Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 3:8

This Life.Church Bible Plan is a study of 1 Peter to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Different . In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … different .

What does a life on mission look like? Explore the possibilities and adventure of what a life surrendered to Jesus and following the Holy Spirit looks like. This mission, should you choose to accept it, will change the way you live. It’s purposeful and full of life. It means understanding and living out the personal call that God has for you.

As people of God, we are meant to live in close community with one another to demonstrate God's love to each other and to the world. Through this devotion series you'll discover the power of belonging in community and being connected with fellow believers through compassionately caring for one another.

God has shown us what He requires (Micah 6:8) - to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him. In this five day plan, we go deeper into humility with real testimonies from Mercy Ships, questions to help us apply God's word, and passages which draw us into His ways. We start with our identity in Him, and move on to the challenge of humiity.

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part three of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

For many, the subject of submission is a painful one, and understandably so, as some have used submission as an excuse to abuse their power. However, Godly submission is actually the complete opposite! Godly submission is about humility, service, and love. Come discover the sacred joy of authentic submission as exemplified by Jesus Christ!

Over 100 “one another” commands exist in the Bible. It’s impossible to live the life of discipleship the Bible describes in isolation; it’s equally impossible if our engagement with “community” only involves people facing a stage, singing and receiving teaching once a week, or exclusively discussing impersonal Bible or theology questions. This plan breaks through our individualistic, fast-paced culture to equip you for God’s call to “one another.”

Join a movement of safe adults looking to be empowered and equipped through trauma-informed care. Learn through real-life examples, Scripture, bite-sized trauma principles and questions for personal or group reflection. God is calling us to engage in His healing work -- rebuilding, restoring, reconciling and entering into the lives of vulnerable children as a safe presence.

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.