter in this 6-day Bible study as she unpacks the biblical foundation for these sacred habits along with approachable ways to practice disciplines like prayer, study, worship, rest, and more. You’ll find these habits of faith can actually create more margin in your life—providing peace and rest as you walk closer with Jesus.
Jesus, I Want to Love You Part 3
7 Days
This study looks at intimacy as it relates to lust, impurity, adultery, and more. Listen to what Jesus teaches in the Sermon on the Mount and elsewhere in His Word about true intimacy. Part three of eight, this plan focuses on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.