Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 1:42

Knowing what we want and pursuing our goals is not a bad thing, provided we walk in the light of God’s Word. While some people take steps in the right direction and become achievers, there are others who start out trying to make a statement and end up becoming a full stop. Gratifying our carnal inclinations brings us into conflict with our spirits. The choices we make lead to death or to life.

Have you ever doubted or questioned the impact of your service to God? Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, is not known for walking on water; nevertheless, his actions, as little or insignificant as they may seem, had great value in the eyes of God. Andrew understood the importance of one single soul, of faithful service, and how small things can become great in the hands of an Almighty God.

Jesus made big promises to those who follow him: perfect peace, abiding joy, and supernatural power, but these promises often feel disconnected from our experience. How do we actually take ground in our spiritual growth? Pastor Justin Kendrick has written the book Bury Your Ordinary to teach seven spiritual habits that lead to explosive growth and how to develop them in your life. Dive into the second habit: Radiance.

Tony Evans gives you a book summary for each of the Gospels in this four-day reading plan, helping you to gain a broader understanding of this important section of the Bible. 

This reading plan takes you through some of the themes that came along in the part of The Chosen. Reflect, dive into the Bible, and enjoy what Jesus has to say to you.

Jesus told his followers to "make disciples," not "collect converts." A disciple is someone who is committed to staying close to the master and learning from him a joyous new way of life. This series sums up the missionary discipleship lifestyle in four words: encounter, accompany, community and send.

You can tell a lot about a person by their friends. In this devotional inspired by the hit CNN series “Finding Jesus,” discover Jesus through the lens of those closest to Him – His friends.

One way to understand what God wants to do through us by the power of the Holy Spirit is to take a closer look at what He did through Jesus’ disciples by the power of the same Holy Spirit. Take Peter, for instance, the first apostle to speak up at Pentecost. His life is a case study for the kind of radical transformation the Holy Spirit brings about in people who put their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.  

We all have those people that we “know of”. We can’t claim to know them on a personal level, but we have enough information to know who they are. In Plan 2 of 19, we hear John the Baptist’s testimony of Jesus. He didn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus but when Jesus was revealed to him, he went from “knowing of” Jesus to being known! Do you know Jesus? More importantly, are you known by Him?

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 ancient Scriptures, written by the prophets of old, declare that the Word of God was indeed made flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus, the Christ, was the fulfillment of both the Law and the Prophets. This year, may we share His peace and declare goodwill toward all mankind!

Mission is the fifth in a series of studies that helps you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we explore the call to share our faith with others and how we can do this naturally and confidently.

The best way to meet Jesus is to "come and see" how he interacted with others, how he taught, and how he lived. This week, we invite you to come and see Jesus for yourself.

Mentorship is important. Follow along as author Maina Mwaura examines what makes a good mentor and how mentorship helps people grow in their walk with Christ by looking at his own experience being mentored and the impact of Howard Hendricks, a teacher who mentored some of your favorite bible teachers and preachers.

Being a fisher of people is a matter of vision – the vision that God gave us through Jesus Christ. Jesus came, performed His ministry, died, rose, and ascended to heaven. Throughout this wonderful work, the Lord chose people to continue what He began. Today, the Lord is still looking for someone to continue His work. Are you up to the challenge?

Who are you becoming? If you envision yourself at age 70, 80, or 100, what kind of person do you see on the horizon? Does the projection in your mind fill you with hope? Or dread? In this devotional, John Mark Comer shows us how we can be spiritually formed to become more like Jesus day by day.

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.

Are you in the middle of a hard season and feel disheartened? Join best-selling author and Bible teacher Craig Cooper in exploring the beautiful, merciful heart of our triune God. In this 5-day devotional, you will be comforted as you meditate on God's character. Enter into the soul-heartening journey of God's Overflowing Mercies.

Do you feel so busy that you barely have enough time to breathe? You are not alone. The 5-5-5 Method is a simple and practical method that eliminates the excuse that you’re too busy to spend time with God; because even the wealthiest, most influential, time-consumed individuals still have 15 minutes of spare time each day to prioritize what they love. And so do you. Do you love Jesus enough to spend 15 minutes of your day with Him? Click "Start Plan" now and learn how to spend time with God daily!

We all know that we have a purpose in life. Sometimes it’s clear as day – other times, not so much. Finding our purpose in life is a journey as we all have different ways in which we have been gifted to serve God and others. In Part 12 we see Jesus preparing to carry out one of His main reasons for coming to earth – to set mankind free!

What does it look like to walk with God faithfully? While there will certainly be moments of extreme faith, most of the time it looks like one act of obedience at a time. Read stories from Southeast Christian Church about people who are using the time and talents God gave them to worship Him—one at a time.

What are the ways of Jesus? Jesus has called you and then has asked you to follow him. How do followers begin to live in the ways of Jesus?

Learn what following well means and apply it to everyday life, especially your walk with Christ. It is easy at times to view following Christ as something mundane and monotonous. This plan will give you a fresh perspective of following Him for victorious living.

Churches call them small groups, cell groups, and LifeGroups. Names aside, they exist to create meaningful relationships amongst Christ followers. But why? Are these the people we navigate our mostly comfortable Christian lives with, or is there something more? This Bible plan, by the Life.Church LifeGroups team, is for anyone who thinks God can use their small group to cause massive growth.

Jesus’ disciples were losers like us—yet God loved them and made them world-changers, and He can do so with us too.