Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 4:1

Temptations are all around us. Deceptions come to us in the subtlest ways. How can we overcome them? What are the tools the Bible gives us to guard against the evil one? In this four-day devotional we look at the three temptations of Jesus Christ, how He victoriously overcame them and how we can apply some of His principles in our lives.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent—a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal when Christians are invited to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. Throughout the forty weekdays and six Sundays in Lent, pray and reflect on God’s renewing power.

Jesus was busy! However, He knew how to perfectly balance and manage His time. This four-day plan focuses on Jesus as a time genius and how you can be one too.

The Christian life isn’t about making you better. It’s about making you new. Many people struggle to overcome temptation because they don’t see the distinction between the two. But when you become a new creation in Christ, everything possible for Christ becomes possible for you. This devotional series from Pete Briscoe shows you how to overpower temptation through the strength of the only One who’s ever done it perfectly.

Far from meaning “isolation,” solitude is intentional and peaceful, a time where you can commune with God without hurry or interruption. So whether you’re alone by choice or by circumstance, use your solitude as a chance to connect with your Creator. Let this 5-step plan help you on your way to a soul-filling relationship with God.

In life, we search for something more to fill the void in our souls. The Holy Spirit is the only one who can fully fill and satisfy that void. Unfortunately, many people keep the Holy Spirit distant and are afraid of His power. As Christians, we have the privilege to access the Holy Spirit when we accept Jesus into our lives.

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.

He’s with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. In every moment, you are not alone. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, God With Us .

To walk with God is to walk into a spiritual war. Thankfully, God gave us 5 weapons of spiritual warfare. Based on Mark Driscoll's book Spirit-Filled Jesus , this 6-day devotional arms you with the tools to defeat the enemy.

This week, we will talk about a subject few enjoy bringing up...fasting! Many people believe it is surely good for others, "but not for me." Let's take a look at what the Bible says about fasting and praying. You will discover practical ways on how to start with something Jesus also did a lot!

Spiritual warfare is a relevant subject for all Christians. The problem is that many people are fascinated by it, and others ignore it. In the following Reading plan, there are some practical guidelines.

Limits and boxes have always been part of the human experience from the very beginning, and therefore should not be an issue of unnecessary concern to us. The key is recognizing we have limits, but if we engage with God’s timeless truth and His relentless purpose for our lives, we can live so well within those limits that it seems like we’re living beyond them. We can go beyond what we think is possible if we stay within the God-designed boxes of our lives. He can do more with us and through us in a box, than we can do on our own, outside of the box!

It takes faith to pray. Faith is the foundation on which we build our knowledge of the reality of God. Great prayer reveals great faith, and great faith releases great prayers. Join me in learning more about prayer, it's meaning, and it's importance. I look forward to going on this journey with you! -Tauren Wells

We’re all chasing something. Usually something just out of reach—a better job, a more comfortable home, a perfect family, the approval of others. But isn’t this tiring? Is there a better way? Find out in this new Life.Church Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Chasing Carrots.

This week, we’re going to see together how to experience divine acceleration. When God accelerates things in our lives, it’s to bring us further, cause us to enter into His plan. Over the next several days, we will discover the behaviors and attitudes that facilitate acceleration. I hope that you will be blessed throughout these days!

Are you ready to start a life-changing journey? Experience and walk with Jesus through the first seven chapters of the Gospel according to Luke. Engage with the Scriptures daily and discover who Jesus is, why he came to Earth, what his message was, and what he wants you to do. Expect to learn, to be challenged, and to grow in Christ. Your discovery will impact your family, friends, and community.

We are creatures of habit, and our habits are powerful forces. Habits like fasting, confessing, praying, and studying the Word of God are not just items on a checklist. These habits have the power to change us. In this seven-day reading plan come explore the habit of fasting and celebrate the hope that it can bring to our lives!

Scripture is God's love letter to us. Every promise He makes, He keeps. Everything He asks of us, He redeems. But that doesn't mean life is easy, so we need to be reminded that we serve a faithful God who equips us to prevail. Beloved author and speaker Susie Larson guides us through Scripture while encouraging us to feel and to trust God’s presence in our everyday lives.

Lent: a 40-day season of reflection and repentance. It’s a nice thought, but what does practicing Lent actually look like? Over the next 7 days, discover five spiritual habits you can start doing during Lent to help you prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday—and beyond.

Using locations in the Holy Land as an inspiration, this plan looks at seven different ways you can grow closer to the genuine love of Jesus--particularly during the Easter season.

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.

I was once slave to my flesh and sin, but now I am free. Jesus pulled me out of a life of pain and emptiness and brought me into His loving arms. He wants this for you too! God has given us freedom through His son. We don’t have to be slave to this world so obsessed with sex. We can be transformed even if we’ve failed repeatedly. Walk through this 7 day plan and hear God’s word set to song.

These seven devotions are based on Kyle Idleman's John: Life in His Name Bible Study with clips of Kyle's teaching from the video series. Find out how to put your belief into practice.

We are required to superimpose the written will of God over every situation of life. One of the main obstacles the enemy places in the path of believers is ignorance. This devotional will give you strategies and insights to expose the strong man, combat the enemy, and master spirits that exert their influence on families, institutions, and nations.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28 NIV) Imagine you're sitting at the kitchen table and you’re very thirsty, but you don't get up for a glass of water because you’re too tired. The solution is so close.The source of your strength is also within your reach! It’s time for a new perspective!