Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 22:44

The cross is one of the most influential images within Christianity and its significance is unending. Charles Spurgeon’s collection of messages examines the lonely anticipation of the cross, the brutality of the crucifixion, and the joy of the resurrection. His words capture the importance of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Allow these messages to be a reminder of a loving Savior’s sacrifice for God’s human creation.

In every stage of life and the human experience, there is the One who understands what we are going through. We are not alone and suffering is not some sort of vague part of life. In the midst of suffering, we gain a greater understanding of what Christ did for us - No matter how dark things may seem, no matter how difficult things may seem, He is with us. Join Matt Maher as he takes you inside some of his songs that reflect upon the death and resurrection of Jesus.

What gets in your way from claiming victory as a Christian? Fear? Rejection? Shame? Doubt? I know what it's like to be defeated, but I also know what it is to overcome struggles that once held me. If you are committed to a life of faith and partnering with Jesus, I will share how God and the application of His Word lead all Christians to the victorious and overcoming life.

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 fourteenth part "The Cross of Christ." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Trials are a part of our Christian journey, but that doesn’t mean they are easy to endure. As struggles intensify, we become worn down, and weariness seeps into our souls. However, Jesus has not left us to handle our trials alone. In this plan, unpack spiritual truths to help you find the rest and renewal Jesus offers so that you can overcome weariness and endure your trials with joy.

Did you know that God created you in His image? And that you have a unique purpose in God’s Kingdom. In this reading plan, we will consider how your unique personality impacts your quiet time with God, how your quiet time with Jesus is a gift to you and your community, and how as a community of Christ followers, we need each other in order to become more like Jesus.

Spiritual growth is essential in the Christian life as it allows individuals to deepen their relationship with God and better understand His purpose for their lives. As we grow spiritually, we become more like Jesus and are better equipped to serve and share the love of God with others. May this plan help you grow in the Lord!

The four living creatures mentioned in the Bible depict the glorious characteristics of Jesus that we must possess to be effective Christians. Now, we take a look at Jesus’ humanity. As we examine the nature of man, you will learn how to exhibit the attributes that bring about efficacy in your spiritual life

Most of us aren’t familiar with the role of high priest, so Jesus being described that way in scripture seems rather unremarkable – just another of His many titles. But Godfrey Mmagawo has experienced otherwise. In this four-day plan, he shares how an easily overlooked piece of ancient Jewish culture has major implications for how we engage with culture today.

We all have difficult challenges that elevate our lives, and sometimes, we feel paralyzed by anguish, fear, or sadness. Join me as I look at Jesus' path to cross his own bridge. He left us footprints so that we, too, can cross.

Praying the Sign of the Cross traces its origins back to the very early Christians marking a cross on their foreheads. The practice has developed over time and is now a regular practice for over a billion people around the world. Through this Bible study we will explore the practice of the prayer and also the enormity of the mystery of the Trinity and the sacrifice of our ever-loving God.

Depression is real, and many people struggle with it. This video series is meant to encourage you and let you know that God always gives you good reasons to keep going. 

What's the "why" of your anger? Is it about God’s purposes or your preferences? Get to the root of your anger and choose forgiveness each day.

I  went out for a run one morning when it was dark and very cloudy, but the moon kept breaking through—so beautiful and peaceful. I felt so close to our Saviour, Jesus Christ. While running, I was reflecting on this season of Easter and the Holy Spirit impressed upon me the following in this 5-day plan leading up to Easter.

This study will help you see how prayer has the power to change you.

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 fourteenth part "The Cross of Christ." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

What is God’s will? We’ve all wondered that at some point in our lives. Sometimes while we wait to know what it is, we find ourselves paralyzed. The Bible is our guide to understanding more about this topic. We’ll discuss different aspects of God’s will over this five-day Plan.

Read through God’s Word, within each devotional, and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

To shine the light of Christ in these days of uncertainty requires leaning into God, His Word, and those closest to us. In this plan, we'll lean into stories of our lives and connect them to truths from God's Word. These devotions are contributions from staff members of the Global Leadership Network.

With a clear-eyed acknowledgment of how misguided and misinformed she was about mental illness, Kayla Stoecklein shares her story in hopes that anyone walking through the wilderness of mental illness will be better equipped for the journey and will learn to put their hope in Jesus through it all.

Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding five day Plan. This plan is based on Pastor Todd Crews' message 'How Jesus Handled Crisis' July 2020. Read through God’s Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions, for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding plan. This plan is based on Pastor Chrishan Jeyaratnam March 2021 message, "Nobody Kneels in Prayer Anymore | the Posture of Prayer”. Read through God’s Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration and group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

"At times God puts us through the discipline of darkness to teach us to heed Him. Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and we are put into the shadow of God’s hand until we learn to hear Him...” Oswald Chambers

As believers, we’re often faced with a choice: to serve ourselves or serve others; to take or to give; to strive towards our own ambitions or advance the Kingdom of God. Join us for this 5-day devotional to learn more about how God wants to work through you to uplift others.

We all experience great loss- the loss of a relationship, a job, a loved one, or simply the loss of life as it once was. We’re sure that life is not supposed to be this way and so we grieve and mourn for what could have been. And we’re not alone. Part 3 of this series will help us learn the language and heart of lament in Scripture.