Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:36
The Sacredness of Singleness
3 Days
Singleness is a gift. Jesus and the Apostle Paul both refer to it as a gift. It is a season to experience a sacred journey with God, one that is filled with serving and loving Jesus.
Women of the Christmas Story - Part 2
3 Days
There are some incredible women weaved into the Christmas Story. What can we learn from them? Moments for Mums: Encouragement for mums in the midst of the beautiful mess of parenting and life. Presented by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Australia.
[Uniqueness of Christ] Jesus' Unique Role
3 Days
In this part of the "Uniqueness of Christ" series, pastor Mark Rae guides us to meditate on Jesus' unique role as Messiah or Anointed One. Multiple passages in the Bible tell us what Jesus and others said about His role and how people reacted to it. How might we best respond to Jesus' unique role?
God With Us
3 Days
In the “God With Us” study, we will walk through Luke 2:1-38 and take a closer look at three key components of the Christmas story: the arrival, announcement, and assignment of Immanuel.
The Wonder of Christmas
4 Days
The aim of this devotion is to help you put a little bit of "Awe and Wonder" back into your celebration as you contemplate and celebrate the birth of Jesus from a child-like faith. During this special time of Christmas celebration, may you prepare your heart to prepare Jesus even more room all year through.
Anna's Advent Adventure
4 Days
Anna's adventurous life of faith leading up to her meeting with Jesus is summed up in three powerful Bible verses. Journey with Temi Michael-O as she shares lessons from Anna's selfless life. You will learn how to serve God with prayer and fasting and turn tragedy into ministry.
Kids Bible Experience | Jesus, the Best Gift Ever
4 Days
Game systems… new clothes… snacks that are honestly kind of gross but we eat them because it’s tradition… We are talking about GIFTS! Over the next few days, we will be focusing in on the greatest gift we could ever hope to receive: the Savior of the world… Jesus!
Raising Hope
4 Days
Ever thought much about Joseph of Nazareth? Jesus had to be conceived by the Holy Spirit but raised to manhood by an earthly father. Joseph’s purpose was to raise Jesus and make a man of the Son of God. Let’s learn from the man who raised our eternal Hope. Let’s reflect on how we as men can also raise hope for generations to come by being selfless and intentional mentors.
When You Fast
4 Days
Dr. Temi shares what to do when fasting and four powerful things that happen when fasting is engaged correctly. You will learn to embrace a fasted life and make fasting work for you.
God’s Miracles From Small Actions: A 4-Part Devotion
4 Days
Small actions can have a ripple effect, leading to big impact in the hands of the Miracle Worker. Through this four-part devotion, we’ll discover how people in the Bible made ordinary choices that God used for His extraordinary plan — and consider how He can work through us today.
Mysteries Of Joy
5 Days
These five mysteries focus on the incarnation of Jesus and the characters involved in His early life of earth. Reflecting on these stories allows us to dig deeper into the great mystery involved in how an experience of Christ can bring joy which is transformative to our very lives. These mysteries are meditated upon when people pray with the Rosary and as such it is suggested to pray some form of repetitive prayer as a tool to aid your meditation.
Super Seniors
5 Days
Old or young, God has a plan for each of us in his kingdom. This reading plan takes you into the Bible to meet some of God’s “Super Seniors” and to see what he accomplished through each of them.
Christmas: A New Perspective
5 Days
Most Christmas stories begin with the cry of a baby in a manger, but for this story will begin three months earlier in a small mountain village just south of Jerusalem near the town of Hebron. The story will begin as you watch a young, tired, and very pregnant girl walking up the road to the house of Elizabeth and Zechariah. That’s where you will begin your journey to Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph.
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–11–The Living Word
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 eleventh part "The Living Word." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.
The Gift
5 Days
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but we often find ourselves hustling through the holidays. This Christmas, what if we reclaimed wonder? In this 5-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, The Gift, we’ll discover how the three gifts the wise men gave Jesus can lead us to a place of wonder and worship today.
When Christmas Isn't Merry
5 Days
Watch this devotional plan to find out what you can do when the Christmas season isn't so happy and merry.
Ordinary People: Lessons From Little Known Bible Characters
5 Days
Sometimes we are familiar with the well-known Biblical characters such as Abraham, Moses and Mary - and they have some fantastic lessons to teach us - but what about the often overlooked characters, if you mention their name, people say ‘Who?’ What might they have to show us?
When Women Pray
5 Days
Ladies, are you activating your spiritual authority in prayer? When women pray, strongholds are broken, circumstances are changed, healing takes place, and miracles happen. Throughout history, women have stood strong at the forefront of monumental change, and it starts with women warriors kneeling in prayer. In this 5-day Bible Plan, you’ll learn the strategies to a more powerful prayer life — and the supernatural strength of women who pray.
You Bring the Present: A Women’s Christmas Devotional
5 Days
Women bring the present at Christmas. They cook, buy gifts, create crafts, plan parties, coordinate outfits….make MAGIC, and this year will be no different. This devotional is a walk through a few of the women involved in the family line of Christ and his birth. These women faced a myriad of obstacles, but in the end, they brought the most beautiful gift to the world--the presence of Jesus Christ.
When Heaven Met Earth
5 Days
Christmas is a great time to look closer at ourselves and see how the reality of Jesus coming to earth changed our lives. Heaven invaded earth and forever changed it. Our lives may be hard and complicated but in no way is it pointless with Jesus in it. Will you allow heaven to invade your life and live with a greater awareness of God’s presence and purpose for your life?
The Tapestry of Christmas: A Woman's Story
5 Days
Spikenard designed The Tapestry of Christmas to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to celebrate the women in the Christmas story. This five-day plan incorporates character discussions, reflective questions, and prayers to help participants explore biblical examples of blessing, humility, faithfulness, and thankfulness. Choose this plan to discover how these virtues prepare the way for Christ’s entrance into the world.
Heroes of the Bible: Remaining Faithful Through Your Later Years
5 Days
The Bible provides us with numerous examples of what trusting the Lord and walking with Him looks like when we are older. Let this 5-day plan help you reflect on the truth that your later years can be a time of great blessing, giving you the opportunity to pass your wisdom onto those around you and to enjoy the fruit of a life walked faithfully with God.
The Essential Jesus (Part 7): The Birth of Jesus
5 Days
In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.
Infinitum Advent Suprised by God, Week 4
5 Days
We’re filled with anticipation as we lean into this season of celebration with the intention of tuning into the heart of God. Join us for 4 weeks as we: Behold Beauty, Break Barriers, Make Room, and are Surprised by God. Like all the best stuff in life, this journey is best taken with others—so grab a friend or two and your sense of wonder and roll into the Advent Season.
And When They Heard — A Christmas Devotional
5 Days
The first coming of Jesus Christ produced many different responses from those who heard the news. In this devotional, we will reflect on the five reactions of those who were the first to hear of the arrival of the Messiah and prepare our hearts as we celebrate and remember the first coming of our Lord and Saviour.