Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 4:18

As Christians, we need a sober and biblically-based expectation of life. Life is to be enjoyed, but it will not always be enjoyable! Jesus prepared his disciples thoroughly for trials and testing, suffering and persecution. Our God is faithful and comforts us in every trial, so we invite you to come with us in this devotional as we learn to navigate the valleys of life in faith.

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 .

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.

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part four of 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.

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.

Do you desire daily wisdom—the kind of wisdom that can give you peace and comfort, guide your decisions, correct your misunderstandings, and teach you truths that help you mature in your faith? Look no further than the Old Testament book of Psalms. This five-day devotional takes a new look at some of the most familiar psalms, helping you find encouragement and instruction for many struggles and challenges.

Sharing your love, faith, and friendship is a key part of staying alive and vibrant in Christ. This plan encourages you to better support those dear to you while drawing nearer to God. You’ll discover eternal truths about God’s goodness and design while learning to use your own unique gifts to share with others the beauty of a life redeemed by Christ.

God's justice — his plan for "setting things right”— is a foundational principle of the Bible. This plan offers a global perspective on the timeless and universal issues around injustice drawn from the book introduction insights in the God’s Justice Bible. Readings present thoughts by six authors from six countries around the world.

Missionaries, pastors, and the average Christian will encounter suffering in their lives and the lives of those they love and serve. This devotion is designed to look at real-life stories illustrating how God uses suffering to teach, guide and mold us to be more like Jesus. By God’s grace, we can glorify God as we embrace suffering in our lives, knowing that Jesus willingly laid down His life for us.

Jesus made it clear in Matthew 25 that He wants us to value the least among us. Those who follow Jesus will be doing this throughout their lives. Are you? This 7-day reading plan gives us lots to think about—based in facts and research—concerning the needs of indigenous peoples, the impoverished, those being persecuted, those in need of clean water, and more. Dive into a thought-provoking week of considering how you can better value the least among us!

We all have questions. These questions often lead us on a quest to seek the right answer. We want to explore the 7 Frequently Asked Questions and seek answers based on the Bible. At the foundation of these questions are a deep TRUST in God, surrendering to His will, even when you are not convinced of the answers. Our prayer is that you will treasure a deep relationship of TRUST in Jesus.  

Mesu Andrews, best-selling author of Isaiah’s Legacy, joins Bible teacher Shawna Duvall to explore the life of Manasseh. When Manasseh was taken captive by the Assyrians, he turned to Yahweh and ran into His open arms of redemption. Through Manasseh’s journey, we’ll discover Who Yahweh is and the crimson thread connecting Manasseh to Jesus. By exploring the chains binding Judah’s most notorious king, we’ll learn to live in unchained freedom.

Stuck inside? Join Nick Hall each day as he shares passages and perspective on the current pandemic to give us hope in God’s Word.

The world is in critical need of men who reject passivity and bring God’s Kingdom here to bear on the earth. Men, God is calling you to fill this role. If you feel empty, unfulfilled, or that you could be doing more, this devotional will show you the many ways God has called you to be a man of fire.

After an accident left her confined to her room in constant pain for the last twenty years of her life, Amy Carmichael penned countless precious letters to her friends. Compiled in the book Candles in the Dark, her letters share her intimate walk with Christ, offering encouragement and hope to those dealing with suffering. Let these words of strength and comfort light your path today like candles in the dark.

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.

Is Christianity particularly fit for the faint of heart? For those who can't do without a God to help them? Or do you need courage to be a Christian? In this reading plan, we will explore the ways we need courage to follow Jesus. We will also look at ways in which belief in God provides us with courage - both to do mundane tasks and seemingly impossible things.

Over the course of 10 days, alongside passages from 1–2 Peter: Living Hope in a Hard World by Lydia Brownback, dig deeper into the books of 1–2 Peter and learn how God uses hope, humility, and holiness to prepare believers for their final home in heaven.

If there is hope for Peter, there is hope for anyone. If there is hope for Peter, there is hope for you. Peter’s life was odd, but God was good. That is the secret to Peter’s success and this 10-day plan will help you study the book of 1 Peter to more deeply understand God’s goodness and faithfulness in the midst of confusion, condemnation, and persecution.

Feeling alone in your faith? The book of 1 Peter offers encouragement and hope to believers who feel like they are living in exile. Discover how God's Word endures, how to stand firm in challenging times, and how to live out your faith in practical ways. Join us in exploring how God's grace sustains us and how we can participate in his mission, even in seasons of struggle.

The world we are living in is transient and temporal. As believers, we are passengers in transit on Earth and our destination is our eternity with Christ. As such, how do we remember our identity as God’s holy people while navigating the fallen world we are in? Journey with us and learn how we can live differently, as people not of this world.

In the Your True Reflection Plan, author Don Ankenbrandt equips readers with 12 biblical principles about their true identity and purpose in God.

A name is very important to someone's identity. This reading plan studies several Bible passages about the Lord God calling people by name and writing His own name on them, and about the meaning and power of Jesus’ name. Do join us as we study this interesting theme!