Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 1:3

We have all failed in various ways at one point or another. Failure is not something you can always avoid. It can happen in relationships, where you work, and in everyday life. How we respond to it can help us move forward. This devotion seeks to help those who have failed and how to overcome it.

1 Peter was written to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1), a group of believers forced to flee their homes and lives due to persecution. Although they lost much, Peter reminds his readers that they have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Truly, Jesus is our Living Hope, transcending all our difficulties to provide hope and courage amid opposition.

Only God can change hearts and bring about life transformation, but we definitely play a part in the process. In An Alphabet for Change, Steve Hallblade provides 26 attributes and practices that we can all learn to mature in our lives. This reading plan will introduce you to the first five and hopefully encourage you to grow and deepen your relationship with Jesus.

When Jesus rose from the dead, it changed everything! Easter stands at the heart of all our hopes and all of God’s promises. This 5-day plan will give you a sample of what the New Testament says about Jesus’s resurrection and why it’s so important.

When do you find time to connect with Jesus? If you aren’t intentional about it, everyday activities and responsibilities find a way to take over. There is value in setting aside time in your morning to meet with the Lord and dedicate your day to him. It’s a good morning with Jesus as you quiet yourself and meditate on these Scriptures, devotions, and prayers, experience his goodness and perfect peace.

The music we sing at Christmas helps us to remember the story of Jesus and fills our hearts with hope, peace, love, and joy. This 5-day plan will encourage your heart as you learn inspiring stories behind some of our most beloved Christmas songs, including O Holy Night, Joy to the World, and Silent Night.

If joy is an essential feature of the Christian life, then why are so many Christians so miserable? Pastor Christopher Wright invites us to begin experiencing joy in the ordinary moments by living “in step with the Spirit.” When we dig deep into the Word of God and walk by the Spirit, we grow in Christ-likeness and learn to cultivate joy. 

Find biblical encouragement in Peter’s letter to early Christians in Asia Minor, and remember all Christ has done and promises to do in the lives of those who trust him.

1 Peter is all about Jesus! This 6-day plan will walk you through the book of 1 Peter by reading just a chapter or two a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

When we first met Peter in the Gospels, he was a brand-new Christ-follower. Now, years later, his life has been changed by grace. He has much to say about doctrine, his own trials, and the work of the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to persevere and hope in Christ’s resurrection. These six lessons through 1 Peter are part of THRU the BIBLE’s trusted study through the whole Word of God.