Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 4:7

In Holy Week, we encounter a God who moves ever closer to us, even in our brokenness and shame. Yet what lies before us is a question: will we return to the Lord? This year, through repentance and renewal, let us be ready to greet the Lord at his Resurrection. This plan is an excerpt from Dwell's Lenten devotional, "Return," available in its entirety within the Dwell Bible App.

The world as we know it has changed in the last few months thanks to the pandemic. Our lives might never go back to the normal we knew before this. I’d like to share with you some important lessons we can learn from the lives of some biblical heroes that will help us thrive in this "reset world".

In order to know God, we must understand the Trinity: one God as Three Persons, an inherently Relational Being. This Plan examines the Three Persons of the Trinity. Looking at this Relationship teaches us valuable and applicable life lessons including the importance of intentional community, the Biblical call to reconciliation, the practice of hospitality, and the central importance of prayer and worship.

'Insecurity is based on doubt. It asks deep questions like “Do I matter? Am I important? Am I loved?” It also asks shallower questions like, “Does this suit me? Can I get away with this haircut?” Whoever you are and whatever you do, you will have times when you feel insecure. This plan offers simple practical ways to apply biblical truth when insecurity strikes.

30-Second Spark 2, a 10-day devotional, sparks Bible-centric thoughts that light a fire to carry with you and share with others. Read each 100-word essay in 30 seconds or less. Additionally, explore Scripture references in their context and association with one another, put into practice what you’ve learned, and let each Spark prompt a prayer. Quinn Schipper is a published author with four decades of diverse experience following Jesus.

Over the course of 10 days, alongside passages from 1–2 Peter: Living Hope in a Hard World by Lydia Brownback, dig deeper into the books of 1–2 Peter and learn how God uses hope, humility, and holiness to prepare believers for their final home in heaven.

If there is hope for Peter, there is hope for anyone. If there is hope for Peter, there is hope for you. Peter’s life was odd, but God was good. That is the secret to Peter’s success and this 10-day plan will help you study the book of 1 Peter to more deeply understand God’s goodness and faithfulness in the midst of confusion, condemnation, and persecution.

Unsure of how to lead effectively? Inspired by World Vision President Emeritus Richard Stearns’ book Lead Like It Matters to God, this 10-day reading plan highlights Christlike traits that can empower us to lead well, whether you’re the head of your family or a Fortune 500 company.

Foster faithful endurance in seasons of suffering, tragedy, and loss with Bible stories, real-life stories, and reflection questions.

God created us to find meaning in our lives. But we live in a broken world where we’re continually frustrated in our search. So, what’s the point of living life? This is the question the Teacher in Ecclesiastes is asking. At first, the message of this wisdom book seems to lead to despair, but in fact points to the hope of life found in God alone.