Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 17:3

Dancing With Change
7 Days
In the Dancing with Change Plan, author Ed Stephens encourages readers to embrace transitions with faith and resilience. This plan will help readers explore Biblical stories of change, learn to trust in God's perfect timing, and find strength in His promises.

The Armor of God
7 Days
In a world full of spiritual battles, every believer needs to be equipped. This 7-day Bible plan will walk you through each piece of the armor God has given us—what it is, how it works, and why you need it. Discover how to stand firm, fight with confidence, and live from a place of victory through the power of the Holy Spirit. Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this study will empower you to suit up and step boldly into your purpose.

Never Give Up: Hostage – the Story We Tell Ourselves
7 Days
We all carry stories shaped by pain, rejection, and fear. But often the most damaging story is the one we tell ourselves. In this 7-day devotional, cancer survivor and former Fortune 100 exec Jere Stille shares his journey from trauma and loss to freedom through faith. Discover how God rewrites false narratives, heals shame, and gives you a new story—one filled with hope, truth, and redemption. **NOTICE:** This content includes sensitive themes that some readers may find difficult: Violence & Trauma, Abuse & Exploitation. Please take care as you read.

Facing Giants by Gateway Church Cymru
7 Days
Giants come in many forms. Fear, doubt, discouragement, waiting, insecurity, and feeling overlooked can all stand in our way. In this 7-day devotional, you’ll explore some of the giants we all face through the story of David and Goliath. Each day offers biblical encouragement and practical tools to help you trust God in the middle of life’s battles. Whatever giant you’re facing today, discover fresh faith, courage, and hope in Christ, and be reminded that no giant is greater than the God who stands with you.

The Seven Money Types
8 Days
True financial well-being involves more than getting out of debt and accumulating wealth. It’s about discovering how you’re wired by God, and how that wiring influences the way you think about, feel toward, and handle money. In this study, Pastor Tommy Brown, author of The Seven Money Types, leads you on a journey of personal discovery as he introduces the seven money types found in Scripture.

Made for More: Finding Greater Purpose Through Scripture's Well-Known Personalities
8 Days
What were you made for? This scripture reading plan from Hope is Alive Ministries examines different people in the Bible and uncovers how they—like you—were made for more.

Quiet Waters
9 Days
Quiet Waters is a series of nine inspirational Bible reading notes with activities for families, produced by Scripture Union movements from across English-speaking Africa. Based on Psalm 23, this series has global implications as it offers reflections to a world facing an uncertain future in the wake of COVID-19.

The Blessing of Ordinary
10 Days
What if the nagging sense your spiritual life needs to be more spectacular isn’t from the Holy Spirit? This devotional track reveals that finding peace that passes understanding isn’t in some greener spiritual pasture but is in finding the green in your right-now-life. Join us for the next ten days as we find the blessing in the wonderfully ordinary and learn to be content in our everyday lives.

Unlikely Fighter
10 Days
Ever doubt God could use you—with your shortcomings, failures, busy schedule…whatever your obstacles may be—to do anything big for His Kingdom? Good news: God specializes in the unlikely. The Scriptures offer ample examples of unlikely fighters—people God used in huge ways, despite (or even because of!) their imperfections. Meet 10 of these unlikely fighters, and discover how the Lord can use you to do mighty things.

I Have Faith for This
10 Days
Join Lucinda Dooley on a 10-day journey exploring unwavering faith in, "I Have Faith for This." Inspired by David's battle with Goliath, Lucinda encourages believers to declare, "I have faith for this" in every circumstance. Emphasizing a heart for helping others, aligning with God's purpose, taking responsibility, understanding authority, and acknowledging God's control, this plan provides a condensed yet powerful guide for a purposeful and victorious year ahead.

The Book of Samuel
12 Days
This reading plan will introduce you to the book of Samuel, including why and under what circumstances the book was written and how it applies to Christians today.

Take Courage
14 Days
In Take Courage: Winning the War on Fear, author Greg Atkinson shares Scriptures that have encouraged and strengthened him over the past three decades of facing fear and anxiety. Greg knows the struggle of battling fear daily, but finds great comfort in God’s Word and you can, too.

