Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 19:15
The Shocking Truth About You, Me and Barabbas: A Daily Devotional
3 Days
For many, Easter is an excuse to eat chocolate and celebrate a long weekend. But hidden in the familiar story of Jesus’ trial and sacrificial death is a shocking truth that can turn your 21st century life upside down! Join Bible teacher Berni Dyment to really unpack the life-changing story of Jesus – and discover the true gravity of God’s love for you this Easter.
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!
Fierce Hope – A Spoken-Word Devotional
4 Days
Savanna Hartman describes a world that has never been more broken and lost than it is today. People are hurting and want something authentic and real to hold on to. She makes a compelling case that true hope can be found only in Christ. Despite the chaos that is all around you, hope is within your reach right now.
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–14–The Cross Of Christ
4 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 fourteenth part "The Cross of Christ." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.
Easter Hope
4 Days
On Easter, we celebrate the hope of new life that Jesus brings into each of our lives, and even more, into the whole world. The earth-shattering thing that happened on this day changes everything. In this four-day series from Words of Hope, consider the life-changing hope of Easter as we read John's account of Jesus' death and resurrection.
Holy Week - on the Inside of Creation
4 Days
This is a series of short Holy Week reflections beginning with the events on Maundy Thursday, and ending with Resurrection Sunday. They are also glimpses inside the act of Creation itself. When we enter Holy Week we have a front-row seat to God’s creative process. In the end, we discover ourselves as co-creators in Christ, participating in the ongoing act of Creation.
Being Betrayed
5 Days
Betrayal is devastating. It produces a feeling of worthlessness for trusting an untrustworthy person. We respond to betrayal in anger. We seek to get even or make our betrayers suffer for how they've wronged us. In this plan we'll look at what the Bible teaches on how we should respond to betrayals with the prayer to be victorious over your own abandonment or violation of trust and eventually move on.
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–14–The Cross Of Christ.
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 fourteenth part "The Cross of Christ." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.
The Life of Jesus, Part 9 (9/10)
5 Days
Embark on a journey to learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we will watch short clips from the film, The Life of Jesus, and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. You can read each of the 10 plans separately, but we challenge you to complete the whole journey.
There’s More to Your Story: Lessons From the Easter Story
5 Days
This Holy Week, we'll journey through some of the stories of people in the Bible who walked with Jesus through His life, death, and resurrection. We’ll learn lessons from them as we open our minds and hearts to believing that just because something ends doesn’t mean there isn’t something else in store. Even in the midst of loss, hurt, and disappointment, God’s not done yet. There’s more to the story.
Weird Ideas: Suffered Under Pontius Pilate
5 Days
Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.
The Footwashing Series: Easter Week
5 Days
Journey through the Passion of Jesus this Easter Week in a way you never have before. Just like Jesus did on Holy Thursday, see Him wash the feet of His friends and betrayers through powerful artwork and creative reflections. Get ready for Jesus to flip the tables of your heart through these viral ©️ Footwashing Series images.
God With Us
6 Days
He’s with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. In every moment, you are not alone. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, God With Us .
Coffee Cup Confessions: Finding Hope Not Hype in Famous Bible Verses
6 Days
Some of the most famous Bible verses we know, recite, and share are meant for more than hype. They are meant to give us hope, especially on our most difficult days. In this 6-day Bible Reading Plan, we'll go back and look into the context of some of the most famous Bible verses and show you how God can give you long-lasting hope. Hype fades, but hope is forever!
The Parable of the Ten Minas
6 Days
The Lord Jesus promised that one day He will return to rule over all the earth. But how should believers shape their lives here on earth until that day comes? Jesus teaches us more about that in a parable. Will you read along?
Ancient Insights Into 7 Familiar Bible Stories
7 Days
This Bible reading plan will help by giving you ancient insights into some of the most familiar Bible stories. Featuring content from the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, it will reignite your interest in these stories as well as better equip you to accurately apply their truths to your life and to the lives of others.
Being Open Minded
7 Days
Open mindedness to others and with other points of view and ways of doing things is a characteristic that does not come to us naturally. As Christians, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ calls us to live in vibrant fellowship with other believers, cutting across color, race, culture or nationality. At the workplace and in the church we are called to be open to receive suggestions and even criticisms to help nurture our Christian growth.
A 7 Day Journey with the Church Fathers
7 Days
Christianity’s roots run deep with examples of strong faith from spiritual giants throughout history. Spend your Holy Week in the Gospels, being refreshed by the insights and wisdom of ancient believers. Today’s church can be renewed by listening to yesterday’s saints. Discover a fresh, yet ancient, viewpoint of the most important week of the faith. All excerpts taken from the CSB Ancient Faith Study Bible.
Stop Trying—Receive Your Real Identity
7 Days
In this 7 day plan, Moody Publishers partners with Cary Schmidt to help you resolve those confusing “who am I now?” questions that life stirs up within us. Discover and begin growing in your true gospel identity. Each daily devotional features a particular identity principle that will help you move from achieving to receiving the durable identity that is most true of you in the gospel of Jesus.
Winks From Scripture: God’s Subtle Work Among Us
7 Days
Life is mysterious and cryptic, especially in times of suffering and distress. Although we may wonder where God is, the Scriptures wink to show us His redemptive activity unfolding in our lives. Rev. Chris Palmer takes you through familiar New Testament stories and points out unfamiliar features that have the effect of a punchline. When the Scriptures wink, you’ll be surprised, delighted, and challenged not to give up hope.
Behold: 7-Day Prayer Journey
7 Days
Join us for a 7-day prayer devotional as we take some of the beautiful ‘behold’ passages in the bible and use them to focus our minds & hearts toward some specific prayer thoughts. To ‘behold’ means; to contemplate, inspect, observe with care, see prophetically, and look earnestly. As you behold our God, we believe your prayers will be fuelled with greater hope and faith. So, let’s begin!
A Word From Below Holy Week Devotional
7 Days
This devotional combines reflections from Rev. Sarah Wiles and the artwork of Wayne Forte (www.wayneforte.com) to take the reader on a journey through Holy Week, beginning on Monday and ending on Resurrection Sunday. Join us as we journey through the book of John with Jesus to the cross and the empty tomb. Cover image: "Communion 2002" by Wayne Forte
Easter Devotional Plan: The Final Hours of Jesus
7 Days
Experience the profound Easter tradition of retracing Jesus' journey from the Last Supper to his resurrection through the Stations of the Cross. Though the number of stations may vary, the purpose remains constant: preparing hearts for the Easter celebration. Reflecting on Jesus' final moments offers insights into his priorities, guiding us to take up our own crosses and follow his example.
Holy Week
8 Days
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday. By following Christ's footsteps through daily scripture readings, take your own spiritual journey and prepare your heart for honoring him this Easter.
The First Easter: A Journey to the Empty Tomb
8 Days
The historical events recorded in John 18–20 provide a vivid account of the first Easter. In this eight-day plan, Alistair Begg considers the meaning and relevance behind events like Jesus Christ’s surrender in Gethsemane, His death on a cross, and the empty tomb that He left behind.