Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 5:8

Imagine what it would have been like to learn about God directly from Jesus! That’s what Ancora Kids will be doing in this three-day plan about Jesus’ first friends. On the shore, in the boat and back to land again: it’s always an adventure to be with Jesus! The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora.

How did the community Jesus somehow gathered together so quickly—made up of semi-literate fishermen, prostitutes, tax collectors, wealthy widows, day laborers, and even Roman soldiers—give birth to the spiritual revolution that became Christianity? The Dawn of Christianity 3-day reading plan will enlighten you.

Have you ever experienced failure? If you have spent any amount of time in life on this earth you have failed, and those failures can break you. If there is one person who understood failure in full measure it would be the Apostle Peter. This plan will share three incidences in the life of Peter that perhaps you can identify with. God can teach us that failure is not fatal.

"For me, still the greatest miracle of all is when a man or woman is born again, because the Lord says in John 3:3 'Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God' and then again in verse 7, 'You must be born again.' - Angus Buchan Join Angus on this 3-day devotional, exploring examples of miracles we can all learn and grow from.

This 3-day devotional by Bill Johnson will explore the concept of honor and how it can be used for growing in your purpose, relationships, evangelism, and to know God better. You will be amazed to see honor from an entirely new light and how it can be used for your advancement and His glory.

Baseball is “America’s sport.” But, there’s gotta be a deeper reason why 40 MILLION people tuned in to see humans hit a ball and run around three bases on a baseball field. Deep down, I believe every person wants to live out what they are made for. Thriving in our calling is such a joy! Here are three bases YOU can run and grand slam YOUR calling.

We know that the world and culture we live in offer competing claims against God’s direction and intention for his people. Which will we trust and choose to follow after? For this series, we are going to look at three invitations from Jesus on what God promises us in terms of purpose and fulfillment, and in all three, He beckons us to come to Him and experience life.

You want to make an impact. But making an impact feels more complicated than ever. Jesus lived the most impactful life there ever was, but it wasn’t in the way anyone expected. Jesus lived a humble life, in community with imperfect people—ultimately defeating death to give us resurrected life. The life of Jesus provides powerful insight into how we can live impactful lives. What impact can you make?

Explore the transformative lessons of the Great Samaritan parable in this dynamic online Bible study plan. Delve into the seven-step mission journey, discovering how to serve with compassion, sacrificial love, and empathy. Learn to break down barriers of religion, ethnicity, and economics, mirroring Christ's inclusive ministry.

When I think about the deep, the ocean immediately comes to mind- vast and beautiful yet with so many unknowns it challenges my ability to be in control, and that is a feeling that many of us don’t like. However, you were never created to play in the shallow. God has a massive plan for your life, and he wants to speak to you today to expand your view, to take the limits off, shatter the fear that has kept you back and trust him in this next phase of your life.

In this devotional, Pastor Lisa Singh unravels a hidden secret in "the whatever" God instructs us to do. Listening and obeying God's instructions is key to living the life He has mapped out for us. Take the journey today to learn more about "whatever" God has in store for you and experience the super in your natural.

Who do you follow? Whether it be an influencer, a musician, or an athlete, we follow people because we want to know what they are doing - we want to feel like we are close to them. In this plan, we will take a hard look at what it means to be a follower of Jesus!

This reading plan takes you through some of the themes that came along in the part of The Chosen. Reflect, dive into the Bible, and enjoy what Jesus has to say to you.

Fisherman… Disciple… Water-Walking enthusiast… Peter lived a WILD life for Jesus! Join in as we take a deep dive into his life, his failures, and how God was able to use him to build the foundation of the Church as we know it today!

This five-day family devotional focuses on Jesus inviting four fishermen to become his first disciples, with the option to play the compelling free biblical game app Guardians of Ancora. Each day, as you read the Bible and talk with God, you will be encouraged to explore this exciting way to meet with God and discover stories about Jesus. Enjoy sharing your adventures and the meaning of what you discover.

Every relationship begins with the pursuit–a beautiful dance of knowing and being known. A relationship with God is no different. In this five-day Bible plan based on Amy Groeschel’s newest four-week Bible study, The Pursuit, you'll discover not only how to wholly pursue God, but you’ll also realize God’s great pursuit of you!

Have you ever thought, “I need a breakthrough!” Did you know that God is called the "God of the breakthrough"? Despite that, many of us live lives that are "stuck" in some areas: relationships, career, spiritual growth, finances. It's about allowing God breakthrough in our lives that tears down barriers and enables freedom through the Gospel.

One way to understand what God wants to do through us by the power of the Holy Spirit is to take a closer look at what He did through Jesus’ disciples by the power of the same Holy Spirit. Take Peter, for instance, the first apostle to speak up at Pentecost. His life is a case study for the kind of radical transformation the Holy Spirit brings about in people who put their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.  

Dr. Jeff Duke has been coaching athletes and coaches for over 40 years. He is the author of the best-selling book, 3D Coach: Capturing the Heart Behind the Jersey. If you are a coach at any level, the 3D Coach Reading Plan will help you capture the hearts of your athletes. Becoming a 3Dimensional Coach (body, mind, spirit) will move you from being a transactional coach to a transformational coach.

God has shown us what He requires (Micah 6:8) - to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him. In this five day plan, we go deeper into humility with real testimonies from Mercy Ships, questions to help us apply God's word, and passages which draw us into His ways. We start with our identity in Him, and move on to the challenge of humiity.

Jesus called His disciples, and Jesus called Paul. Has Jesus called you? Join Pete Briscoe for a 5-day day look at how you can discern the call of Christ today—by rediscovering how Jesus has always invited people to partner with Him in Gospel ministry.

WHAT IS MY CALLING? It is a question wrestled with in every stage of life. You might know that God has a plan for you, but how do you know what it is? These five days will apply God’s word to help you understand how God is calling you.

How can I be confident in taking the next steps in my calling? As we move forward in our calling, it will be tested, and even though our circumstances will change, our calling in God remains the same. These five days will apply God’s word to help you understand how God is calling you.

At some point in our lives, we all find ourselves in a boat in the middle of a lake. We might be there due to a job loss or the death of a loved one. Maybe disability, divorce, or financial insecurity has stranded us. And that’s when our transformation begins. Jesus is still Lord over the water, and this flood might just be a path to abundance.

While Jesus walked on earth, He performed more miracles than we’ll know about. He healed the sick, brought people back to life, and did unimaginable acts that left onlookers speechless. In this Plan, we’ll learn about five miracles Jesus performed and the truths from them that we can apply to our lives.