Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Magazines, influencers, blogs, trends. The beautiful is defined. Success is prescribed. The different is provided. Even when society shouts comparison, God whispers acceptance.

The apostle Paul is legendary for his work as a minister of the gospel. But we often forget that throughout his ministry, Paul also worked as a culture-creating tentmaker. As Scriptures in this plan make clear, Paul had the option to work as a “donor-supported missionary” but chose not to. Why? That’s the question we’ll answer in this plan, and in so doing, glean insights relevant to our own work.

Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that offer wisdom, guidance, and purpose for everyday work. Part 13: 1 Thessalonians - 2 Timothy

So much about our work has changed and will continue to change in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. How should Christ-followers be thinking differently about these changes? That’s the question I invite you to think through with me in this four-day plan.

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

Take a quick four-day biblical look at what God says about money, idolatry, hard work, laziness, and generosity.

It's a question that we often ask only when confronted with the death of a loved one or following a diagnosis of terminal illness. Yet the answer to this fundamental of all questions will determine how we live our lives.

The Scriptures give a number of reasons for people to work—all of them profound in their own way—because what we do for a living matters to God. Work has value in and of itself, it is intrinsically a good thing, and when work is done with excellence, it reflects God. The Bible tells us that our work accomplishes God’s work and purpose in the Kingdom through His grace.

As human beings, we were made by a hardworking God, to work. Work is a blessing from God, not a curse. In this 5-day plan, we will learn the benefits of honest work in our lives, our families, and our communities.

Normal means that we uphold a popular standard, yet earth is filled with billions of people who are unique and diverse. Often, normal is the preferred place to “live,” but truly, it’s not always healthy. In this Plan, we’ll study God’s Word about how to go beyond normal living and make changes so that we can live better than normal.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Levi Lusko’s video study 1 & 2 Thessalonians: Keep Calm and Carry On from the 40 Days Through the Book series. In this study, bestselling author and pastor Levi Lusko guides you through these letters from Paul, revealing what the apostle’s words meant to his original readers and how they apply to you today.

Jesus made it clear that the Great Commission is for everyone—not just religious professionals. How can we as entrepreneurs, plumbers, marketers, and doctors effectively share the gospel with our co-workers in this post-Christian, post-COVID world? In this five-day plan, I’ll share five answers to that question.

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.

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.

We all want our lives to count for something. We desperately want to know what our purpose is. But what if our calling is an invitation to obscurity rather than fame or fortune? Is faithfulness a legitimate measure of success? Join Pastor Micah E. Davis, author of Trailblazers, on a journey to discover—through the lens of some obscure biblical individuals—why the answer is a resounding yes.

The Bible has a lot to say about the righteous lifestyle. Pursuit of the wrong things creates a life full of dissatisfaction. Thankfully, God’s Word shows us how to pursue the right things. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on the godly lifestyle, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

In this 5-day plan, you'll discover how to cultivate a nurturing family where love and care are at the core of everything you do. Through biblical examples, practical steps, and reflection questions, this plan will help you develop a deeper sense of empathy, responsiveness, and support within your family. Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs, balance care with wisdom, and embrace your family's potential to positively impact your home and community.

In marriage, we can fall out of rhythm and lose a healthy balance. It’s impossible to be perfectly balanced at all times, since life’s seasons and our roles and responsibilities are ever-changing. So the question is not one of perfecting the balance, rather one of how to approach balance together as a team. In this plan, we look at how Scripture can help you keep work and marriage in perspective.

1 Corinthians is one of the richest books of the Bible on the topic of work. Paul talks about everything from why he worked so hard as a tentmaker to the fact that there are eternal rewards for how we work in this life. Over the next 6 days, we’ll dive deep into 6 passages from this letter and apply them to the work we’re all doing today.

How do we pray in faith for our concerns, plans, and aspirations? Learn how to come to the Lord in humble surrender - to trust God for the things that He will allow to happen, and to work with the strength He gives us to accomplish His purpose for all of us. This plan is best for your personal prayer and fasting.

Did you know that the Bible not only praises the ambitious person but that it actually offers counsel about what ambition should look like for the follower of Jesus? Join us as we unpack Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians on the topic of Christian ambition.

Unemployment can challenge us spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. This 7-day plan will help you seek God in the midst of the difficulties of unemployment.

If you are facing challenges that have you scared to death…If you are facing change you never saw coming…If it’s time to find courage you have never needed before, and never wanted to need… this devotional is for you.When God says, “Go,” we must face our fears, our excuses, and ourselves—it’s time to go wherever He leads. 

This is a reading plan on how to develop a healthy relationship with money. Money is a subject that most "good" people don't want to engage because it is associated with a lot of bad things. While others have used money for evil, most money is used for good. We interact with it everyday and yet few people take time to develop a healthy relationship with it. It is wise to develop a good understanding of this important subject.

Oh, how complicated and stressful our lives can be! Yet God tells us He wants us to live simpler, more peaceful lives. He MAKES us lie down in green pastures, which shows we’re not very good at it on our own. Let’s spend this week seeking simplicity in our lives and be free of the things that are weighing us down. He’s offering us a simple life. Let’s accept it!