Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 25:31

Life can be unpredictable and confusing, even when we serve God. Things seem at times to be out of control, leaving us to wonder what in the world is going on! If you have ever felt this way or are confused, this new devotional series by Pastor Jim Cymbala is just for you!

Throughout his life in the book of Genesis, we see Jacob fighting. Fighting for status. Fighting for blessings. Fighting in relationships. What can followers of Jesus learn today from someone whose life was a constant struggle?

How can the heroes of the Bible inspire us to greatness? Join us in this four-day Reading Plan as Kristi Krauss motivates us with Isaac's spiritual journey, Jacob's vast blessing, Joseph's enduring trust in God, and Moses' victory over sin. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.

Today's young men are being called by God to do great things, but they must first fight the temptations of modern culture. These highlights from J.C. Ryle's classic book Thoughts for Young Men offer practical and timeless wisdom that will help readers stay focused on the voice of God.

Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding plan. This plan is based on Pastor Tolu Badders March 2021 message, "I Know Who I Am”. Read through God’s Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration and group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

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.

This week we’re going to take a few days to read over a few Bible stories and think about how they apply to us. Let’s consider what we might need to change - repent from- in order to live out the abundant life that God has for us and stop ourselves from choosing the lesser things that the world offers.

Stop living like an imposter, and start walking in confidence

We are overstressed. Culture tells us to combat our stress by chasing the next happy moment. But the Bible paints a different picture. This six-day plan will show you how you can practically combat your daily stress by making Biblical joy a habit.

Regret is something we all face at one time or another because we all make mistakes. How do we work through that regret when the pain is deep? This plan will explore ways we can acknowledge our regrets and move on from them. We don't have to be stuck, and if submitted to God, we can come out better on the other side of it.

We can all be tempted to hide the truth about ourselves, or change our true identity, to get ahead in life. In this six-day plan, Ken Costa explores the far-from-perfect life of Jacob, who wrestled with God to discover his true identity. When we’re brave enough to stop deceiving ourselves and others, we’re free to know God, know ourselves, and be who He created us to be.

Impatience is a self-imposed curse. On one hand, it frustrates and forces us to fixate on the future at the expense of the present. On the other hand, it causes us to crave and eventually cave into instant gratification, leading to hasty decisions that do more harm than good. This plan will discuss the importance of patience to help us wait on the Lord and be content with His timing.

What kind of people does God use to accomplish His extraordinary plans? Does He call the perfect ones? Or does He reach down into this messy world and use the people we would never expect? The grandson of Abraham was no angel. Jacob was a character controlled by fear, the last person we would ever expect God to use. But God saw different and took him on an unforgettable journey!

It’s crazy how much our dads shape us. No one escapes the power and influence of their earthly father. And since most men feel unprepared to be fathers, it’s essential to seek guidance – from Scripture and from other dads. Radical Wisdom is a journey toward wisdom and insight for fathers, combining principles and wisdom from Scripture with the experience of an older, wiser dad who’s learned from his mistakes.

Joshua encountered 3 enemies in the Promised Land. This week we will learn about Joshua’s third enemy - the deceiving Gibeonites. The discipline of Bible study is our weapon against the deception of our enemy - satan. This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 7 of a 10 part series.

What do we do when our dreams seem out of reach or even shattered? Having overcome abuse and trauma, as well as the heartbreak of a divorce, I have been faced with this question again and again. Whether you’re experiencing the devastation of tragedy or loss, or the frustration of a long season of waiting, the God-dream for your life is still alive! Friend, it’s time to dream again.

The disciplines you develop today determine the stories you tell tomorrow. So, how do you feel about the story you’re telling? In this 7-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s Greater Reward message series, we’ll discover what discipline is, why it matters, and how to incorporate it in our physical, mental, and spiritual lives.

Hearing the voice of God is an essential part of discipleship. God wants to talk to us more than we want to listen to him. Through this plan you will discover in a simple and practical way how to be more attentive to His voice to obey Him and to walk in the abundant life that He has for you.

Don't buy the lie is a 7-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

Hebrews 11 highlights many of the heroes of the Bible, including Jacob. The deeper you dig into Jacob's life, you begin to see that he’s a mess. But what if the people in the Bible aren't just heroes to imitate, but people to walk with on their own journey of faith? Let’s walk through the life of Jacob, and see his life transformed by the grace of God.

No one wants to talk about failure, but we all miss the mark from time to time. Even our biblical heroes did things they shouldn’t have done. But when we mess up or our circumstances seem dire, God steps in to make things right. That’s the beauty of an unfailing God, one who is with us every step of the way.

When you're hanging by a thread, losing faith, and short on strength, what you need is real encouragement—a call to action to push back the darkness. Face your fears and remember that you are not alone. Drawing inspiration from biblical heroes of faith, journey through Hebrews 11 & 12 with Pastor Kyle Idleman and let your Father carry the weight that has been holding you back and keeping you down.

In this 11-day plan, you will study Genesis 15-26, focusing on God’s faithfulness to sinful families that He works through for His glory. It includes a devotional passage for each day as well as reflection questions to apply this book of the Bible to your life. Whether you’re just curious about the Bible, a new believer, or a long-time follower of Jesus, God will speak to you through it.

There is life and death power in sex and romance. You are destined for impact and you have the ability to protect your future by living carefully right now. This 12-day devotional based on Swipe Right by Levi Lusko goes through scripture and real life examples to help you train today for the relationship you want tomorrow.

This 14-day reading plan explores the stories of men and women of the Bible who messed up big time, but people that God still chose to use for His purposes. Learn from some of the Bible's heaviest hitters while being encouraged in your own walk with God.