Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 22:2

The God Provides series offers a rich, dramatic journey through theater-quality, short films which show us wisdom, truth, encouragement and practical steps to deepen a relationship of trust with God. This session highlights the true story of Abraham and Isaac, his son. God used this test of obedience to see whether or not Abraham trusted Him fully and would, in faith, obediently make everything he had available for God’s use.

Abraham was a man who found himself tested by God. By passing his various tests of faith, Abraham proved himself to be someone who fully trusted in God. Bestselling author Tony Evans reminds us that we will all be faced with tests, even if they are not as extreme as those Abraham went through. But as they did for him, so they offer us an opportunity for growth.

This devotional plan, and the song of the same title, are written to help people overcome obstacles, grief, and uncertainty by understanding that God has a Perfect Plan for their lives. Draw near to God, so His Path can be clear to you.

Are you willing to fully trust God, even if it meant giving up your most prized possessions? Through the story of Abraham, we’ll explore the blessings that come with surrendering everything to God and trusting in His provision – and how the results of our obedience are far greater than anything we could hold onto. Get started today!

The names of God are one of the most beautiful, yet often overlooked, part of scripture. When we call upon the names of God as generations have before us, we address Him in such a way that reveals what we need in that particular moment. Join us on a 3-day journey of studying the names of God, specifically mentioned in the song "Names" from Ben Laine.

On many occasions, we tend to doubt what God can do. We may not openly recognize it, but our attitudes of self-reliance, of having better ideas than God, or of helping God demonstrates it. This three-day devotional exposes the hearts of three people: Sarah, Abraham, and Jacob. There are interesting things to learn from their lives.

The vision of our lives gets blurry when we are not walking in obedience to what God desires. In fact, the action we take each day has the ability to pull us closer or push us farther from Him. We are going to explore how vital it is to couple vision with experiences that ultimately lead to the decisions we make each day. Let’s dig in.

When I think about the deep, the ocean immediately comes to mind- vast and beautiful yet with so many unknowns it challenges my ability to be in control, and that is a feeling that many of us don’t like. However, you were never created to play in the shallow. God has a massive plan for your life, and he wants to speak to you today to expand your view, to take the limits off, shatter the fear that has kept you back and trust him in this next phase of your life.

Overcoming difficult seasons can feel impossible when you’re going through them. But thankfully, God is able to do more than what we ask or imagine. In this 4-day plan, discover how God can redeem your pain and disappointment and give it purpose.

Just in case you're wondering, "high on" in this context does not refer to an intoxicating feeling. Instead, it means to be "enthusiastic about." As Christians, we are called to be enthusiastic, passionate, and zealous about spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 14:12). Faith is a spiritual gift! Join this Bible reading plan, and start this exciting journey of pursuing this powerful gift called faith.

This plan will explore what the letter of Hebrews can teach us in four different areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or followers of Jesus 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

How can the heroes of the Bible inspire us to greatness? Join us in this four-day reading plan as Kristi Krauss motivates us with Abel's great faith, Enoch's walk with God, Noah's lifelong obedience, and Abraham's amazing strength. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.

Mountaintop moments, moments when we ascend into God’s presence, give us a taste of his glory. On the mountain, God changes our perspective of who he is and who we are. In this devotional, we will look at five mountaintop experiences in Scripture and what they mean for our lives today. God is inviting us to experience him unlike ever before. Let’s make the climb together.

If you’ve thought, “If only God would meet me like he did people in the Bible!” this devotional is for you. It’s about what happens when God does, indeed, show up. You’ll be surprised by the responses from biblical figures when God “friends” them. That’s the premise of GOD FRIENDED ME, a new CBS series about an avowed atheist named Miles, whose worldview is challenged when he gets a social-media friend request from God.    

You may not know where life is going, but you can trust that God will be there.

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.

Life is filled with ups, downs, heartaches, chaos, etc. As a believer, we have been given something that will equip us to live life in this natural realm successfully, which is the Presence of God. However, finding that “mountain time” with the Lord is difficult as life seems to get busier. This plan will guide you on why it is vital to make your alone time with God priority.

Tired from the race to success? In this 5-Day plan, we will let Scripture remind us that God's definition of success looks completely different than the world's. In a hustle culture, we pray this will center you to do more of what matters instead of just getting things done.

With a clear-eyed acknowledgment of how misguided and misinformed she was about mental illness, Kayla Stoecklein shares her story in hopes that anyone walking through the wilderness of mental illness will be better equipped for the journey and will learn to put their hope in Jesus through it all.

After the year that we've had in 2020, some may think things are out of control and beyond repair. Which, in fact, is 100% incorrect. The same God who created the heavens and earth is still in control, just as He was in the beginning. Are things going the way we intended? No. Are things going the way God intended? Yes!

No matter our hectic schedules and unending to-do lists, an integral part of us longs for a deeper connection to God. Over the next five days, you’ll be reading about hope, suffering, worship, surrender, and quiet. As we read in Isaiah 30:15, “in quietness and trust is your strength.” Here may you find renewed strength as you rest in the quietness of a God who never leaves you.

Is your desire to create an intentional habit of waking up early in the morning to spend time with God? Scripture is filled with examples of people who had this discipline and were given hope, direction, and power. In this five-day Bible plan, you'll be encouraged and equipped through five biblical examples of the power of waking early in the morning to meet with God.

The Bible doesn't shy away from the reality of masculine instincts, nor all of the ways those instincts can lead to destruction. In this study based on the 5 Masculine Instincts, pastor and author, Chase Replogle, examines the role the instinct of apathy played in the life of Abraham and how it caused him to wrestle with his desires and, by faith grow and mature.

Have you ever felt disappointed about the outcome of something that you believed was God’s will? Did you wonder if you perhaps did not understand Him correctly? In this Plan, we will explore how to keep on trusting God when things seem to go wrong. “The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” (Proverbs 20:24, NLT).

All kinds of deaths are woven through this life, from the physical death of loved ones to the figurative deaths of dreams, relationships, careers, trust, security, beliefs, and plans. Though grief is a universal experience, those who hope in God have a way through it. With great compassion, Pastor Tim Timberlake, author of The Art of Overcoming, shines the light on our ultimate hope: no death is ever the end.