Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:1
KNOW 1 Thessalonians
4 Days
This plan will explore what the letter of 1 Thessalonians teaches us in four major areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action
Waiting on the World to Change
4 Days
During Advent, not only do we anticipate an event that has already taken place – Jesus’s first coming – but we also look forward to and anticipate his second coming! In this plan, designed to be used during any of the days of the Advent season, we will reflect on 1 Thessalonians as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christmas.
Before The Wrath
5 Days
Bible scholars continue to debate the timing of the Rapture, but why is such a mysterious event prophesied to happen in the first place? Is there a deeper understanding surrounding this occurrence that we've lost over the millennia that those living in the first-century clearly understood? BEFORE THE WRATH will reveal new depths of theological understanding regarding what Jesus revealed to the ancient Galileans about the end of the world.
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
5 Days
Jesus perfected the art of telling parables-short stories with a surprising twist & an explosive message about truth, the human heart & the kingdom of heaven. Every parable holds up a mirror that reveals the human heart & invites everyone to welcome Jesus' kingdom. This devotional plan will help you see the parables in a new light, experiencing, for the first time, their ability to draw people into Jesus' grace.
Encouragement: A Study in 1 Thessalonians
5 Days
Paul’s encouraging letter to the Thessalonian church is a beautiful treatise on unity, sanctification, and the coming of Christ. 1 Thessalonians reminds us to remain sober and steadfast, hopefully anticipating the return of the Lord.
Becoming a Biblical Leader
5 Days
Embrace a 5-day study to help you align your leadership with biblical principles, exploring God's call on your life with honesty, humility, and a Christ-like character. Each day offers practical insights and reflections to help you grow into the leader you’re meant to be.
1 Thessalonians: Real Faith in a Returning King
7 Days
In this 7-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson goes through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This plan will help you see how faith in Christ empowers us to live in a way that honors Him.
A Greek Word for the Day
7 Days
J.D. Watson presents a brief word study and then offers an application to make that particular Greek word become real for practical living. To aid reinforcement, related verses are listed for the reader's personal study. These brief devotionals will enrich the mind, stir the soul, and empower the life of God's people. This devotional is a preview of the full book.
Hope in God!
15 Days
For many people, “hope” is something positive but also something uncertain. If we hope for something, we are not sure whether it will happen. However, the Bible teaches us that there is a source of hope that is absolutely certain and trustworthy — God's character and promises. This reading plan is about hope from a Biblical perspective.
How To Love Well
21 Days
Sometimes looking for what is right is not the same as looking for what is easy or most pleasing. It's true with love. Loving well is rarely easy. 1 Corinthians 13 is a beautiful picture of loving well. How God is not only our example of loving well, but being love itself. Do you want to learn to love well? This 21-day reading plan will help you learn how to look more like God, who is the embodiment of Love.
New Testament in a Year: April
30 Days
This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book. April covers the second half of Acts and Pauls first letter to the Thessalonians. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or more of the questions, then try the engagement practice.
Philippians - Living in the Word
30 Days
Beginning with Philippians, Paul gives insight into his personal experiences, including his ability to be content in both abundance and lack. Then, in Colossians, Paul focuses on the supremacy of Christ, showcasing His sovereignty in the physical and spiritual realms. Finally, in 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Paul writes to honor and congratulate the Christians in Thessalonica for their faith and growth in the face of intense persecution.
The Letters Continued - 1& 2 Thessalonians | Philippians | James | Jude
30 Days
The New Testament is full of letters written by the Apostle Paul and fellow believers. In this study we will delve into a number of these letters to deeply explore practical wisdom, encouragement, and unwavering faith. These letters will challenge, encourage, and transform us as we seek to apply the timeless truths to our own lives. Join us as we journey through these letters.
Daily Bible Reading – July 2021, God’s Word of Faith
31 Days
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Faith.”
Daily Bible Reading – August 2023, God’s Saving Word: Encouragement
31 Days
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Encouragement.” [Note: Scriptures are quoted in the GNT.]