Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 29:18

This three-day plan is all about perseverance and studies some key characters in the Bible who set the example for us as believers. Perseverance is hard, but the reward is worth it!

What circumstances are bothering you, child of God? Does their presence challenge your trust in God? If so, this plan can help you stir up the confidence to boldly face your circumstances. Child of God, God says He loves you and will never forsake or leave you. God says you are His. Nothing can separate you from His love and advocacy. Refuse to live rejected. Why? Because God loves you!

If you've been single for a long stretch of time, you may be asking God some questions. If you've wondered the purpose of your waiting, you're just like me. In this devotion, we'll discuss the mountains and the valleys of waiting through the stories of Moses, Ruth, Jacob, Paul, and Abraham.

In the midst of hardship, tragedy, and unanswered questions, it’s difficult to glimpse God at work. How do we hold onto our faith during these times? How do we trust God is working all things for our good and His glory? Over five days, study Joseph's life and observe how God’s sovereignty reigns. Learn that His provision is enough, His presence is constant, and His purpose is unstoppable.

In a world of choices, it seems someone inevitably gets the short end of the stick. Left out or forgotten describes the disappointment we experience when we are not an option; but there is hope. God uses these experiences of feeling unpreferred to protect us, through His grace, for a divine purpose. This devotional takes you on a journey with practical action steps to show that you are God's masterpiece.

We often hear people say, "Fake it until you make it". Have you ever tried it, only to find yourself exposed and vulnerable in the end? In this plan, we will explore moments like that in Jacob's life. I hope that the next few days will inspire you to live more authentically in Christ.

Self-pity slyly whispers that we deserve better. It clouds our thinking until grumbling seems inevitable. But thanking God lifts our gaze. This plan examines Bible characters tempted toward self-pity, Jesus’ sinless victory over a similar situation, and God’s invitation into gratitude and joy. We’ll counter self-pity’s lies like “I’m in this alone,” “I don’t have enough,” and “I’m taken for granted” by celebrating God’s ability, help, provision, honor, and love.

Here's the truth: All families have some form of dysfunction! The question is, how will you grow through your dysfunction to become the loving, caring family that God called you to be? Grab your family, and let's learn together during this 6-day plan as we move from dysfunction to harmony while experiencing family healing and growth.

In the midst of hurts, challenges of subservient status, insecurities, and longing for love and acceptance, the Women of the Bible reveal the current quandaries of today’s women. Separated by ages past, their emotions were real and their ordeals just as relevant now. As in the author’s life, let the Women of the Bible bring you to a place of healing, encouragement, self-examination, and affirmation of God’s love for you.

Discover modern day life applications from the stories of women in the Old Testament. 

Whether you’re experiencing the loss of a friendship, a broken dream, or a breakup—experiencing heartbreak can be confusing and challenging. In this 7-Day Bible Plan, you’ll learn how to tend to your broken heart God’s way.

In the midst of trials, love can - and does – triumph. It is never easy - choosing to love when you are angry, hurt, or upset is a challenge that can test the most tender of hearts. But, with God, it is possible. Let’s explore how love, when tested, can conquer, succeed and triumph in the most difficult of situations.

Does the pursuit of "better" weigh you down? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? Most of us aren't trying to be perfect. We're just striving to be "better," but this can quickly become a burden that weighs down our souls and prevents us from experiencing God's rest. This plan looks at how a deeper understanding of God's grace can guide us off of the self-improvement treadmill and help us kick the comparison habit.

True financial well-being involves more than getting out of debt and accumulating wealth. It’s about discovering how you’re wired by God, and how that wiring influences the way you think about, feel toward, and handle money. In this study, Pastor Tommy Brown, author of The Seven Money Types, leads you on a journey of personal discovery as he introduces the seven money types found in Scripture.

In this 9-day plan, you will study Genesis 27–36, focusing on God's faithfulness to sinful families that He uses for His glory. We hope you'll learn the importance of a good family structure, the benefits of patiently awaiting God's will, and the necessity of receiving God's blessing for your life to prosper.

It's easy to dismiss the book of Genesis without engaging in the text beyond creation and the fall. But understanding the book of Genesis is crucial to understanding the rest of the Bible. In Genesis, we find the very foundation of our faith, not just the origin of man, but also the origin of God's plan for redemption. Creation is just the beginning.

Have you ever felt overlooked? Or that your calling is being delayed or even denied? The process of God’s promotion begins with a calling and is always followed by a hidden season of testing until we’re ready for the full purpose that He has for us. There’s no shortcut to your potential, you must go through The Process of Promotion.

This devotional is about God changing Jacob to Israel. This is a process and the the way God works in our lives. It is good to understand the process and be alive to God's ways in our own lives, and allow Him to transform us to what He wants us to be.

From the creators of the BEMA Podcast, BEMA Liturgy is here to help you slow down, form groups around Scripture, and live out the life that Jesus has called us to. We encourage you to find a group that can be a part of this journey with you as you study, pray, and worship.

Choosing God Instead of the World studies the lives of Jacob and Joseph, their families, and the choices they faced. Both men were given a specific promise from God, but they lived out their faith very differently. We will see the importance of choosing the things of God and the way God rewards those who walk with Him. We will also discover how God's promises to them never failed.

This 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Teens includes a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a portion from either Psalms or Proverbs, followed by a summary to help teens reflect and apply the Bible each day.

The 25 days leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ birth are pretty remarkable. We get to look back at how God prepared the way for Jesus and delivered on His promise of a Savior. Join 12Stone Church as we use these 25 days to remember the promise of God, celebrate the birth of our Savior, and encourage you in your faith journey! Merry Christmas!

In part three of our Genesis plan, we'll see the legacy of Abraham unfold through his descendants. This first part kicks off with the death of Abraham and then focuses on Isaac's sons Jacob and Esau. Explore the stealing of Esau's blessing, Jacob's marriages, the dream he received from God, and his famous wrestling match with God!

Eve and Mary may be the most well-known in Scripture, but the Bible is chock-full of women with rich character, bold faith, and powerful testimonies. Join us as we briefly study 30 “Women of the Bible” and learn about the ways God used them, sustained them, emboldened them, and provided for them. Women have been a part of God’s plan from the Garden of Eden until the present day. We pray your faith is encouraged and strengthened by spending some time getting to know these women’s accounts.