Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 8:43

Just as God first breathed the spirit of life into man in Eden, so we rely on Him to sustain us still. We survive by His power, through His word, and for His glory. To believe the Gospel is to live; to live is to obey. This is the freedom for which Jesus set us free.

There are different types of “seeing”. There is physical sight where we look at things and identify them; there is the “seeing” where we walk into a chaotic situation and someone says, “Do you see what’s going on here?” And from what we see we describe the scene as “chaos”. There is another level of “seeing” and Part 8 touches on this type – spiritual sight. What do you see?

Come on a journey with me and learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we watch a short clip of the movie The Life of Jesus and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. This reading plan is the 5th of 10. You can read each plan separately but it's best to complete the entire journey.

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I still wrestling with that sin?” Even the apostle Paul said as much in Romans 7:15: “I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” How do we stop sin from stopping our spiritual lives? Is it even possible? Let’s discuss sin, temptation, Satan, and, thankfully, God’s love.

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.

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.

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.

It's a dangerous habit to lie. We can get caught in a vicious cycle of perpetuating lies that point the finger in our faces and hinder every bit of excellence we could achieve. How do we undo the lies embedded in our minds that make us believe the worst about our own existence and identity? This plan takes a real look at lies and what we need to overcome them.

Sin. Lies. Hypocrisy. They’re a sad part of the human experience. They’re a sad part of the people of God. In Acts 5, we see the early believers come face-to-face with them, and insights into them within ourselves. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts; the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Have you ever heard someone talking about Christianity, and deep down you have the sense that what they're saying doesn't feel right? It happens all the time, so in this series we'll be diving into identifying false teachings and beliefs that are so often misrepresented by well-meaning Christians. We'll go over topics like baptism, meditation, misused Bible verses, and many more!

Partner betrayal occurs within intimate relationships when your significant other acts out sexually, either once or repetitively, in a mental, emotional, or physical way. This prompts a lasting response that can overwhelm you immediately or over a period of time. Betrayed partners commonly feel isolated and in bewilderment, wondering if anyone understands them. You are not alone! Experience and connect to God's heart through this divine invitation as you seek Him as your Refuge, Good Shepard, and Light to your path.

We all want to be successful… but what does that even mean? The world defines success as having money, power, and influence. But God defines it differently. So differently, in fact, that being successful in God’s eyes might look unsuccessful to the world. Join Pete Portal for this six-day plan to consider whether you’re willing to ignore the world’s definition of success and learn How to be Unsuccessful instead.

Beneath every sexual struggle is an undercurrent of lies. Lies might begin in your thoughts, but they don’t stay there. In time, they flow into your beliefs, emotions, and actions. Your freedom journey involves learning to discern the lies you believe about sexuality, about yourself, and about freedom and to confront those lies with the power of God’s truth.

No joy compares with realizing that we are truly known and still truly loved. Yet many of us hide our real selves from our spouse because we fear being rejected in such an intimate relationship. In this week’s devotional, Ryan and Selena Frederick inspire and equip us to be transparent in our marriages so we can discover the richness of reflecting God’s unconditional love to one another.

Did you know you are in an invisible battle for your future, family, city and nation? There is an invisible war going on right now. I didn’t know that for the first twenty years of my life. In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and tells you how God can be your protector.

Do you find yourself exhausted looking through your newsfeed lately because you feel torn between the ideologies of our time? John Mark Comer encourages us to follow Jesus in an age of increasingly hostile secularism while keeping our hearts tender and open. Finding spiritual renewal in our day starts with recognizing the inner conflict between the lies we live and the truth that brings the peace we long for.

Far too many of us drift through life, grasping for occasional clues to our God-given purpose and identity. Scripture shows us how to close the gap between drifting and certainty. Each day of this reading plan explores both a facet of who God is and what that means for your transformation as His son or daughter. As a child of God, you can live from your identity instead of constantly searching for it.

Freedom is a theme that runs throughout the Bible like a vivid, golden thread. In Christ, we are set free, and we are called by God to live as free people—free from sin, and free from the law too. But what does that mean? This 7-day series, written by believers in Uganda, guides you in living with freedom in Christ.

This Play-By-Play is a three part plan that works through the book of John in the perspective of athletics. Read the book in it's entirety, focus on key portions of scripture, or both! Using the H.E.A.R method of reading/journaling, let God point out words and phrases of importance.

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient -love is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

In this devotional for men, we’re going to look at what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare. You may be surprised! But we trust the Bible’s teaching prepares and encourages us as men as we face the reality of spiritual warfare in our lives. Written by Darryl Dash of Grace Fellowship Church.

The Gospel tells us the truth. “Gospel” means “good news.” We like good news. Tell me there’s a check in the mail. Tell me it’s going to be a mild winter. Tell me I’m getting a promotion at work. This week, we will explore the good news of this Gospel. Written by Tim Bergmann of Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

Who is Jesus? Discover what Jesus says about Himself and what that means for your life as we explore the eight powerful "I am" statements found in the Gospel of John.

This plan encourages you to speak the truth. It’s tempting to lie when you believe it will benefit you, but we must remember that sin will always have a negative impact on our life. Don't fool yourself into thinking you can get away with fooling people. God remembers everything. Learn more about what the Bible says about lying and how to keep it from taking over your life.

If you are a Christian, you are constantly at war. Not because you are attacked physically, but because spiritual forces try to lure you away from God. To protect you, God offers you spiritual armor. This reading plan explains what this armor of God looks like and how you can use it.