Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 4:8

Abel was a good shepherd, who was unjustly murdered by his wicked brother, Cain. After death, Abel's blood cried out to God for justice, and the book of Hebrews specifically cites this fact as evidence of resurrection power. Does the story of a good shepherd, who unjustly suffers death, but speaks through resurrection power beyond the grave sound familiar? Learn how Abel's story points us to the story of Jesus!

How can the fruit of the spirit win the battle against the sins of my flesh? This three-day reading plan shows the battles of GENTLENESS versus dissension, traditions, and bitterness. Kristi Krauss uses the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5 as a guide to spur us into action to become champions of GENTLENESS in our daily lives.

Few things spark greater anger than a betrayal. And carrying the pain and trauma with you can ignite an unquenchable resentment that leaves you hopeless and despondent. When you’re overcome with bitterness, you need to know there is a God who understands and can help reconcile your pain. This plan will help you understand your anger and how to extinguish it with peace.

In this devotional, we will walk through biblical stories of a few patriarchs who were betrayed. With each word scribed in this devotional, my hope and prayer are that you will find the strength to forgive those who have betrayed you and that you will trust that God has a plan in a plan.

BibleProject designed this plan to help individuals, families, and groups reflect on the biblical concept of sin. What is wrong, and what is right? And how does the Bible define sin? We look at three Hebrew words used for sin in the Bible and examine how sin is not only something we do but also something that happens to us—a force that we can choose to rule over.

How can the heroes of the Bible inspire us to greatness? Join us in this four-day reading plan as Kristi Krauss motivates us with Abel's great faith, Enoch's walk with God, Noah's lifelong obedience, and Abraham's amazing strength. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.

Readers are invited to fall in love with Scripture all over again without checking their intellect--or their imaginations--at the door. 

Has someone betrayed you, treated you badly, or caused you pain? In life, you are never guaranteed that betrayal will never happen. This 5-day devotional by Carter Conlon will help you realize that forgiveness allows the life of Christ to be evidenced in you and sets you free!

Overcome apathy, pain, and the past so you can embrace your identity, destiny, and calling in this five-day reading plan from Ebony S. Small.

All people are image-bearers of God and were created to flourish, but in a culture rife with injustices, God’s will for his children is not being realized in its fullness. This collection of devotionals identifies the unique role Christians play in combating dehumanization and racial injustice in our society and will inspire you to actively join God in His redemptive work in our world.

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but when your heart has been shattered, forgiveness seems like an impossible request. Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands and invites you to join her for this 5-day reading plan from her new book Forgiving What You Can’t Forget and to discover God’s healing gift.

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.

The story of Cain and Abel is a classic narrative rich with insights and invitation. This five-part devotional series from Yellow Balloons explores Cain’s journey as he struggles to hear and perceive God’s ways. All along the way, the Lord stays near Cain. That act of love offers us hope for redemption, no matter how great our sin.

The Bible doesn't shy away from the reality of masculine instincts nor all of the ways those instincts can lead to destruction. Examining the lives of five men of the Bible, The 5 Masculine Instincts shows that these men aren't masculine role models or heroes but are men who wrestled with their own desires and, by faith, matured them into something better.

How do we pull our world back together when everything seems to be pulling apart? This Plan encourages us to learn about and lean into loving each other well in a world that is full of hate and dissension. Embracing what the scripture says about love, you are challenged to come to the family table with grace, empathy, sacrifice, justice, and love, because how we love matters.

Our world pushes a seductive lie: you can achieve any goal through positive thinking, organization, and determination. But anyone who's tried to white-knuckle their way to self-fulfillment is only left with frustration, disappointment, and exhaustion. Inspired by Tara Sun's book, this plan shows that there’s a better way: surrender to the God who cares for us and has an infinitely better blueprint for a life filled with joy, peace, and meaning.

Near the end of his life, 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.

This Guided Bible Reading Plan is designed to help you take your Bible reading experience to the next level. If you’ve ever read the Bible and been completely confused, this plan is for you. Within this plan each day you’re equipped with a full summary filled with context so you can have deeper clarity as you read through the book of Genesis.

Do you ever live with a sense that you were made for something more? At the beginning of God’s story, we find a collection of ancient events that speak to our questions about our value, identity, and purpose. Stories that tell us who God is, who he made us to be, and the building blocks of what it means to be human.

In this study, we will take a look at Jesus’ teaching on anger from the Sermon on the Mount. Part two of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" series, 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.

Now, more than ever, we are faced with everyone’s life as they want it to be seen, and the comparison to our own lives stirs up envy. You do not want this spirit festering in you, but what about the damage envy causes when it is coming against you from another person? In this reading plan, you will discover how to overcome envy, safeguard your heart, and walk in freedom.

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.

Drawing on the example of the Prodigal Son, Kyle Idleman shows readers the three elements that are always a part of lasting spiritual transformation and gives practical tools to live them out.

The "No More Perfect Moms 7-Day Devotional" will help you free yourself from unrealistic expectations as you learn to view yourself as God has made you. Each of the seven readings includes excerpts from the book "No More Perfect Moms" by Jill Savage (CEO, Hearts at Home) along with Bible verses that will encourage and edify you as a mom.

This is a devotional that will help you apply Biblical truths about worship to your daily life. We often forget what worship is and the impact true worship can have on our lives. Take time to let your worship come alive again.