The Basic Training Challenge – How It All Started
15 Days
Have you ever wondered how God’s plan for humanity all started? The Basic Training Challenge walks you through the thread of the Old Testament story in this reading plan. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.

Refined Under Pressure
15 Days
Doing hard things gives you extraordinary capabilities. As your character is refined under pressure, it helps shape a clearer picture of your unique place in the world and influences how you serve, lead, and relate to those around you. This plan will take a look at the origins of God’s character through his first dealings with people and how he’s cared for us throughout history.

Influence of God's Glory
24 Days
By the end of this study, we pray that you will know God’s voice better, that you will know when and how he speaks, and feel compelled to obey. As we study Scripture, we will discover that God’s plan cannot be thwarted regardless of who is in power. The point of the original monarchy found in 1 and 2 Samuel, illustrates that from the beginning.

Up Against a Wall: The Life of David
25 Days
Life is filled with unexpected setbacks. Fear, failure, and resistance threaten to stall our progress and discourage our faith. But throughout the Bible, we see that when God calls someone forward, obstacles are simply part of the journey—not the end of it. In this Bible Reading Plan, explore the life of David to see how faithful obedience and trust in God’s strength enables us to keep moving forward, even when the path is blocked.

Courageous Kids
28 Days
The Bible is full of examples of amazing people who demonstrated courage. But can a kid live out extraordinary courage in just their ordinary life? This plan includes some kid-friendly videos of some Bible greats and takes us through their stories of courage while also exploring other verses and passages that challenge us to live with courage in our everyday walk with Christ.

God's Redemption Story (Judges - 2 Samuel)
30 Days
From Genesis to Revelation, “God’s Redemption Story” outlines the narrative of God’s plan for the reconciliation of humanity. This 12-part reading plan summarizes the story of the Bible. Judges through 2 Samuel continues the story of Israel's rise as a nation and seeing God use unlikely people to establish His plan and purposes.

1 and 2 Samuel Through Song in 30 Days
30 Days
NASB 2020 a faithful rendition in music. Instructions: If you go to the NASB 2020 translation and switch the audio narrator to Music Bible the entire Bible audio will switch to the Music Bible Audio. Experience the captivating stories of 1 and 2 Samuel in just 30 days through word-for-word Scripture songs. Each day, listen to passages that recount God’s faithfulness, the rise of King David, and the triumphs and trials of His people—brought to life through music. Whether you’re working, traveling, or resting, let the melodies help these powerful narratives settle deeply in your heart.

From "In the Beginning" to Amen: April
30 Days
April – No complicated content, just a monthly chronological journey through the Bible. The Bible isn’t arranged in the order events happened; it’s organized by genre. April moves from the chaos at the end of Judges into the hope of Ruth and the rise of Israel’s kings in 1 Samuel and early 2 Samuel. You’ll see God working through faithfulness and failure, raising leaders, shaping a nation, and remaining present even when His people struggle. Along the way, this month highlights God’s patience, His sovereign plan, and His steady movement toward redemption despite human weakness.

1 Samuel - The Coming King
31 Days
1 Samuel charts the rise and fall of several of Israel’s leaders. You’ll meet the notoriously arrogant king Saul and see the ascent of the man after God’s own heart – David. You’ll read of dangerous battles, murder plots, giants and even more surprises in this book. You’ll see that despite turbulence in leadership, seemingly strong enemies and spiritual decay God is very much at work orchestrating the fall of the proud and the rise of the humble. What an encouragement for us today when we are faced with challenges not too dissimilar to these!

Actively Doing Your Part in the Great Commission
31 Days
We are in the last days, and it is important as Christians to be built on the right foundation for us to be victorious. This 31-day devotional will provide you with the tools to arm yourself for the end-time battle.

Bible Stories: Old Testament Season 2
31 Days
In this 31-day scripture reading plan, explore the lives of Old Testament Bible characters such as David, Daniel, Esther, and many more. Witness how God moved through them and you’ll soon learn more about God, His character and His love for you. We invite you to walk on this journey together with us!
