Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Emerging From Our Cocoons - New Year and Beginnings
3 Days
As the calendar turns let us emerge from our cocoons of old habits, ready to spread our wings and reach new heights of purpose and fulfillment. Just as the butterfly sheds its cocoon, emerging transformed and free to soar, let this New Year be our cocoon of change. Like the butterfly, we shed the unproductive traditions of the past, allowing our spirits to unfurl, vibrant and renewed.

1 Thessalonians Devotional - Building a Firm Foundation of Faith (The Bible Effect)
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.

Running The Race To Win
5 Days
The same way winning a marathon requires a high level of physical fitness, we must be spiritually fit in order to run well the life God has set before us. Over the next 5 days, you’ll be conditioned to run this race to win. We’ll face the hurdle of hopelessness head on. We’ll discover how to stay encouraged and keep our fires burning for God no matter what challenges await.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–18–Paul To The Leaders
5 days
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the eighteenth part "Paul to the Leaders." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

The Essential Jesus (Part 19): The Second Coming 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.

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.

Preparing to Meet Jesus
5 Days
Explore a love story…of a father who sought a bride for his son—a bride who would enter into a world of wealth and privilege as one chosen and beloved. It’s the Old Testament story of Abraham sending his servant to seek a bride for his son Isaac. This is a beautiful allegory of our heavenly Father who seeks a bride for His Son.

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
5 Days
This plan offers a 5-day journey through the book of 1 Thessalonians, making it ideal for both individual and group study.

“O Death, Where Is Your Sting?”: Reflections on Christ’s Resurrection
6 Days
Jesus Christ’s resurrection is the pivotal event of history and the linchpin of our faith. As Alistair Begg explains, it is from this source that we who are in Christ draw our hope for eternal life, carrying us through the trials of this world. We look forward to a day when God will transform us in glory and death will be finally defeated.

What Happens in the End?
6 Days
The end times don’t have to be confusing or scary. God’s Word gives us real answers and lasting hope. This plan will help you understand what’s coming and how to live with purpose and peace right now. Jesus is coming again. Let’s be ready.

Investing Like Paul
6 Days
Ever wondered how to invest intentionally in people in a way that truly lasts? "Investing Like Paul" is a one-week devotional that explores how the apostle Paul invested in people for lasting spiritual fruit. Rooted in Paul’s ministry to the Thessalonians, it traces six gospel-shaped practices—Intercession, Imitation, Involvement, Instruction, Inquiry, and Investing in Light of Eternity—and shows how each flows from the life and work of Jesus Christ. With Scripture, reflection, and concrete daily challenges, this devotional invites readers into a way of life marked by prayer, presence, sacrificial love, and eternal perspective.

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.

Unshakable: Living Faithfully Through the Tough Seasons of Life
7 Days
Join us for a journey through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This book is considered the earliest letter written in the New Testament, and Paul writes to the Church he planted, encouraging them in their faith to remain unshakeable. Have you ever felt shaken by the tough seasons of life? We pray this devotion will strengthen you, giving you an unshakable faith.

What Is the Day of the Lord?
7 Days
The phrase “The day of the Lord” appears many times in the Bible. For the writers of the Bible, the expectation of this day played an important part in the way they lived their lives. In this plan, we will discover how the meaning of this phrase can shape our life and view of God. We will learn the importance of living our life in expectation of this day.

A Study in 1 Thessalonians
7 Days
In a world that feels more like Hell everyday, you need a practical guide for how to survive in the end times. That’s why we’re diving into 1 Thessalonians. Jesus is coming back, but our job isn’t done yet. With this 7-day devotional, you’ll learn how to pull Heaven down instead of bringing Hell up.

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.

Men of Encouragement
7 Days
This week, we will examine different biblical men and learn from them how to equip ourselves to be men of encouragement and invest in those around us so that we can find what we need to get up each morning and continue in the faith! Written by Brad Klassen.

Preparing for Judgment Day: A Men's Devotional
7 Days
Many men, even Christian men, fear Judgment Day. This week, we will examine what the final judgment looks like for the believer and the specific characteristics by which Scripture says we will be evaluated, that we might be men who live with eternity in mind and please the Lord with our lives here on earth. Written by Jacque Van Dyk.

The Armor of God
8 Days
If you are a Christian, you are constantly at war. Not because you are attacked physically, but because spiritual forces try to lure you away from God. To protect you, God offers you spiritual armor. This reading plan explains what this armor of God looks like and how you can use it.

Love One Another
8 Days
Join us for a week of prayer as we reflect on the theme: “One Another.” Throughout the New Testament, this simple yet profound two-word phrase appears more than fifty times, shaping the very foundation of the early church. Like threads woven throughout Scripture, these words are an invitation to love, serve, forgive, pray for one another—and more. This call to interconnected living defined the early church, and it resonates today for us in the Evangelical Covenant Church as we seek to embody Christ’s radical love in our relationships with others.

Discerning Prophecy And End-Time Signs
11 Days
Christians have various interpretations of the end times. Yet all believers have the hope of Christ’s return, and we are called to discern the times and anticipate His coming. This plan will help you recognize the spiritual season we are living in. This is not a time to sit on the sidelines. We need to understand biblical prophecy, identify end-times signs, and prepare for God’s final plans for the earth.

He Will Make All Things Right!
11 Days
With chaos seeming to rule all over the world: wars, persecution, shortages, famine, etc; we need to know if we’ll get through this life, and if God cares. The overwhelming conclusion is “Yes, God will make all things right!” Walk with us through scripture passages that encourage us to lift our eyes and rejoice in His sovereignty over all things.
