Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 1:23

1 Peter was written to early Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor. Peter called his beloved readers “elect exiles” because they were suffering for their faith and longing for their heavenly home. Desiring to encourage them to live victoriously while trusting the Lord, he identified three living things they had in their sojourning. You also have these things, Christian: a living hope, the living Word, and the living stone–Jesus Christ himself.

Seeds, they’re everywhere. Your words, your money, your children and even you, yourself, are a seed! How do these seeds work and why should it matter to us? Let’s see what the Bible has to say and discover how it can apply to our lives in order to bring us closer to God and His purpose for us.

This Life.Church Bible Plan is a study of 1 Peter to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Different. In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … different .

Your faith--whether big or small--can make a big difference. And when your faith is in the God who created the world and sent his Son to save it, it's right where it should be. 

This reading plan takes readers through the biblical principles of faith—how faith is established, how we grow it, and how developing our faith in God empowers us to fight our fear. Be encouraged—there is no more worthy subject of your trust than the all-powerful God!

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.

Of course, read the Bible, pray, and worship. But intimacy with God is MUCH more than that. Blake K. Healy takes you on a five-day journey to deepen your relationship with God.

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

The following reading plan will take you deeper into the three concepts of Spirit, Soul, and Body at a steady pace, building on the message of Jesus' finished work. It will stretch, challenge, and grow you as his follower. Make sure to allow the Holy Spirit space to work in you and shape you. See the impact for yourself. This is the third of four plans in this series.

1 Peter was written to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1), a group of believers forced to flee their homes and lives due to persecution. Although they lost much, Peter reminds his readers that they have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Truly, Jesus is our Living Hope, transcending all our difficulties to provide hope and courage amid opposition.

Those called to ministry must first become steeped in the Word of God. No other preparation for vocational ministry is more crucial than being immersed in the truths of God’s Word. This five-day devotional plan walks readers through key biblical passages for instruction and reflection, which will help ministry leaders embrace their call to living by Scripture as they also answer the call to leadership.

Watch With ME Seeking the perspective of Jesus... Rocky Fleming is a father, husband, minister, and author, with 40 years of experience making disciples. Join Rocky as he reflects on everyday opportunities to see God working, through situations, to make Himself known, and to change our hearts.

For caregivers seeking hope, this 5-day plan, created by Shelly Calcagno, author of "The Longest Goodbye: A Family’s Hope-Filled Journey Through Alzheimer’s," offers guidance and encouragement. Drawing from her family's decade-long experience walking a long journey of loss, Shelly aims to inspire readers to find moments of joy and discover hidden gifts, even during their most challenging circumstances.

What are the fruits of the Spirit and how do you know if they are evident in your life? In this powerful 6-day plan, Rick Renner dives deep into Galatians 5:22 and 23 to reveal 9 godly characteristics that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in your life. Learn what they are and how to give God space to build them inside you with this plan.

When we first met Peter in the Gospels, he was a brand-new Christ-follower. Now, years later, his life has been changed by grace. He has much to say about doctrine, his own trials, and the work of the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to persevere and hope in Christ’s resurrection. These six lessons through 1 Peter are part of THRU the BIBLE’s trusted study through the whole Word of God.

Spend six days with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he offers pastoral insights on how to carry out God’s mission for your life. Through God’s Spirit, you can be empowered to rightly order the three primary segments of your life—personal, family, and work. You may also enjoy the companion plan, “Soul Mission: Determine your Purpose for Living.”

Christians constantly ask: How can I study the Bible? How can I grow deeper? I am not a theologian! This study gives some answers.

Some of us doubt our place in God’s family because we feel weak or struggle with the same sin year after year, but that doesn’t deny the evidence of true faith. Do you regret your sin? Do you believe Jesus died for you too? Then take heart! You have been born again!

Trust is the most valuable commodity of the human heart. Without trust, there can’t be love. Without trust, there can’t be faith. Without trust, our lives will be marked by our own strength, rather than God’s presence and power. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover God’s faithfulness, and be equipped to place your trust in God, that your life would be filled with his goodness. 

Every Nation has always placed a high premium on the power, truthfulness, and benefit of Scripture. God reveals himself to us through his Word, by which he transforms and empowers us. In 2022, we’re calling everyone to a renewed commitment to read, understand, believe, and obey God’s Word. Thus, our 2022 consecration devotional material will focus on metaphors that refer to the Word.

Every year, we come together to pray and fast so we can hear from God and know what He is telling us to do. As we learn to depend on God, His word does not only feed, strengthen, encourage, comfort, and satisfy us, but it gives us life. This family devotional is designed to be used by parents with children from the ages of four to twelve.

The book of 1 Peter does not carry a single theme, but it addresses many issues common to every generation. This epistle carries the name of the opinionated fisherman, Peter, and is a call to holiness and humility. We will examine the deep mysteries of joy, faith, sorrow, trials, and God’s unconditional love in this missive filled with hope.

This seven-day plan will walk you through the book of 1 Peter by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how being an "exile" does not mean we are alone. Instead, it means we are connected to God's promises and have hope even in suffering.

Trials will surely come for us, but take heart. There is victory to be shared! Dive into the book of 1st Peter and find a letter full of promise for everyone who has an ear to hear. #ThereIsJoyAhead

In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson teaches through the book of 1 Peter. This plan will encourage you to remain faithful in the hardships of life because of the future glory that awaits.