Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 14:42

The story of Jesus’s path to the cross is important for all people to consider—especially followers of Christ. This series is framed around the roads Jesus took en route to Calvary and beyond. Each day’s meditation points to the essential purpose of Jesus’s journey and what we must learn from it in order to fully appreciate the significance of the cross and the resurrection.

We all have difficult challenges that elevate our lives, and sometimes, we feel paralyzed by anguish, fear, or sadness. Join me as I look at Jesus' path to cross his own bridge. He left us footprints so that we, too, can cross.

At the core of it, discipleship is taking care of and tending all the things Jesus commanded us. Yet how can we know what to do if we don't know His words? That is why we're exploring all of Jesus' words across the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each day includes a Bible narration from Ps Mark Varughese of the words of Jesus. NOTE: the translation used in the narration is the New King James Version.

Experience the true spirit of Easter with our "Easter is the Cross" digital campaign! This special program invites you to explore the story of Jesus through inspiring clips from the LUMO Easter Films, encouraging personal reflection, meaningful conversations, and community engagement. Featuring content that highlights Jesus’ life, ministry, and Passion, this program is offered in multiple languages, bringing people from all backgrounds together to share in the message of hope and redemption throughout the Easter season.

Visiting Israel truly makes the stories of the Bible come to life. After seeing the Holy Land with my own eyes for the first time, I returned home with a heightened sense of gratitude and awe. In this devotional, I share with you a few of the insights and truths I learned while walking where Jesus walked.

How is your family preparing for Easter? Through this short and sweet devotional (especially helpful if you’re teaching little ones with short attention spans), Scott James brings to light the many things that Christ’s life and resurrection means for us not only through the season of Lent, but all year long.

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.

Step away from the hustle—and hassle—of life and begin a five-day journey through the Holy Land. Experience the life-changing reality of exploring the Land and the Book.

Have you ever had a disproportionate emotional response to a situation? In other words, freaked out? It’s hard to feel out of control like that. But God uses our feelings to point us to truths about our hearts and our stories. These devotions will help you see what God might be trying to tell you through the gift of your emotions.

The events surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ changed the course of history. Jesus offered redemption so we would never be eternally separated from God our Father. Jesus’ sacrificial death provided for all mankind’s needs — including the forgiveness of sins, healing, eternal life, and much more! This plan dives into the details of what really happened when Jesus triumphed over death, hell, and the grave!

Acts is a story rooted in prayer and shows how those first Christians went about discerning Christ’s will. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

God can do anything – but is there anything he won’t do? In this 5-day Bible Reading Plan, we’ll look at what the Bible says about what God won’t do and why we can be grateful that he won’t.

The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are described in each of the four gospels. This Easter, read about how Jesus endured betrayal, suffering, and humiliation on the cross before changing the world through the hope offered by his resurrection. A short video illustrates part of the story for each day of this plan.

Have you ever found yourself struggling to forgive someone who has hurt you repeatedly? We intuitively understand . . . three strikes, you’re out. Three failures seem to be the built-in breaking point for most of us. But the Way of Jesus says forgiveness has the final word, never failure. Micah E. Davis invites you to join him for this five-day reading plan from his new book, Three Strikes, You’re Forgiven, to discover freedom and healing from your hurt.

NOT MY WILL: 5 Days in Gethsemane invites you into the garden where surrender meets destiny. This devotional walks through Jesus’ final hours before the cross, revealing the power of obedience, prayer, and spiritual resilience. Each day explores the tension between flesh and spirit, helping you embrace the words, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” Whether you're facing hard decisions, spiritual warfare, or emotional exhaustion, this journey equips you to pray boldly, yield fully, and trust deeply. Gethsemane isn’t just a place of agony—it’s where legacy is born. Step in. Kneel down. Rise different.

Night is a special time of day. Not it's active part, but the time when we move from all our meetings, conversations, and business – to sleep. There were some special nights in the lives of Jesus' disciples. A few nights before Christ’s Resurrection. Let’s take a look at them.

As you prepare to celebrate death’s defeat and the hope of salvation this Easter, reflect on some of the final statements Jesus made during His time on earth, and discover the powerful lessons He delivered with each word.

Self-pity slyly whispers that we deserve better. It clouds our thinking until grumbling seems inevitable. But thanking God lifts our gaze. This plan examines Bible characters tempted toward self-pity, Jesus’ sinless victory over a similar situation, and God’s invitation into gratitude and joy. We’ll counter self-pity’s lies like “I’m in this alone,” “I don’t have enough,” and “I’m taken for granted” by celebrating God’s ability, help, provision, honor, and love.

This Holy Week reading plan invites readers into the action of Jesus’ last week of ministry. Starting with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Mark gives a first-hand account of the week’s events, culminating in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. See Christ’s final week on earth come to life in this video-based, 7-day reading plan and allow it to revolutionize the way you engage with God’s Word.

This 7-day reading plan invites readers to go the way of the Cross with Jesus as chronicled by Mark, a close disciple of the Apostle Peter. Starting with a call to follow Jesus and carrying through to His death, the reader will be visually transported into these important moments in Jesus’ history. Join with God on the way of the cross in this video-based, 7-day reading plan and allow it to revolutionize the way you engage with God’s Word.

Prepare your heart for Easter by walking with Jesus in his final days and hours on the way to the cross. Behold the wonder of his love. Experience the power of his indestructible life.

Whether you’ve messed up a little or a lot by human standards, you’re a prime candidate to be used by God. In this 7-day Plan, we’ll learn about six individuals from the Bible whom God used despite where they came from, what their capabilities were, or how colossal their mistakes were.

Spikenard designed ‘Anchorage: The Seven Storms’ to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to navigate through topics of mental health and wellness. This seven-day plan incorporates character discussions, reflective questions, and prayers to help participants explore biblical examples of faith, peace, joy, communion, healing, life, and honor. Choose this plan to discover how these realities help us victoriously overcome the storms of life.

Experience the Bible come to life. Charles Martin uses his storyteller's imagination to present the life of Jesus in a way that will engage your faith in new ways and draw you into a deeper understanding and love for the Savior. These seven daily readings are based on Charles Martin’s book Son of Man: Retelling the Stories of Jesus.

The Psalms offer comfort, encouragement and inspiration in all kinds of life situations. This reading plan contains seven psalms that can help you, whatever situation you find yourself in, find comfort with God.