Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 4:11

Abel was a good shepherd, who was unjustly murdered by his wicked brother, Cain. After death, Abel's blood cried out to God for justice, and the book of Hebrews specifically cites this fact as evidence of resurrection power. Does the story of a good shepherd, who unjustly suffers death, but speaks through resurrection power beyond the grave sound familiar? Learn how Abel's story points us to the story of Jesus!

How can the fruit of the spirit win the battle against the sins of my flesh? This three-day reading plan shows the battles of GENTLENESS versus dissension, traditions, and bitterness. Kristi Krauss uses the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5 as a guide to spur us into action to become champions of GENTLENESS in our daily lives.

In this devotional, we will walk through biblical stories of a few patriarchs who were betrayed. With each word scribed in this devotional, my hope and prayer are that you will find the strength to forgive those who have betrayed you and that you will trust that God has a plan in a plan.

How can the heroes of the Bible inspire us to greatness? Join us in this four-day reading plan as Kristi Krauss motivates us with Abel's great faith, Enoch's walk with God, Noah's lifelong obedience, and Abraham's amazing strength. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.

Overcome apathy, pain, and the past so you can embrace your identity, destiny, and calling in this five-day reading plan from Ebony S. Small.

Americans have always turned to the Bible for wisdom to live together. We argue over how to read and use it, but the Bible has helped shape our values and institutions. On this plan you will read the Bible as a freedom text alongside voices from our past, focused on the value of unity. Discover fresh takes on the Bible and inspiration for facing today’s challenges.

The story of Cain and Abel is a classic narrative rich with insights and invitation. This five-part devotional series from Yellow Balloons explores Cain’s journey as he struggles to hear and perceive God’s ways. All along the way, the Lord stays near Cain. That act of love offers us hope for redemption, no matter how great our sin.

The Bible doesn't shy away from the reality of masculine instincts nor all of the ways those instincts can lead to destruction. Examining the lives of five men of the Bible, The 5 Masculine Instincts shows that these men aren't masculine role models or heroes but are men who wrestled with their own desires and, by faith, matured them into something better.

How do we pull our world back together when everything seems to be pulling apart? This Plan encourages us to learn about and lean into loving each other well in a world that is full of hate and dissension. Embracing what the scripture says about love, you are challenged to come to the family table with grace, empathy, sacrifice, justice, and love, because how we love matters.

This Bible Reading Plan is about the power of our anger. Cain’s sinful heart led him to murder his brother Abel. It’s no secret that our anger can lead us down some terrible paths! That’s why we should constantly be reminded of our banner passage for this Plan: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” - James 1:19-20 (NIV) In this Bible Reading Plan, we’ll take an inward look at our own anger, and learn how to handle our anger in a way that honors God.

Our world pushes a seductive lie: you can achieve any goal through positive thinking, organization, and determination. But anyone who's tried to white-knuckle their way to self-fulfillment is only left with frustration, disappointment, and exhaustion. Inspired by Tara Sun's book, this plan shows that there’s a better way: surrender to the God who cares for us and has an infinitely better blueprint for a life filled with joy, peace, and meaning.

This Guided Bible Reading Plan is designed to help you take your Bible reading experience to the next level. If you’ve ever read the Bible and been completely confused, this plan is for you. Within this plan each day you’re equipped with a full summary filled with context so you can have deeper clarity as you read through the book of Genesis.

Do you ever live with a sense that you were made for something more? At the beginning of God’s story, we find a collection of ancient events that speak to our questions about our value, identity, and purpose. Stories that tell us who God is, who he made us to be, and the building blocks of what it means to be human.

In this study, we will take a look at Jesus’ teaching on anger from the Sermon on the Mount. Part two of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" series, focuses on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

Drawing on the example of the Prodigal Son, Kyle Idleman shows readers the three elements that are always a part of lasting spiritual transformation and gives practical tools to live them out.

This is a devotional that will help you apply Biblical truths about worship to your daily life. We often forget what worship is and the impact true worship can have on our lives. Take time to let your worship come alive again.

The sin of withholding is often undetected, however it is responded to by God in a consistent and firm manner. This sin is active and alive in churches, marriages, and families and has been present without a voice. As a result, our marriages and families are suffering. Once a believer is free of this sin, their walk with the Lord and their fruit toward others can increase expediently.

Does the pursuit of "better" weigh you down? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? Most of us aren't trying to be perfect. We're just striving to be "better," but this can quickly become a burden that weighs down our souls and prevents us from experiencing God's rest. This plan looks at how a deeper understanding of God's grace can guide us off of the self-improvement treadmill and help us kick the comparison habit.

Mental health isn’t as new of an issue as you might think. Take a look at six people who struggled with mental health in the Bible, and see how God cared and provided for them in their darkest moments.

If you want to find hope and purpose in life, go all in. Live for the Lord every day. What is the key? Let’s find out by studying some of the “Hall of Faith” members in the Bible. It is possible to live a life of purpose and faith in today’s chaotic world. Together, let us go all in and see faith unfurled.

Join us in praying for our leaders with this 8-day reading plan, featuring prayers from The One Year Pray for America Bible.

In this devotional series, we will embark on a profound journey through the early chapters of Genesis, exploring God’s magnificent creation, the purpose He instilled in humanity, and the divine promises that shape our lives. Each day, we will delve into a specific aspect of God’s plan, reflecting on its relevance to our daily lives and deepening our relationship with our Creator. Join us as we celebrate being made in God’s image, understand our responsibilities, cherish the sanctity of marriage, and embrace the covenant God has established with us.

The Bible is clear: both work and rest are gifts from God. But in a time when many of us feel overwhelmed and tired, work feels like anything but a gift, and rest can feel almost impossible! In this 10 day series, you will be encouraged in both your work and your rest, to find meaning and purpose in all parts of your life.

In this 11-day plan, you will study Genesis chapters 1-14. It will introduce this great book of the Bible, focusing on the families and generations that begin human history. Before planning how to correct the problems we face in this world, we must understand who God is, how He made the world, what we have done to destroy it, and His plan for His new earth.