Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 3:17
Investors Respond to Poverty
3 Days
How should those who have more help those who have less? That’s the question we posed to a group of investors, and as they shared how God’s Word informs the way they help, serve, give to, and love the people around them...
How to Pray for the Global Food Crisis
3 Days
Join Compassion Canada as we pray for those affected by the global food crisis worldwide. We pray for awareness and compassionate hearts, we pray for God’s assistance and intervention, and we pray for direction in the actions we take. This 3-day prayer plan can be repeated, or you may spend several days praying on one theme before moving on to the next.
Becoming an Intentional Friend
3 Days
You are always in the process of becoming. Who you are becoming may be more or less who you really want to be. As a follower of Jesus Christ, you are meant to become more like Him. One day, one decision, and one action at a time. The Becoming reading plans will look at four facets of discipleship, moving you closer to a life that looks like Jesus.
Following Jesus Together
3 Days
Does church sometimes feel like a chore? Do you wonder why you can't just pray and worship at home? Check out this short three-day plan for a new vision and appreciation of how God meets with us in the weekly gathering of his people.
Restoring Life: Unity in Diversity
4 Days
Although we all look different, together we are called as one under Christ. When the parts are strong, the body is strong - the orthopedic industry included! This industry is comprised of many people working together to create restoration for their patients. Each person brings a unique and special talent that without, restoration would not be possible. Let’s celebrate the diversity that God has crafted!
BibleProject | God's Heart for Justice
4 Days
This reading plan will lead you through a brief overview of justice in the Bible, examining what justice is, as well as why and how followers of Jesus should pursue justice today.
A Gospel Perspective on Work Post-Pandemic
4 Days
So much about our work has changed and will continue to change in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. How should Christ-followers be thinking differently about these changes? That’s the question I invite you to think through with me in this four-day plan.
How to Exercise a Humble Faith
4 Days
In this 4-day devotional, the Yellow Balloons Team gives us a new perspective on how to exercise our faith and why it is the center of our lives as Christians. This is of ultimate importance. By demonstrating our faith to others through acts of blessing, they can come to know Jesus Christ!
A Very Married Christmas: Couples Advent Devotional
4 Days
The Christmas season can be busy and overwhelming, but the purpose of Advent is to remember and celebrate that this season is much more than gifts and parties: It’s about the hope, peace, joy, and love that comes from Jesus. Use this 4-day devotional by Lindsay Few to take time to get into Scripture with your spouse and reflect together as you prepare for Christmas.
Love Of Another Kind
5 Days
Love is complicated! It’s a verb and a noun, an emotion and an act. So what did Jesus mean when He said “love the Lord your God,” or “love your neighbor,” or “love your enemy”? Let’s examine 4 of the different words for love in the New Testament—eros, phileo, storge and agape – so we can better understand Jesus’ Love Of Another Kind for you and those around you.
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–19–The Apostles' Teaching
5 days
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 nineteenth part "The Apostles' Teaching." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.
Evangelism: Loving God, Loving Others
5 Days
Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. This short reading plan considers evangelism through the habit of ‘loving God, loving people’.
Hope During A Global Pandemic
5 Days
These are unprecedented times for those of us who are alive on planet earth at this moment. Historically, we can find hope if we turn to the One who made it all and is Lord of all. What does the Bible say about why these things happen, what is God’s response to it, and what is my hope in life and death?
Real Hope: Love and Justice
5 Days
Love and justice are threads that run throughout the Bible. They are often intertwined and serve to represent an essential part of the heart of God. This plan aims to explore practical ways you can represent the heart of God in a world of discord, pain, inequality, and hatred.
Hide This in Your Heart: Memorizing Scripture for Kingdom Impact
5 Days
Bible memorization can transform our lives. The words of the Bible enable us to live out God’s compassion, justice, and mercy. Those who memorize passages from the Bible find greater assurance of God’s love and a deeper understanding of how to follow Jesus. The Bible helps us live like Jesus. Join Michael Frost and Graham Joseph Hill on a five-day journey of diving into God’s Word.
Study of Joseph: Found Faithful When Life Is Less Than
5 Days
Life doesn't always turn out the way we thought it would. What happens when everything that was supposed to be, isn't? How can we honor God through the midst of trials & disappointments? Join me as we take a deeper look into one of the most powerful redemption stories in the Bible. We'll be inspired by a man name Joseph, who endured incredible loss, betrayal & rejection, yet remained faithful.
The Marriage Talks Part 2 | Love & Respect
5 Days
The Marriage Talks is the ideal plan for couples or small groups who want to understand what the Bible says about marriage as they grow their relationship together. Part 2 focuses on two marriage essentials: love and respect. Listen together as Kris Langham guides you through key Bible passages, and discuss together the differences between his and her love languages and respect languages. Great for groups or marital/premarital counseling.
Work Through the Whole Bible, Part 15
5 Days
Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that offer wisdom, guidance, and purpose for everyday work. Part 15: 1 John-Revelation
Real Hope: A Study of 1 John
5 Days
In this plan we will undertake a study of the book of 1 John, in the New Testament. The book of 1 John is the first of three books, written by John the elder to house church believers. The book of 1 John encourages believers to remember that God is light and love and therefore to live lives that reflect that light and love with one another and the world.
Catching You: A 5-Day Plan to Creating a Life of Security and Love
5 Days
Hallie Lord understands the upheaval life can bring. Yet by digging into her faith and through much self-reflection, she realized that even though challenges had left her a bit battered and bruised, they had also equipped her for any difficulty that may arise.
The Heart Attitudes: Part 6
5 Days
This five day study will examine Heart Attitude #5 - Participate in the Ministry. We will explore what that means for each of us, how to use our gifts to further the kingdom of Christ, and learn why God has prepared good works for us to do!
Resilience: It’s Time to Get Up
5 Days
In this YouVersion, Colleen Rouse walks us through key pillars of resiliency! When we understand how God wants us to act in the face of difficulty, we can more effectively understand and utilize resiliency whenever we experience an obstacle or decline. We each must come to recognize the power of bouncing back! Let’s get started.
Discover the Bible and Unity in History
5 Days
Americans have always turned to the Bible for wisdom to live together. We argue over how to read and use it, but the Bible has helped shape our values and institutions. On this plan you will read the Bible as a freedom text alongside voices from our past, focused on the value of unity. Discover fresh takes on the Bible and inspiration for facing today’s challenges.
Protests & Prayers: God’s Word on Injustice
5 Days
In a world filled with injustice, social unrest, political division, and polarized opinions, what would God have us do? Do we protest and fight injustice, or do we pray and ask God to intervene? Maybe we do both. In this study, we look to God's word for help to live within the tension.
Resilience: It’s Time to Get Up
5 Days
In this plan, Colleen Rouse walks us through key pillars of resiliency! When we understand how God wants us to act in the face of difficulty, we can more effectively understand and utilize resiliency whenever we experience an obstacle or decline. We each must come to recognize the power of bouncing back! Let’s get started.