Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 4:1
How To Deal With Suffering
4 Days
Have you ever wondered why God allows us to suffer? Interestingly, the Bible does tell us about suffering. In this plan we will go through different verses of the Scriptures that can help us gain a positive perspective and understanding of suffering in this life on earth.
Why Does Suffering Exist?
5 Days
We all ask the question at some point and in some form: why does suffering exist? We try to comprehend why God would allow it on both a personal level in our trials and on a broader level in war, starvation, and disease. If you've asked this question then this reading plan is for you!
Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 4)
5 Days
No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part four of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.
Two Gardens and Suffering
5 Days
In this 5-day plan, civil rights legend Dr. John M. Perkins talks about suffering. How should believers respond to all the pain in this world? This study walks through redemption and God's love in the midst of suffering. There is encouragement in this devotional that will aid believers to go through their pain and suffering by fixing their eyes to Jesus Christ.
Living Hope: A Study in 1 Peter
5 Days
1 Peter was written to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1), a group of believers forced to flee their homes and lives due to persecution. Although they lost much, Peter reminds his readers that they have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Truly, Jesus is our Living Hope, transcending all our difficulties to provide hope and courage amid opposition.
Thrive Moms: Loved
6 Days
As moms, we do so much for everyone else. We love until our tank is dry. At the end of the day, we are drained and maxed out. We invite you to fill your tank with God’s abundant love. To hear the truth that you are loved and cherished. Dive head first with us into His love and fill your heart with the truth that you are deeply loved.
Set Apart | Prayer, Fasting, and Consecration (Family Devotional)
7 Days
Every year, we gather together to pray and fast so that we can hear from God and follow what He says. God calls us to live a life of holiness centered on Jesus Christ to overcome trials and challenges we may face and grow as a community of believers. This family devotional is designed to be used by parents with children from ages two to twelve.
Set Apart: Every Nation Prayer & Fasting
7 Days
Our devotional material focuses on God’s holiness from the book of 1 Peter. The goal is for people to have a more thoroughly biblical view of holiness that glorifies God, transforms their hearts, and increases missional passion.
Financial Discipleship - the Bible on Our Part
7 Days
The Bible has a lot to say about our part in handling money and possessions. Instead of doing what we will, God wants us to do His will. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding of being faithful with finances, how to apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.
Minor Adjustments: "Anywhere But Backward"
8 Days
If you are in bondage to something and it seems that you can’t overcome it, then this plan was designed with you in mind. Michael Williams Jr. was in bondage to drugs for 22 years, then one day he totally surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit then led him to make some “Minor Adjustments,” which he recorded with the hope that it’ll help you in your deliverance.
1 Peter
8 Days
Trials will surely come for us, but take heart. There is victory to be shared! Dive into the book of 1st Peter and find a letter full of promise for everyone who has an ear to hear. #ThereIsJoyAhead
1 Peter: Set Apart
8 Days
In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson teaches through the book of 1 Peter. This plan will encourage you to remain faithful in the hardships of life because of the future glory that awaits.
1–2 Peter: A 10-Day Devotional Reading Plan
10 Days
Over the course of 10 days, alongside passages from 1–2 Peter: Living Hope in a Hard World by Lydia Brownback, dig deeper into the books of 1–2 Peter and learn how God uses hope, humility, and holiness to prepare believers for their final home in heaven.
1 Peter: Odd Life, Good God
10 Days
If there is hope for Peter, there is hope for anyone. If there is hope for Peter, there is hope for you. Peter’s life was odd, but God was good. That is the secret to Peter’s success and this 10-day plan will help you study the book of 1 Peter to more deeply understand God’s goodness and faithfulness in the midst of confusion, condemnation, and persecution.
Our Daily Bread: Character-Driven Leadership
10 Days
Unsure of how to lead effectively? Inspired by World Vision President Emeritus Richard Stearns’ book Lead Like It Matters to God, this 10-day reading plan highlights Christlike traits that can empower us to lead well, whether you’re the head of your family or a Fortune 500 company.
1 Peter: For His Glory, by His Grace
10 Days
Christians today desperately need to hear 1 Peter’s message of hope amid suffering. While you may not face the severity of persecution others endure, you have experienced, are experiencing, or will experience suffering. Together, for the glory of God and through His grace, you can face suffering with hope and joy.
Our Daily Bread: Unshakable
10 Days
Foster faithful endurance in seasons of suffering, tragedy, and loss with Bible stories, real-life stories, and reflection questions.
1 Peter: Peace in Exile
11 Days
Feeling alone in your faith? The book of 1 Peter offers encouragement and hope to believers who feel like they are living in exile. Discover how God's Word endures, how to stand firm in challenging times, and how to live out your faith in practical ways. Join us in exploring how God's grace sustains us and how we can participate in his mission, even in seasons of struggle.
Live in God's Will
15 Days
What does it look like to live in God's will? Who does He want us to become? What does He want us to do? How can living in His will brings us hope, freedom and peace? This 15-day devotional will take you on a journey to dig deeper into God's Word and deeper into your own life to know for certain you are living in His will today.
Hospitality Defined: Practical Love in Service to God
15 Days
Hosting people, especially around the holidays, can be a joy—but it can also be a burden. God offers us a different way. The Bible shows hospitality as a practical way to demonstrate love for others in service to God. In this 15-day series, consider how to follow God's example of love and service and accept God's good gifts of hospitality to you.
The Struggle Is Real
16 Days
Life is hard. The struggle IS real. While all of us experience seasons of blessing, we are broken people living in a broken world. The book of 1st Peter is candid about the struggles we face, but unapologetic about the hope and truth of Jesus. Walk through 1st Peter with this reading plan because the struggle is real! (We recommend using The Message (MSG) translation.)
NIV Spiritual Renewal Study Bible Plan
21 Days
This reading plan is taken from the NIV Spiritual Renewal Study Bible, which is designed to help you find your path to healing and hope through God's word. It features 21 readings that explain Bible passages about prayer, service, and transforming your life. Each reading refers to a Bible passage and includes a brief devotional that will help you grow spiritually.
1 Peter: Confidence in a Complex World
22 Days
Want to grow in boldness and wisdom as a follower of Jesus in the places where you work, rest, and play? ‘1 Peter: Confidence in a Complex World’ is a 22-day journey through the mind-renewing and confidence-building letter of 1 Peter. Discover how his message to Christians 2000 years ago can empower you to live for Jesus today.
Exiles: A Study in 1 Peter
28 Days
Exclusion can be wounding. This was not a foreign concept to the audience of 1 Peter. As followers of Jesus, this book reshapes our understanding of what it means to live from the overflow of hope in Christ as we live as exiled people in an increasingly hostile society.