Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Malachi 2:15

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 tenth part "The Prophets." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Marriage is a sacred creation by our Father in Heaven. Scripture is full of instruction for our marriages. God knew that it would not always be easy, but it is clear that He holds marriage in high esteem. Let's explore what God has to say about marriage and along the way, see what He might have to say to us about our marriage.

As you pray to God for guidance in your leadership, it sometimes seems that God is not listening. Even when you are eager to hear a response, God remains silent. In these readings, we uncover six reasons why God might not be answering your prayers. Each of the reasons comes straight from the Bible and gives you an actionable checklist to ensure your prayer life is on track.

As you pray to God for guidance, it sometimes seems that God is not listening. Even when you are eager to hear a response – any response – God remains silent. In these readings, we uncover six reasons why God might not be answering your prayers. Each of the reasons comes straight from the Bible and gives you an actionable checklist to ensure your prayer life is on track.

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.

If you’ve been married for a while, then you already know how challenging it can be to keep your romance alive. That’s why many couples look for creative ways to get a spark of intimacy going. It’s a great idea. But don’t be fooled: Pornography is never a positive ingredient of a healthy marriage. It is powerfully addicting and will eventually cause a severe breakdown in your relationship.

The Bible presents marriage as a sacred covenant. But what does that mean, and how do we live it out in the everyday challenges of marriage? Listen together as Kris Langham opens the Word to provide clear explanation and insightful application on key issues like commitment, connection, holiness, and sex. With engaging audio and practical discussion questions, The Marriage Talks is perfect for marital or premarital couples and small groups.

Following the prophecy of Malachi—the final book of the Old Testament—God's chosen people endured over 400 years of silence as they awaited the arrival of the Messiah. His words held immense weight for the Jews of his day. So, too, should they for the church today. This 6-day study delves into the key points of Malachi's message to believers—both then and now.

Somberly closing the Old Testament, Malachi shows that a thousand years after Sinai, unfaithfulness, greed, and injustice continue to plague God’s people. Moreover, Malachi’s ministry initiates centuries of prophetic silence. Despite the growing darkness, however, Malachi prophesies a coming messenger who would prepare the way of the Lord. Four hundred years later, a new era of redemption dawned when the cries of John the Baptist echoed in the wilderness.

In this plan, join Dave Cornes for an in-depth look at the book of Malachi. If you’re tired of going through the motions, discover what it means to live fully devoted to the God whose love for you is based on His promise, not your performance. Recover faithfulness in your relationships. Learn to practice justice and generosity. Amidst life’s struggles, embrace the extraordinary righteousness that is yours through Jesus.

Sexuality is beautiful when it is lived according to God's standards. How can you talk about sexuality so naturally? Simply because God created sexuality! He created man and woman as sexual beings, and He said it was good! We want to present God's standards, normalize, and look at this gift God has given us through His own eyes.

Divorce is an incredibly lonely time that causes one to wrestle with why God feels far away and whether God cares or has a place for you. In this 7 day sample, Richard Crooks shares insights from scripture and personal experience with a warm, empathetic style to address some difficult topics of divorce. He directs the reader to relevant scriptures to seek God’s comfort and direction for this troubling time.

Do parents ever stop being parents? Well, yes and no. You’ll never stop loving your children. But once they’re adults, everything changes. Your influence in their lives, the complexion of your relationship, even the dynamics in your marriage will be impacted by the empty nest. But change doesn’t have to mean chaos. With a little preparation, parents can smooth out the bumps that crop up when kids transition into adulthood.

It takes a lot of sacrifice and compromise for two people to become one in marriage. Add a disability into the mix and the struggles can seem overwhelming. Physical and emotional impairments often clamor for undivided attention, which can lead to self-centeredness and other barriers. But when a couple determines to keep Jesus Christ at the center of the relationship, a disability can actually become a benefit in a marriage.

Divorce is everywhere today, even inside of families that go to church. And if your parents are in the midst of this difficult situation, you might feel like it is your fault or that life is spinning out of control. This seven-day plan will help you find God in the midst of the confusion and hurt you are experiencing.

Over the next ten days, read through the ten commandments and begin to understand God’s law so that you might delight in it as a way to expose your sinfulness and reveal the glories of his grace to you in Christ.

People have different views on marriage. Some find it extraordinarily old-fashioned, others find it extremely romantic, and others are hurt by their spouse’s infidelity or their parents’ divorce. But above all these opinions or experiences is God’s Word which has a lot to say about marriage. Discover in this reading plan what God’s view on marriage is.

Parents want to pray for their children but may not always know how and for what. They might pray with wrong attitudes, hindering prayers and leading to disappointment and unbelief. This Reading Plan provides guidelines and Scripture on how to pray.

Marriage is an amazing gift from God, but it is also hard. Many marriages struggle - partners either don’t know how to treat each other or they know and don't want to change. These devotions, one for each day of your month, are for married people, for those who hope to be married, and for all of you who used to be married. Re-listen to God's words about this sacred institution and rededicate your ways to be more like his ways.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Joy.”