Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 40:8
Shift
3 Days
God is never-changing, yet He likes to change things. He wants to shift things in our lives and our generation, bringing fresh visitations, new openness, deep brokenness, and a focus on Jesus.
Watermark Gospel | the Ten Commandments
3 Days
The Ten Commandments were the Word of God given physical form. But when Moses saw the Israelites violating God's holy law by worshipping a golden calf, he broke the two tablets in righteous anger. The Word of God was broken for the sins of the people. But because it is eternal, the Word of God cannot ever remain broken! Learn how God restored the two tablets of his holy law, in an amazing story that anticipates the resurrection of Jesus, the Word of God made flesh!
Does It Matter?
3 Days
When experiencing challenges, we all ask, "Does this really matter?"—we often wonder if the investment we’re making is yielding the results we’re looking for. Maybe you've asked, “Does the Bible matter today? Does it matter that we know who the Holy Spirit is? Does the Church still matter today?” I want to invite you to dive into this plan with me as we journey through these important questions!
Forgiven, Loved, Free
3 Days
Do you ever struggle to believe you’re truly forgiven? Do you feel like you need to work up a bit of a good streak in your life before God will really be pleased with you? Check out this 3-day plan and find out how you can have assurance that you are truly forgiven, loved, and free.
BibleX: Where Did the Bible Come From?
4 Days
In this BibleX study, you will explore Scripture to learn what the Bible is and where it came from, as well as learning about value of Scripture and how to approach Scripture. You will then learn about different translations of the Bible. Are you ready? Let's begin!
How to Start Reading the Bible
4 Days
Let’s be honest: we know it’s a good idea to read the Bible, but it’s pretty difficult to even know where to start. Over the next four days, we’ll learn about why the Bible’s important, how to start a daily reading habit, and how it applies to our lives today.
Know for Certain: Answers for Those Who Doubt (Vol. 1)
4 Days
Experiencing doubts in the Christian life is completely normal and can ultimately lead to strengthening our faith. In this four-day, video-based reading plan, explore answers to four common questions you may have about the Christian faith. What is God's plan? Can the Bible be trusted? Why did Jesus have to die? Who is Jesus ... really?
Dwell | Advent
4 Days
Advent invites us to journey through the darkness to discover the light, the incarnate Word of God who "shines in the darkness" (John 1:5). This plan focuses upon the weekly themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—and serves as a guide through each week of the season. It is taken from our book, Dawn, with reflections for every day of Advent available within the Dwell Bible App.
The Christmas Story
5 Days
Every good story has a plot twist—an unexpected moment that changes everything. One of the biggest plot twists in the Bible is the Christmas story. Over the next five days, we’ll explore how this one event changed the world and how it can change your life today.
God Comes Through In His Word
5 Days
There is power in the Word of God. God is constant and his word is reliable. Whatever God says he will do, He accomplishes. In the God Comes Through in His Word Bible plan, readers will discover through scripture the importance of receiving, heeding and aligning with God’s word for our lives.
Created To Be Creative
5 Days
Embrace Your Creative Side & Use it for God’s Glory. How are you using your creativity? Whether it’s displayed in painting, designing, building, or even mathematics, we have all been given the gift of creativity by God. Are you pursuing the praise of men or materialism? Or are you using your creativity to glorify God?
Healing The Wounded Soul
5 Days
This 5-Day Reading plan will help identify the source of soul wounds and apply remedies that will bring healing to give a brand-new life. Soul wounds are the often unidentified impediments that hold people back. After applying these principles you will be able to find a pathway to healing and receive the blessings God is pouring out.
Nothing Else Matters
5 Days
The Nothing Else Matters devotional is about pulling away from all of the distractions, the noise, the busyness of life, and connecting with God. No matter how broken we believe we are or how far we have gone from God, we can always connect with Him, knowing that He will meet us just where we are and touch our hearts.
When You Don't Understand God
5 Days
We’ve all had questions about God—some have been answered and some haven’t. The truth we learn from the Bible will help us find answers to many of our questions. For the answers we just don’t get or the questions that are left unanswered, let’s let them drive us to pursue God more.
Jesus, Our Risen Savior: An Easter Family Devotional
5 Days
How is your family preparing for Easter? Through this short and sweet devotional (especially helpful if you’re teaching little ones with short attention spans), Scott James brings to light the many things that Christ’s life and resurrection means for us not only through the season of Lent, but all year long.
Crazy Faith
5 Days
Something in you believes the impossible. Something in you daydreams about a miracle. Something in you knows you were made to live a life of crazy faith. In this five-day devotional, Pastor Michael Todd will be your guide on a faith journey as he helps you gain a new perspective on God’s plans for you: a future you’ve barely dared to imagine.
The Word Is Alive
5 Days
A five-day devotional that reminds us that the word is active. The Bible is God’s word in action. Through the Scripture we can reflect on God’s faithfulness and all that has been accomplished through the Word of God.
How to Read & Study the Bible for Yourself
5 Days
Maybe you’ve attended church for many years, heard hundreds of sermons, and still aren’t sure where to start when it comes to reading the Bible. In this 5-day plan, pastor and author Benjamin Windle will teach you easy methods for studying God’s Word—including the golden rule for interpreting Scripture—because nothing fuels spiritual growth like personally engaging with the Bible.
Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospel
5 Days
The New Testament makes claims about events from the distant past for which there is little or no forensic evidence. Yet as in the cold cases that detective J. Warner Wallace investigates, the truth about what happened can be discovered by examining the statements of eyewitnesses. These devotionals will help you weigh the facts of Christianity—and defend them.
Word Before World by Gretchen Saffles
5 Days
Anytime is the right time to read the Word of God. This 5-day devotional is designed to offer spiritual encouragement, enduring truths to hold on to, and practical ways you can put Jesus first in your everyday life. God’s Word never changes, yet it always changes us. When you put God’s Word before the world, you will find that everything else falls into its rightful place.
Navigating Election Season With Biblical Wisdom
5 Days
Too often, the only question we ask during election season is, "How should I vote?" It's also important to ask the question "What does the Bible say about how I should navigate political conversations and decisions?
Testify
6 days
There is power in your testimony! Over the next six days, discover what it means to be a witness of Jesus and how the words you speak can help grow his kingdom.
Finding Comfort
6 Days
We all face times when it seems life just falls apart. Whether health, financial, relational, or even world events, our hearts can be captured by fear and overwhelmed by anxiety. If you need comfort, you’ve come to the right place. My hope over the next six days is that you will discover the comforting touch of God.
How to Dress for a Date
6 Days
Don't go into a date unprepared! Learn how to put on the full armor of God as you enter into the dating scene. Ainsley Britain has helped thousands embrace their confidence, date healthy, and discover their identity in Christ through her written words, podcast, and speaking engagements.
Embracing Advent
6 Days
Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season.