Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 9:53

Do you wake up every day not wanting to just exist, but wanting to live on purpose? Do you wholeheartedly want to please God, but knowing that you struggle in a particular area you don’t feel worthy to do what God has called you to do? Learn from author Michael L. Williams Jr. that the things you struggle with are the only things powerful enough to ignite your purpose!

This 5-day study explores the single most central aspect of Christianity: Jesus Christ and His death on the cross. Through a careful examination of Scripture, you'll learn the many reasons Christ was destined for the cross. Understanding the truth behind the cross and the magnitude of His sacrifice provides a new way of living in a hurting world.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this timely message. Whatsoever you do—choose to give thanks. Whatsoever you do in word or in deed—give thanks. Let the Light of Christ shine in every aspect of your life. Let His Light shine through your Character. Let the Light of Christ shine in your conduct. Let His Light shine upon every area of your heart as you read this powerful message.

Luke 9:51-62 teaches us that we can outright decline to follow Jesus, or we can allow ourselves to be distracted from following Jesus, or more importantly, we can be determined to follow Jesus.

We are called to give reason for our hope. But what is our hope: Eternity, justice in the hereafter, restoration soon made complete, seeing our Redeemer in His splendor? And why do we have this hope? Because the tomb was found empty. In this Bible plan you will meditate and explore the historical case for the Resurrection, igniting within your hearts a renewed wonder for the reason of our hope.

The Bible has a lot to say about surrender. Most of us know God wants us to surrender our Sunday mornings and some of our money, but the Bible makes it clear that God wants far more. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding of what God really wants from them, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Do negative emotions threaten to overwhelm you? You can overcome through the power of God’s word! Whether you are struggling with feelings of abandonment, anger, anxiety, doubt, or fear, you will find people to whom you can relate in the book of Psalm. Learn how to work through these emotions so that you can come out on the other side victorious!

 As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. And when we learn to live for heaven, the cares and weights of this world fall off our shoulders in light of our place in God’s advancing Kingdom. In this 7-day plan, you’ll create space every day to cast your burdens at the feet of Jesus, and rejoice in the hope of the eternal life you’re already living in God. 

Are you ready to start a life-changing journey? Experience and walk with Jesus through chapters eight to fourteen of the gospel according to Luke. Witness the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth. Discover who Jesus is, why he came to earth, what his message was, and what he wants you to do. Your discovery will impact your family, friends, and community.

John the Baptist was the man that God sent to prepare the way for the Messiah. The Gospel of John, written by the Apostle John, introduces us to John the Baptist’s ministry and to Jesus, God’s Son, sent to save people from their sins. This plan, based on John 1, shows God’s desire for our lives and spiritual walk with Him.

The Book of Proverbs is overflowing with practical wisdom for our vocations. In this reading plan, we’ll explore seven entries from Proverbs that are particularly relevant to the work we all do today!

DEVOTIONAL READINGS FOR HOLY WEEK FROM JOHN PIPER

With open doors and open hearts, we can welcome others into a space where they are seen, loved and valued. Into a space where they can meet with Jesus and discover the fullness of life as God intended. In this eight-day plan, take a closer look at examples and stories of hospitality found in the Bible and reflect on how you can practice hospitality well with your own life.

Love to the Uttermost is a devotional spanning from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. It is comprised of eight excerpts (plus one prologue reading) selected from John Piper’s vast 32-year writing and preaching ministry at Bethlehem Baptist Church in the Twin Cities. This devotional can be used for personal, family, or group devotions. It can serve anyone who seeks a steadied gaze to watch our Savior as he loves us to the uttermost.

Over the course of 10-days, read the book of Luke alongside passages and questions from Lydia Brownback, and see how the Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the promised King of kings, showcasing how Jesus’s earthly ministry is good news to the downtrodden, the hurting, and the outsider.

Have you ever had a moment when you made a choice that changed the course of your life? In Jesus' ministry, this moment came when "he set his face to go to Jerusalem" (Luke 9:51), and toward his death and resurrection. In this 11-day series, you are invited to travel with Jesus to Jerusalem and to the cross, and consider the crossroads in your own life.

We live in a diverse society with a history of ethnic conflict. As the early church discovered, the gospel has enormous implications for how we relate to others from different backgrounds. These readings offer perspective on an issue that has been a struggle throughout history and insight for our response today. Commentary is excerpted from the Modern Life Study Bible.

This reading plan explores the third Gospel. Luke described Jesus Christ as the one who saves. Humanity is lost and desperate, without help or hope, in need of salvation. The third Gospel reminds us that Jesus died to save us.

BibleProject designed Upside-Down Kingdom Part 1 to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to read through Luke in 20 days. This plan incorporates animated videos, insightful summaries, and reflective questions to help participants encounter Jesus and engage with Luke’s brilliant literary design and flow of thought.

Pet sins, temptations of the world, health, personal issues, and persecution all cause us trouble at times. With God's help we can overcome and look forward to His promise of heaven through Jesus.

Luke’s Gospel is a beautiful and powerful telling of the life of Jesus. Luke focuses on Jesus as the Son of Man, the foretold Messiah who came to “seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). This Gospel shows us the “Upside-Down Kingdom” - that God uses what the world deems foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong.

Alongside daily Scripture reading and devotional content, the Prestonwood Women’s team invites ministry leaders to have conversations rooted in the Gospel of Luke.

What if this Christmas, we were to remember the miracles that Jesus performed in the lives of those who came to Him? This Advent season, I pray you enjoy these 25 compelling stories based on the New Testament characters from The Chosen series. May their diverse, powerful testimonies inspire you to experience and become a miracle of God for others! Are you ready? You are a Miracle! Christian Misch

What if, these next 25 days, we could remember the miracles that Jesus performed in the lives of those who came to Him, and we were inspired by their stories to experience God's miracles in our own lives and also be miracles for others? Join Christian Misch as he examines the lives and testimonies of those who chose to follow Jesus Based on The Chosen series.

How do we feed ourselves with the Word of God? By reading through the Bible. But how do we grasp all the Bible has to offer in an easy and enjoyable way? This reading plan spans one year with daily bite-sized chunks of devotions and scripture to help you stay focused, at a comfortable pace and without overwhelming yourself. As you begin your walk through the Bible, you'll start to hear, read, study, memorize, meditate, and apply God's word in your life.