Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 21:1
El Roi: Encounter the God Who Sees You
3 Days
God sees you. He sees your disappointment, grief, and loneliness. He sees you in your unhappy marriage or unfulfilling job. Discover what happens when we encounter the God who sees us. His vision gives us value, hope, and strength. Join Andy Lee in this 3-day devotional as she digs into the story of Hagar and the Samaritan woman who were seen by the Living God when they needed Him most.
4 Names for Love
4 Days
We experience love in all kinds of ways! We may encounter romantic love with a boyfriend or girlfriend, but what about the love we share with our friends? It’s also different from the love we have for our siblings or parents. How can one word express such a broad range of emotions? It can’t. In this Bible Reading Plan, we’ll look at 4 words from the Greek language that represent different types of love and how the Bible encourages us to express it.
Faith and Fertility: Finding Strength in Sarah’s Story
4 Days
This devotional invites women to explore the profound story of Sarah from the Bible, focusing on her struggles with infertility and her unwavering faith in God. It sets the stage for understanding how Sarah’s experiences can resonate with modern women facing similar challenges.
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–2–Abraham, Isaac And Jacob
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 second part "Abraham, Isaac and Jacob." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.
7 Attributes Of God
7 Days
How has God shown his love, or his power? The Jesus Bible showcases the ways in which God communicated with us, his creations, through Jesus Christ in both the Old and New Testaments. This 7-day reading plan illuminates the characteristics of God to help deepen your understanding and awe of his gifts.
Hope in Times of Hopelessness
7 Days
What do you do when your best-laid plans don't seem to come through? How do I hold on to God's promises in a time of uncertainty? Join us on a seven-day journey through scripture as we look at the lives of people and how God's promises gave them hope in a time of hopelessness.
In the Beginning: A Study in Genesis 15-26
11 Days
In this 11-day plan, you will study Genesis 15-26, focusing on God’s faithfulness to sinful families that He works through for His glory. It includes a devotional passage for each day as well as reflection questions to apply this book of the Bible to your life. Whether you’re just curious about the Bible, a new believer, or a long-time follower of Jesus, God will speak to you through it.
Faith for Fertility: A Prayer Devotional
11 Days
If you’re waiting for a child, be it through adoption, natural pregnancy, or fertility treatment, this devotional is for you. The reflections on the scriptures are short and the prayers will take one to three minutes to pray. Be encouraged to allow God to fill your heart with hope, patience, and faith as you fix your eyes on Him. I strongly encourage you to complete this devotional with your spouse.
The Aetherlight Episode 1 Family Plan
15 Days
The Aetherlight: Chronicles of the Resistance is an exciting new steampunk game with a difference - It's an allegory of God’s amazing story in Scripture! Episode 1 follows Alexander as he is called by the Scarlet Man to establish the Resistance in Aethasia. These studies tie into the game and the biblical story of Abraham to help young people and their families see their part in the story of God.
The Aetherlight Episode 1 Resistance Plan
15 Days
The Aetherlight: Chronicles of the Resistance is an exciting new steampunk game with a difference - It's an allegory of God’s amazing story in Scripture! Episode 1 follows Alexander as he is called by the Scarlet Man to establish the Resistance in Aethasia. These studies help players who have joined the Resistance tie the game and the bible together so they can grow in their part in God's story.
Life of Abraham
19 Days
As the father of our faith, Abraham took his relationship with God personally. Through chapter-long daily assignments, this plan explores the biblical narrative of Abraham’s life and offers insight into what an active faith in God really looks like. The closing days of the plan include New Testament references to Abraham, inviting us to follow his example of a faith-filled life.
NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Teens
21 Days
This 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Teens includes a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a portion from either Psalms or Proverbs, followed by a summary to help teens reflect and apply the Bible each day.
Advent Journey - Following the Seed From Eden to Bethlehem
25 Days
For Christians, the word "Advent" means the arrival of the Messiah. And this arrival was actually foretold 6,000 years ago, in Genesis 3:15. What happens to the Seed between Eden and the arrival in Bethlehem? You and your family can follow this Advent Journey in December. For 25 days leading up to Christmas, explore how 64 generations (64 families) prepared for the arrival of Jesus Christ.
God's Redemption Story (Genesis)
25 Days
From Genesis to Revelation, “God’s Redemption Story” outlines the narrative of God’s plan for the reconciliation of humanity. This 12-part reading plan summarizes the story of the Bible. // Genesis begins with God creating the world and for His children to be in relationship with Him. Sin separated humanity from their loving Father. Genesis starts the story of the Father’s master plan to sacrifice his Son to redeem His children.
The Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional
25 Days
Join Paul Tripp for 25 days leading up to Christmas in "The Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional." Designed to be used during the Advent season, this devotional provides the perfect way to close out 2024 together and prepare your heart as we begin the new year immersed in God’s word.
Genesis: The Story of God's Faithfulness
28 Days
In Genesis, we encounter God's persistent relationship with his people: he continues to bless them even when they do not hold up their end of the relationship. As we journey through the story of Genesis, we receive the peaceful assurance of God's unshakeable faithfulness to his promises and to us his people! In this 4 week plan, listen to the audio guide to hear Scripture, teaching, and a worship song.
30 Little Things: The Book of Genesis
30 Days
This 30 day plan will take you on the book of Genesis. Let us go through this nostalgia through these grand Bible classics and look into the simple things we can implement in our day-to-day routines to further see God's love and grace. Let us grow together in Christ through this new perspective on the Book of Genesis.
Life Of Integrity
30 Days
Character and integrity are qualities that we most want in our bosses, leaders and spouses. However, are we cultivating character and integrity in our own lives? These are hard fought for qualities and ones that come through much pain and humility. Fortunately, God’s word provides us with wonderful accounts of what integrity looks like and what it doesn’t’ look like. We can look at these wonderful examples to help guide us towards Godly character. Allow these 30 devotionals to sharpen and inspire you towards Godly character and integrity.
Year of the Bible: Part Two of Twelve
30 Days
This twelve-part plan can be read alone, with a group, or with your family! Each month, you will dive into a new part of the unified story that leads to Jesus discovering the heart of God for the whole world. Let's dive into Part two of twelve!
The Thread: Part II
30 Days
This twelve-part plan traces the thread of God's story with a high-level overview of the whole Bible; it can be read alone, with a group, or with your family! Each month, you will dive into a new part of the unified story that leads to Jesus. This month, we'll read Genesis 12–Exodus 12. Let's dive into part two!
Daily Bible Reading—June 2024, God’s Guiding Word: Promise
30 Days
Daily Bible Reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Background, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers prompted by today’s passage all help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month and explore the theme “God’s Guiding Word: Promise.”
Parasha Minute: Genesis / Breisheet
31 Days
31 days of 1-3 minute practical insight based on the week’s Parasha—the Jewish annual reading guide covering the first 5 books of the Bible, Torah. Daily Words on the Book of Genesis / B’reisheet include B’reisheet (In the beginning), Noach (Noah), Lech Lecha (Get yourself out) and Vayera (He appeared). Revisit with Hebraic perspective, old and new words inspired by the Ruach Hakodesh (Holy Spirit) pointing us to Yeshua (Jesus).
Daily Bible Reading - July 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of Promise
31 Days
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Promise.”