Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Jonah 2:8

A coincidence is an accident. It’s randomly finding a $20 bill on a sidewalk because you decided to begin your New Year’s resolution on that beautiful July morning. The good news is that God’s plan, including those He uses within it, is not filled with accidents, randomness, or coincidences. This 4-day plan will show how everyone despite their failures can find purpose when surrendered to the plan of God.

In this 4-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson teaches through the book of Jonah. This plan will help you see God’s faithfulness, and that no one is beyond His grace and mercy.

"Be better," the world says. "Try harder," the world says. But what does God say? Does he want more for us than simply gritting our teeth ahd chasing approval? Find out in this 4 day plan and learn how His approval is the only one that matters.

Jonah’s story reminds us that God’s compassion extends to both the prideful prophet and the wicked unbeliever. Despite all of Jonah’s resistance and hard-heartedness, God’s merciful message of repentance was still delivered to the Ninevites. The Ninevites' repentance shows us nothing can thwart God's plans of redemption.

Over the course of five days, read through the entire book of Jonah alongside theologically rich passages from the ESV Expository Commentary: Daniel—Malachi: Volume 7.

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 tenth part "The Prophets." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

We regularly forget about the journey between our beginnings and endings. However, God orchestrated the journey for a purpose. In this plan, we'll read about five different journeys that may have been tough, but glorified God. Through this, you'll learn how to trust and praise God in the middle of your path.

With Sandy Tales, we tell the old Bible stories through sand art. All of these stories open windows to the reality of God. God's stories with humanity through the ages bring hope, comfort, and life and they connect people with God. In this reading plan, you will discover the exceptional story of an angry prophet and the revelation that God offers him so much grace, more than Jonah likes.

Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding five day Study guide. This study is based on Pastor Brenda Thorn's message 'The Heart of Transformation' June 2020. Read through God’s Word within each devotional; and reflect through guided questions, for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

When we find ourselves in the midst of circumstances that feel disappointing, confusing, or traumatic, fear and anxiety often come and try to take over, building walls around us that make us feel trapped and alone in our situation. Join Natalie Grant & Charlotte Gambill as they share steps to overcoming fear and anxiety by standing on faith despite the circumstances around.

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

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.

In this 5-day study, pastor and bestselling author Patrick Morley explores how to make prayer a habit and determine multiple ways to help incorporate this discipline in your daily life. Learn how prayer can be a two way conversation rather than a one-way monologue.

Are you facing something you'd rather run away from? Do you find yourself heading closer and closer to rock bottom? Jonah's been there. Over this 5-day plan, we'll explore Jonah's journey to rock bottom and back and discover how God redeemed his story and an entire city.

"Retrieved for Purpose" is a 5-day plan focused on God's unlimited ability to restore what was lost. Each day emphasizes redemption, restoration, and divine purpose, reminding us that no matter how far we've fallen, God's grace reaches us and realigns us with His plans and purpose. This plan infuses hope by encouraging believers to embrace God's power to redeem and repurpose their lives. Regardless of the depths from which they may have fallen, nothing is beyond His ability to renew and transform.

Leave the child's story behind and dig deeper into the spiritual depths of Jonah. Travel from Joppa through the belly of a fish to Nineveh and find shade under the shadow of God's grace. Only four chapters long, the story of this wayward prophet is packed with spiritual truths for the modern-day Jonah in all of us.

Sometimes doing the right thing is the hardest thing. However, sometimes not doing the right thing can send us into a hard place. Whether it's forgiveness, letting go of damaging relationships or stepping into your calling - the peace comes when you say yes to God, even when you don’t want to.

Many believe 'do-overs' are only for the golf course, kitchen, or movie screen, but the reality is, we all need a fresh start from time to time. This 6-day study explores instances where God extends His gift of second chances. But how do we move forward after messing up? By getting to know the God of Second Chances!

There are countless numbers of people who walk away from God's best for them every day. Whether they know it or not, they've made excuses that have kept them from the risky, dangerous, powerful life that God has called them to. If you've settled for less than God's best, this devotional is a confrontation with your biggest excuses.

This reading plan features excerpts from Chad Veach's book Faith Forward Future. Readers will learn that God can use everyone to do His will through obedience, which will in turn lead to a fulfilling, faithful life.    

If you’re struggling—emotionally, physically, relationally, or spiritually—or walking with someone who is, this seven-day study will be a balm to your weary soul. Looking at the lives of David, Hannah, Jeremiah, and other biblical lamenters, you will discover the power of God’s presence with you in your heartache. God speaks a better word and sings a louder song than the noise of your pain and suffering.

We’re not perfect. In fact, we mess up on a regular basis. How can we be certain of salvation or even pleasing God if we continue to fall short so often? This plan reminds us that we don’t have to FIND God... because He isn’t lost or hiding. Rather, He pursues us and is right there when we choose to look.

It's often easy for us to beat up on Jonah for his self-centered, foolish rebellion. But as we'll discover, there's a bit of Jonah in all of us. Overcome by self-centeredness and personal prejudices, we too sometimes resist God's call. Thankfully, when we act like Jonah, God acts like God—lovingly pursuing us with his unrelenting grace. It's a wild ride, but one you don't want to miss!

How do we follow Jesus when we’d rather run away? We are so glad you are jumping into the journey of studying Jonah with us! We have crafted a devotional that is designed to help you examine, apply, pray through, and share the story of Jonah.

Need a second chance in life, or need a reminder of God’s limitless grace? The Book of Jonah is for you. This short story about a bad prophet and big fish might seem strange, but it has a lot to say about the transformative power of God’s love. Ready to dive in?