Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 1:34

Self-discipline—whether with your time, food, or money—is a good and God-honoring thing. But it can easily become an ultimate thing and thus turn into a soul-sucking idol. How can you avoid crossing over to the dark side of discipline? That’s the question you’ll answer in this 3-day reading plan.

Research shows that thirty-five percent of pastors and ministry leaders are experiencing burnout. I believe that God is grieved when people pursuing kingdom living wind up overwhelmed, fatigued, and burned out. This three-day reading plan offers scriptures, encouragement, and clear ideas to help stop the slide into burnout and preserve the joy you have in your call to ministry.

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. 

The moment you met Jesus, your world changed. You were filled with the Holy Spirit. Now, you can be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Discover what it looks like to lead a Spirit-empowered life, just like Jesus. Featuring a video, this 5-day devotional is based on Mark Driscoll's book Spirit-Filled Jesus.

The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to grow believers in their faith and increase their passion for Jesus. Break down the book of Mark into the “Big Picture” of the passage, then “Digging Deeper” into that section and then move into “Living Out” the lessons that are taught in the passage in this 5-day reading plan.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why He is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how He treated people, why He did miracles, the meaning of His death, the significance of His resurrection, and what the Bible says about His second coming.

Spend five days with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he reflects on three Christmas carols and offers pastoral insights on how you can maximize the meaning of Christmas this year.

We live in a short-term society in which we are getting further and further away from ourselves and our origins. This reading plan will make you think about the world you live in and how you might relate to it. It is a strategic approach that contributes to a thorough preparation for the spiritual battle that takes place around us.

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.

In this 3-part series, we uncover the three key guidewords to help you live your faith as a Kingdom Builder. Using our second guideword, “BLESS,” we uncover biblical principles behind each letter “B-L-E-S-S” to show the actions you can take to help build God’s Kingdom here on earth today. Transforming your faith into action as a Kingdom Builder has never been so clear and easy to do – at work, at home, or just around town.

Are you frustrated that there are not more than 24 hours in a day? Overwhelmed by the number of projects on your to-do list? Tired of being tired and not having enough time to spend in God’s Word and with your friends and family? These may be the most common struggles in the world. The good news is that the Bible offers clear principles for managing our time well. This plan will expound upon those Scriptures and give you super practical advice for how to make the most of what time you have left in this life!

This is part 2 of a 2-part study “How to be a Christian at work.” In this study, we discover 5 additional insights to help you live out your faith at work, in a way that honors God and is also pleasing to your boss and those you work with. Join us to find out how to BLESS others at your work today!

Start your day off on the right foot with the Pray First devotional, based on the Pray First Bible study by Pastor Chris Hodges. Each day, you'll read a passage from the Bible, accompanied by a video teaching from Pastor Chris, thought-provoking reflection and a prayer to guide your own personal conversation with God.

The Chosen and BibleProject designed this plan to help people reflect on the countercultural, loving words and actions of Jesus during his public ministry. This six-day plan incorporates clips from season 2 of The Chosen, BibleProject animated videos, summaries, reflection questions, and Scripture readings. Choose this plan to experience how Jesus loves, serves, and thinks differently than our culture and invites us to do the same.

Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. To accomplish this we have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

We live in a chaotic, hectic world, and sometimes it seems there is no escape from all the noise. This week, make time to listen to God, read His Word, and pray. Be intentional as you seek to listen to His voice and be renewed and refreshed.

This 7-day reading plan invites readers on a journey that explores the miracles of Jesus. Starting with His proclamation of the Good News and ending with His transfiguration, the revelation of His divine Sonship, the reader will be visually transported into these powerful events in Jesus’ ministry. Experience the revelation of Jesus’ power and authority in this video-based, 7-day reading plan and allow it to revolutionize the way you engage with God’s Word.

Everyone grapples with insecurities. Whether you’re jaded from past trauma, a present heartache, or a persistent feeling of rejection, self-doubt doesn’t have to narrate your story. Historically, God has always transformed those who feel the most inadequate into effective leaders, healers, and change agents. Start this reading plan to uncover how God uses “flawed” individuals to illustrate that there is more in you than your history!

In this devotional series, pastor Gregg Matte take us on a passage-by-passage journey through the First Letter of John. Practical, biblical, analytical, and spiritual, this series will give a major boost to your understanding of how to live the eternal truths contained within this important book of the Bible. In this fifth installment of the series we will discover the secrets of growing in Christ and how to practice them.

Jesus was the most productive person who ever lived. In this seven-day reading plan, we will unearth 7 timeless principles from the gospel biographies that will help us be more purposeful, present, and productive—“redeeming our time” (Eph. 5:16) for the glory of God and the good of others.

Finding The Light in Mental Illness takes a deeper look into the ministry of Jesus through a study of Mark 1:21-34. Find Biblical truth in three minutes a day for one week in this study on Mental Illness.

His hand brings healing to many. He touches the untouchable. His voice calms the seas and speaks power. He breathes new life into lives shattered and wasted by demonic influences. He even stops a pandemic. So simple, yet so powerful. So gentle yet so full of authority. So loving, yet tough on the hard-hearted! This is King Jesus, who walked among us and lives within us even today.

It is tempting to want to accumulate earthly wealth. It allows you to buy and do anything you want and secure your financial future. But the Bible warns against riches and points us to a wealth that is truly fulfilling and more enduring than earthly life.

WHO IS JESUS TO YOU? Part 2 Is a journey into JESUS. A daily walk through scriptures that reveal who Jesus is, followed by reflection articulating if you have experienced this expression of Jesus yourself. Personal discovery challenges you to search deep within to see what you have really believed and experienced. Make this an adventure to discover hidden treasure from a rich and endless source –Jesus!

Christian leaders have a special tool in their box of leadership resources called PRAYER. In these readings, we show you how to pray as a leader, provide a 4-part structure to effective prayer, and give specific insights on what to pray for and when to pray. Whether you pray regularly or hardly pray at all, these readings will help you unlock the power of prayer for your leadership.