Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 24:48
Hope
3 Days
In this 3-day plan based on graphics from The Infographic Bible, we will look at Jesus’ story. Jesus guarantees us a future where all of creation is restored. His story is one that helps us in many ways. Jesus helps us to overcome fear. He teaches us how to become cultivators of courage, how to become carriers of hope, and hope to radically love others within our continually changing landscape.
Easter Meditations: The Price That Was Paid
3 Days
In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, let's take some time to stop, dive deep into Jesus' journey to the cross, and invite Him to bring you fresh revelation of this season. It is helpful to have a journal with you as you reflect on the questions, and to track what God reveals to you in this time!
God's Love for the World
3 Days
One of God's great gifts to us is our vocation - we are called to join in with his mission, but we are held back by fear and weakness. Spend three days in the scriptures with us, letting God's word renew and transform your mind, encouraging you to trust in the Spirit's power.
The Resurrection
4 Days
The resurrection is the foundation for the Christian faith. Without it, there is no Christianity. But, how do we know the resurrection actually happened? Highlighting Christ’s resurrection and its impact on the lives of all believers, this guide will equip believers to discuss and share the gospel of the resurrection within modern culture.
The Book of Psalms
4 Days
The Word of God is alive and powerful to produce faith and hope and love in our lives. The Book of Psalms is no exception. Considered by Jesus as one of the three parts of the Old Testament that talks about Him, it will inspire us, help us understand our feelings, and draw us nearer to God. It contains the essence of what God is expecting from His children: Worship.
That Church
4 Days
Jesus has called us to be That Church, the salt and light of the world. That Church who are a beacon of hope in our communities, and who love people even when it's inconvenient. Come with us in this 4 day devotional and see how That Church- empowered by the Holy Spirit, can make a Kingdom difference to the world around us.
The Four Living Creatures Series Part 3: The Man
4 Days
The four living creatures mentioned in the Bible depict the glorious characteristics of Jesus that we must possess to be effective Christians. Now, we take a look at Jesus’ humanity. As we examine the nature of man, you will learn how to exhibit the attributes that bring about efficacy in your spiritual life
Hope Revealed
4 Days
When we read the Bible, we read about real, historical people who claim to have met God, in person. We too can have an encounter with God by just looking at Jesus in the Bible. A single day in his life, death, and resurrection are more than enough to get us to hope again. This is a resource from Christianity Explored Ministries.
Living Like Jesus
5 Days
If we want to share Jesus with others, we’ve got to live like Him, love like Him, and listen like Him. In this 5-day Plan, we’ll take a closer look at the life of Jesus to discover how we should live our lives.
Promises From Jesus
5 Days
While Jesus lived on earth, he made some important promises to his closest friends and followers. Those promises are still true for us today. Read about them in this plan. Then keep your eyes, ears, and heart open to experience them.
A Bridge For The Broken Pt. 2
5 Days
Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding five day study guide. This study is based on Pastor Carl Lentz’ recent message “A Bridge For The Broken Pt. 2." 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.
The Power of Pentecost
5 Days
Pentecost is an event which continues to impact Believers and the Church around the world to this day. Explore the power available to you because of Pentecost in this dynamic five-day devotional.
Destined for the Cross
5 Days
This 5-day study explores the single most central aspect of Christianity: Jesus Christ and His death on the cross. Through a careful examination of Scripture, you'll learn the many reasons Christ was destined for the cross. Understanding the truth behind the cross and the magnitude of His sacrifice provides a new way of living in a hurting world.
Making a Difference in the Shadows, Not the Spotlight
5 Days
There are some names in the Bible that everyone knows: Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Mary, Peter, Paul. But the Bible is also full of stories with unnamed characters. People who made a difference not in the spotlight, but in the shadows. We often think they and we are insignificant if the spotlight is not on. But here's the good news: God chooses and uses shadow Christians.
Interpreting Scripture With Jesus
5 Days
One of the most critical determinants of our life as believers is how we interpret scripture. This plan takes a look at Jesus as our interpreter of scripture and what that means for our approach to reading the bible. We pray that it makes your time in the scripture even more life-giving!
I Believe in God, but I'm Not So Sure About the Bible
5 Days
Gallup poll researchers recently asked Americans, “Do you believe in God?” and 87% of the people in our country said yes. If we’re honest, we all have our issues when it comes to faith. We would love for you to join us as we explore some of the most common doubts about Christianity.
How to Read & Study the Bible for Yourself
5 Days
Maybe you’ve attended church for many years, heard hundreds of sermons, and still aren’t sure where to start when it comes to reading the Bible. In this 5-day plan, pastor and author Benjamin Windle will teach you easy methods for studying God’s Word—including the golden rule for interpreting Scripture—because nothing fuels spiritual growth like personally engaging with the Bible.
The Essential Jesus (Part 17): The Resurrection of Jesus
5 Days
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.
Maximizing the Meaning of Christmas
5 Days
Spend five days with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he reflects on three Christmas carols and offers pastoral insights on how you can maximize the meaning of Christmas this year.
And I Will Bless Them
5 Days
For followers of Christ, the ministry of spoken blessing introduces the present reality and power of the inbreaking kingdom of God. It conveys the authority of God to shatter curses and release captives. These devotions explore this ancient biblical practice of blessing. If you are a believer, God is calling you to the ministry of spoken blessing—and to know that His deep desire is to bless you as well.
We Believe: Who Is Jesus Christ?
5 Days
What do Christians believe? Division and controversy seem to be rampant today, but for 2,000 years, Christ-followers have been unified in belief. The oldest confession of faith, the Apostles’ Creed, reminds and teaches us what we believe. In this reading plan, take a fresh look at the Apostles Creed, discovering the major beliefs of Christianity and how the Creed prepares us to share what we believe.
Miracles | Midyear Prayer, Fasting, and Consecration (English)
5 Days
At the start and middle of every year, we come together to pray and fast for God to be made known in our lives and the people around us. As we preach God’s word, we are empowered by God to be channels of His miracles in our relationships and communities. Let’s reflect on how God can use all kinds of people to reveal Himself through miracles in advancing His kingdom.
Ministry of Miracles
5 Days
Do you long to see the miracles that surrounded Jesus’ ministry and that of the disciples in the early church? Let this devotional encourage you! Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His miracles are proof of His love. This devotional plan is based on Dr. T. L. Osborn’s book Miracles: Proof of God’s Love.
THE FORGE
5 Days
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19a). The Kendrick Brothers’ movie THE FORGE powerfully illustrates the impact of discipleship. Co-writer and producer Stephen Kendrick says, “Discipleship is helping people know God and to have a personal daily walk in a relationship with Him.” Based on THE FORGE, this five-day devotional focuses on discipleship, why it matters, and how it looks.
Acts 6:8-15 | Facing Opposition
5 Days
Following Jesus will lead to opposition. It happened to the early disciples. It will happen to you. How do we then move forward when it happens? This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.