Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Samuel 12:8

Are you living up to your true potential? Do you feel like you have more potential? Leadership expert Mark Sanborn invites you to get better and close the gap between how good you are and how good you can be. Start today with this 3-day reading plan drawn from The Potential Principle. For more information or to purchase The Potential Principle, please visit http://amzn.to/2qr84MS.

Forgiveness is at the very heart of our Christian faith, but the uncommon virtue of positively rebuking someone in love is little understood. Take a succinct Biblical look at both spiritual practices over the next several days. Remember – both rebuking and forgiving are closely associated with repentance!

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 eighth part "The Fall of Israel." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

If there would be a psalm that you could call your life psalm—the foundation of your life—it could be Psalm 103. It teaches us how to handle life in general. It gives us the key to deal with every circumstance no matter what it may be. And if that is not enough, it gives us a glimpse of the extent the work of Christ will have over humanity.

Read in this 5-day devotional about a man called Festus, who called Paul mad when he was confronted with the truth. Learn about how truth hurts as well as heals and find out how truth can set you free.

Sometimes the Old Testament can be confusing to understand, but it’s packed with stories full of applicable wisdom. In this 5-day Plan, we’ll dive into stories from the Old Testament—some more well-known than others—and find new insights that will challenge us and build our faith.

In a world where sin is sugar-coated to make it seem easier to take part in, it’s refreshing to see the exchange between David and Nathan. Join us as we study what it looks like to confront sin with Truth and Grace.

What does it take to be a great leader? Despite what the books say, the secret isn’t in how early you wake up or how many biographies you consume — it’s how you conduct yourself. So where do you start? Join Elevation YTH as we explore the life of David to learn how to lead in a way that leaves a legacy.

If you’re reading this, you’ve stumbled over fear, regret, or anxiety at some point. These emotional hazards can keep us stuck! We all struggle to make the right choices for our emotional well-being. This devotional will address four major obstacles to sound emotional health and point you towards navigating them with courage and faith! As you do so, get ready to experience the transformative work of Christ in your life!

The Bible doesn't shy away from the reality of masculine instincts, nor all of the ways those instincts can lead to destruction. Examining the lives of five men from the Bible, The 5 Masculine Instincts shows that these men aren't masculine role models or heroes but are men who wrestled with their own desires and, by faith, matured them into something better.

Jesus became famous and wants us to make him famous. Join us as we walk through the stories of Jesus.

King David truly was a ‘hero of the faith’ – the only person mentioned more in scripture than him was Jesus Himself. He was, however, far from perfect. In his life, he was confronted by many challenges, some of his own making, some through no fault of his own, but despite all this, he stayed faithful till the end. In this plan, we’ll explore together five of the psalms David wrote throughout his life. How did King David navigate the seasons of joy, trouble, and the immense difficulty he came across? What insights can we draw from David’s life that could impact our own?

King David is described in the New Testament as a man after God’s own heart, meaning that he aligned his own heart with that of God’s. As we study David’s life, our goal for this series is to analyze the things David did in 1 & 2 Samuel in order to mold our hearts after God’s and resemble the same intensity of focus and spirit that David showcased throughout his life.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

We sometimes feel that our past holds us back so badly that we have no future. We think we’ve done something God cannot get past. If you’ve been there, this plan is for you. The Bible is filled with comeback stories from people like Joseph, David, and more. Read this plan to be encouraged by God’s faithfulness in their stories—and learn how he can redeem your story too.

From the beginning, God intended for us to be in His presence. The Garden of Eden exemplified perfect communion until sin disrupted it. Throughout history, God has restored communion, from leading the Israelites to establishing His presence in the tabernacle and temple, culminating in Jesus’ arrival and sacrifice. Now, the Holy Spirit resides in every believer, making us God's temple.

God never lacks any resource, and He knows how to give good gifts to His children. Yet many Christians settle for far less than what’s available to them in Christ. Too many believers are choosing to find happiness in the mundane and ordinary when God wants to do so much more! This practical, step-by-step plan helps you explore all that God wants to do in your life… Are you ready?

Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that offer wisdom, guidance, and purpose for everyday work. Part 3: 1 Samuel - 2 Chronicles

"Caves" is a project birthed out of a difficult season for the band’s singer and Young Adults Pastor Josh McCabe. Stepping away from ministry for over a year, Caves tells the story of brokenness, uncertainty, and God’s closeness through the midst of a dry season. Join Josh and Caves on this installment of The Overflow Devo and learn more about how the word of God inspired these songs.

 Find out practical ways from the Bible to overcome temptation. 

It’s said that the average Facebook user has 200 or more “friends.” But can anyone really have 200 real friends? Can anyone really have 20 real friends? Regardless of how many people you have in your world (or your squad) that you can call friends, God has a purpose and goal for each of those relationships to help you accomplish His will.

This reading plan introduces you to the world of the desert father Poimēn the Great (c. 340–450). In a series of 7 days, you will be led through important themes from his life. Some days contain a short story with an explanation, there will also be days when the text of Poimēn will speak for itself.

Shame. That’s a word we’re all too familiar with. During this reading plan, pastor and author of Repurposed Dr. Noe Garcia will walk you through the story of David as an example of how to break free from shame through confession, repentance, and enjoying God’s forgiveness.

In this 7-day plan, Nana Dolce traces the gospel storyline through the narratives of women, from the garden of Eden to the birth of Christ. Through the stories of Eve, Sarah, Mary, and others, we find our place in the fabric of redemptive history as it unfolds to show us Jesus, the promised Seed of the Woman.

There is so much we can learn from the life of David! We pray that you grow in your relationship with God as you learn from aspects of David's life.