Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 2:16

Being a “man of God” can be tough. Being a “young man of God” can be even tougher. This devotional will focus on the three areas in which young men are most frequently tempted: their Ways (i.e., temper), their Words (i.e., language), and their Wants (i.e., physical and emotional desires). It will also discuss the appropriate Biblical response(s) to maintaining self-control and moral purity in the face of such temptations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways derailed our plans for the year. How can we recover? How can we move forward after a time of great struggle? In this 3-day Bible Plan, you'll discover what the Bible has to say about moving forward, so you can have joy on the other side of this season.

Few things spark greater anger than a betrayal. And carrying the pain and trauma with you can ignite an unquenchable resentment that leaves you hopeless and despondent. When you’re overcome with bitterness, you need to know there is a God who understands and can help reconcile your pain. This plan will help you understand your anger and how to extinguish it with peace.

This plan pulls lessons from John 2:15.This verse details the moment Jesus scattered merchants from the temple courtyard who took advantage of travelers who came to offer sacrifices in the temple. We partner with God in driving out and scattering the obstacles that distract us from becoming bodily temples of unceasing prayer/communion with God and that interfere with the fullness of Christ being expressed in our lives.

Has something happened that you didn't see coming? Are you in an emotional place you never planned to be? Grief shows up in our lives uninvited. Unhealed grief has sent me to the emergency room and onto my knees in prayer. What I discovered in the Psalms helped me heal, and I want to help you too!

Embark on a journey to learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we will watch short clips from the film, The Life of Jesus, and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. You can read each of the 10 plans separately, but we challenge you to complete the whole journey.

The Enneagram is an ancient personality typology. The theory behind it is that a person assumes one of nine personalities in childhood as a reaction to discovering the world as a scary, unkind place, and thus unlikely to accept their true self. This devotional is designed for Enneagram Fives, also known as the Thinker.

"Get a Grip" is a practical guide to overcoming and taking control from the things that are controlling you and things that you’ve tried to leave behind time and time again. With real-life examples and step-by-step instructions, Dr. Weiss teaches how to identify and conquer these negative patterns and behaviors that are holding you back from the life God has planned for you.

Join this 5-day reading plan from Melissa Spoelstra to find encouragement to slow down and linger with the living Word. You’ll appreciate the pace of the Savior, who never hurried but completed all the Father called Him to accomplish. You’ll be challenged to take on the posture of a learner—understanding that the peace Jesus offers is not an ease of circumstances but a stillness of the soul.

Jesus does NOT want you to burn out! Feeling overwhelmed, tired, and stressed should not be the new normal! You can feel MUCH better with small, focused interventions in your daily life. This reading plan will set you on a path to practice the kind of self-care that will truly restore your soul.

If you’re a believer thinking about dating someone who doesn’t share your faith, it's important to pause before diving into the relationship. Dating across different faith backgrounds can present unique challenges. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing four things to consider before pursuing a relationship without shared beliefs.

God’s people face a daily choice between obedience and obstinance. It marked Israel’s history. It marks ours too. Acts 7 is a face-off between obedience and obstinance as Jesus’s Kingdom continues to grow. This 5-day Plan continues a journey through the Book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of His followers as He expands His Kingdom to the ends of the Earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

It’s often said that many people are looking for love in all the wrong places. Many people are looking for life in all the wrong places, going from one thing to another hoping that the void they have in their hearts will be filled. In Plan 3 of 19 we discover only Jesus can release true life and how we too can partake in releasing it to others.

What if the Jesus we worship today isn’t the real Jesus but simply a version that acts and thinkslike we do–a nice, safe, and completely counterfeit Savior?This content was taken from Pastor Jamie Snyder's new book "Like Jesus"

There is a dynamic, dead-raising power on the inside of you. Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke has penned some strong teachings on the Holy Spirit for you and has written dynamic Points of Power on the Holy Spirit. This 7 Day Study will challenge your thinking on the Holy Spirit and inspire you to believe in the amazing power of the Spirit within you.

There is a dynamic, dead-raising power on the inside of you. Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke has penned some strong teachings on the Holy Spirit for you and has written dynamic Points of Power on the Holy Spirit. This 7 Day Study will challenge your thinking on the Holy Spirit and inspire you to believe in the amazing power of the Spirit within you.

Christianity’s roots run deep with examples of strong faith from spiritual giants throughout history. Spend your Holy Week in the Gospels, being refreshed by the insights and wisdom of ancient believers. Today’s church can be renewed by listening to yesterday’s saints. Discover a fresh, yet ancient, viewpoint of the most important week of the faith. All excerpts taken from the CSB Ancient Faith Study Bible.

What if a good man is a broken man, a struggling man? I find that most of the people God uses to build His kingdom and spread His message are flawed and imperfect. I also find in each of them—despite their shortcomings—a resolute desire to follow the call of their Creator. This week let’s piece together a new image of what a good man might truly be.

We've heard it all before... Men are lonely, aren't engaged, don't have friends, and don't have any men in their lives that they can truly count on. There are many reasons and theories given for this, but the real one is that men don't have a foxhole. In this devotional, we will teach men to surround themselves with men that cultivate spiritual, mental, and physical resilience daily. Buckle up, fellas...

Discover a thriving, Christ-centered marriage with '7 Soul Questions to a Thriving Marriage' by Austin and Rachel Holt, founders of The Conscious Christian Marriage®. This devotional will help you explore the intangible, soulful connection between you, your spouse, and God through key Scriptures, insights, reflective questions, and opportunities to take action. Experience for yourself how soul questions can lead to powerful change, intimacy, healing, and connection in your marriage.

This Play-By-Play is a three part plan that works through the book of John in the perspective of athletics. Read the book in it's entirety, focus on key portions of scripture, or both! Using the H.E.A.R method of reading/journaling, let God point out words and phrases of importance. For more resources, go to www.kingdomsports.online

Naming our purpose is one of the most powerful things we can do. God is a Creator with wisdom, strategy, and precision. Those tugs on your heart that say you were meant to see and do more are a clue to how He designed you. Naming helps us understand the specific value of what we have been given. It gives us something to visualize. It gives us something to practice!

During Holy Week we follow Jesus in the last days before His crucifixion. With symbols in His daily interactions, conversations, and deeds we identify with His suffering. This journey invites you to watch a devotional in the morning and do a guided reflection prayer in the evening.

In this men's devotional, we'll tackle Jesus' famous theme that His followers are to be "in the world" but not "of the world" and look at how we can be more like Christ, who lived this out perfectly. Written by Brad Klassen of Crossview Church in Steinbach, Manitoba.

The Sermon On The Mount sets the tone for everything that Jesus will teach and proclaim later in his ministry. The Beatitudes are revolutionary and create a sharp distinction between what Christians should be and what a Christian should not be. Living out the Beatitudes requires daily surrender to God's will. They are good place to start for men to become better leaders, husbands, and fathers.