Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 17:8

If we want to have deep and intimate conversations with God, what would the incremental steps look like at the beginning of the relationship? Thankfully, we can read about the growing intimacy that Abraham had with God through some very interesting conversations in Genesis 15, 17, and 18. This plan will dive into these chapters to provide some keys ways we can grow closer to God.

In this 3-part series, we look at how God wants to be everything for you, and only He can because He is "El Shaddai."

Exhortation is a huge part of worship leading. Support your ministry on the platform by becoming familiar with the many facets of who God is. That way you can take what you know and share it with the people you are leading. This Bible plan is meant to introduce you to some of the uncommon names of God. Enjoy it individually or with your worship team and band.

Throughout the book of Genesis Father God reveals himself with different names. Each name reveals a different facet of the Father of the Trinity. As we look at the names of God, we can discover who God is and how he relates to us.

Join Covenant Worship on a journey of exploring the heart behind four key songs on their latest album entitled Sand and Stars.  The album speaks of the character of God, His faithfulness and His father heart.  Be encouraged knowing that He sees all, is in all, is ever present with us, and is working all things together for our good.

 Personal happiness and satisfaction seem to be the highest goal in the world we live in today. In such a society the nature of commitment becomes warped. In this devotional we look at the importance the Bible has placed on commitment and why we need to apply it in our lives.  

The Church is huge. Huge and worldwide. Not only that, but the Church is of all times. Do you ever think about that? You are part of it because you are a follower - a disciple - of Jesus, right? So, how are you part of that Church - that global witness? How do you 'live' it? How did it start and what is God's heart for the Church? How can you follow Jesus and find your place within the Church? This plan takes you through and helps you find answers. Enjoy!

This 5-day devotional will walk alongside Abraham, examining how our forefather reacted and grew through the promises God worked in his life.  Often God calls his people into a new season, ripe with expectations, yet severely lacking in actual logistics. God loves to promise the unthinkable during the unimaginable. When nothing else seems like it could possible go wrong or be more parched… God shows up and gives hope. 

Faith is directing our confidence, trust, and belief toward something or someone. The Bible shows us many great examples of ordinary people who showed extraordinary faith in God. Throughout this Plan, we’ll learn about a few people in God’s Word that will show us how to live by faith.

God has a blueprint for generational leadership which is part of His divine plan. Legacy Leadership looks beyond the present moment to consider how kingdom success can be multiplied through empowering future generations.⁠ This five-day devotional plan is based on the course, Legacy Leadership, by David McCracken.

In the Standing Strong in the Storm YouVersion plan, Greg Davis dissects the story of Jesus walking on water while bidding Peter do the same and helps readers apply its important biblical principles to the storms in their lives.

What a difference a name makes! Names identify and acknowledge things. They reveal, express, and exercise purpose. And the name of Jesus–name above all names–can transform our lives. Join Hassan Boyle for this five-day plan to discover what the Bible says about names. When we grasp their spiritual origin and significance, we’ll grow in wisdom and begin to understand what it means to live an abundant life.

This week, I invite you to discover (or rediscover) several names of God. Together we’ll see what they teach us about our incredibly marvelous God! I am sure that you’ll be blessed by what we discover this week.

“God is powerful” is such a widespread, repeated, and used expression! Perhaps today it has lost its meaning a little bit. In this reading plan, we will discover again what God’s power really means for us. We will learn more about different aspects of His power and might!

We live in tumultuous and uncertain times when the entire world has been shaken by a pandemic. No matter how bad things get we can still look into the word of God to find inspiration on how the men and women in there, faced their fears head on and still lived out their callings in faith.

No one wants to talk about failure, but we all miss the mark from time to time. Even our biblical heroes did things they shouldn’t have done. But when we mess up or our circumstances seem dire, God steps in to make things right. That’s the beauty of an unfailing God, one who is with us every step of the way.

Drawing on James Spencer's book titled Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, this Bible Plan examines eight characteristics evident in the Scriptures and in the life of 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody (e.g., surrendered, prayerful, humbled, undistracted, and studious). A free guide including these reflections along with activities and additional devotional content is also available for download from D. L. Moody Center.

Knowing the names of God brings us closer and to a deeper relationship with Him. Throughout the scriptures, we see either God reveal himself, or the people call out to a particular characteristic attributed to His Name. Over the next few days, as we contemplate the resurrection, let us dive deeper into the personhood of God. In this plan, we will go over a few of the Names of God.

When life hits like a tornado, where do we go? When we’re anxious about the future, to whom do we turn? Over thousands of years, God’s people have faced setbacks, even disasters. Their experiences show us ways we can respond and how our faith in God can remain intact—and maybe get even more real.

This plan guides you through the story of the Bible, showing how all sixty-six books combine to form one unified narrative. Weaving together the rich theological truths found in Genesis through Revelation, this 9-day study shows the eternal significance of what God is doing in the world and how He invites us to be a part of it.

Being a Christian is about reading your Bible, praying to God, and attending church services, right? Yes, it is, but there is much more. As a Christian, you live coram Deo, before God. You continually live in His presence. You live under His authority and to His glory. This reading plan explains how you can walk with God every day of your life.

In this 11-day plan, you will study Genesis 15-26, focusing on God’s faithfulness to sinful families that He works through for His glory. It includes a devotional passage for each day as well as reflection questions to apply this book of the Bible to your life. Whether you’re just curious about the Bible, a new believer, or a long-time follower of Jesus, God will speak to you through it.

In the Old Testament times, God chose people (TOUCHPOINTS), interacting with them in innumerable ways. This, in the light of the New Testament (NT), brings deep perspectives on the Word. GOD’s TOUCHPOINTS has four parts, the first being Old Testament Summary, Patriarchal ages – covering key people and foundations. The sequel is GOD REVEALED – a New Testament Journey. Following the “additional reading” passages provided will take you through the entire bible in both series.

Human relationships are almost always messy because people are involved, but God isn’t people. God is God. He is completely, TOTALLY different. If our relationship to/with Him is ever messy, it's only because we made it that way. We invite you to put aside any assumptions you've made about God and let Him speak for Himself. We think you’ll find that He is much easier to trust than people.

As the father of our faith, Abraham took his relationship with God personally. Through chapter-long daily assignments, this plan explores the biblical narrative of Abraham’s life and offers insight into what an active faith in God really looks like. The closing days of the plan include New Testament references to Abraham, inviting us to follow his example of a faith-filled life.