Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Kings 12:8

How can we make wise decisions when we have our hearts set on many good but opposite desires? How do we know what the will of God is when we need to make life decisions? In this 5-day plan, we will learn how to make wise decisions according to the scriptures.

Our lives are summaries of our decisions, whether good or bad. Good decisions can propel us and bad decisions affect us. The consequences of our decisions are beyond us, oftentimes affecting loved ones. This plan focuses on building the right connections, trusting God for guidance, and bouncing back from wrong decisions.

Moms know all too well that God doesn’t promise an easy road for us or our kids. As much as we’d love to protect them from heartaches, it just isn’t possible. But we can pray for our children and let them know that no matter what, God is there, and He’s on their side.

How do we discern God's will? This is a key question in the life of a Christian. This 7-day Bible reading plan along with a devotional helps us understand what God's will is and gives us practical ways to discern and live according to His will.

Many Old Testament kings went so far beyond foolishness, so far beyond any good sense that “stupid” is a far more accurate characterization of the choices these kings made during their reign. This 7-day devotional focuses on garnering wisdom from the mistakes of these “Stupid Kings”, as told from the book of 1 Kings.

Since Eden, fear has driven humanity away from God. 'Exposing the Nakedness' reveals how these forces isolate us and how God's perfect love casts out all fear. It's time to listen to Jesus' voice, trust Him fully, and allow His glory to transform our lives.

From Genesis to Revelation, “God’s Redemption Story” outlines the narrative of God’s plan for the reconciliation of humanity. This 12-part reading plan summarizes the story of the Bible. 1 Kings through Ezra begins the fall of a fractured Israel yet God remains faithful to His people.

With the death of King David, Israel came under the leadership of Solomon. Although Solomon possessed incredible wealth and wisdom, his idolatry and unfaithfulness lead to derision and division in the kingdom. Despite Solomon and Israel's sinfulness, God continued to preserve the Davidic line in anticipation of the greater coming King, Jesus Christ.

Tales of triumph and tragedy are seen in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. The history of Kings of Israel and Judah is a story of divine faithfulness despite human failure. These flawed rulers point us towards the one true faithful King. Part II covers Rehoboam through to Joash from Judah and Ahab from Israel.

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Six of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled ‘The Nation Rebels, Divides and Declines, 975 BC–730 BC’.