Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Paul’s encouraging letter to the Thessalonian church is a beautiful treatise on unity, sanctification, and the coming of Christ. 1 Thessalonians reminds us to remain sober and steadfast, hopefully anticipating the return of the Lord.

What do Christians believe? Division and controversy seem to be rampant today, but for 2,000 years, Christ-followers have been unified in belief. The oldest confession of faith, the Apostles’ Creed, reminds and teaches us what we believe. In this reading plan, take a fresh look at the Apostles Creed, discovering the major beliefs of Christianity and how the Creed prepares us to share what we believe.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to “weird ideas” and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s and help us see reality through Jesus’ eyes.

Do you feel like you have no hope? Has the darkness of your suffering blinded you to all aspects of light? Do you need comfort to seep down into your soul? Through this letter, Paul wrote, Jesus will give you exactly what you need right now.

Grief can feel unbearable. Although well-meaning friends and family offer support and encouragement, we often still feel like no one really understands—that we’re alone in our suffering. In this plan, you’ll encounter comforting Scriptures to help you find perspective from God, feel our Savior’s great concern for you, and experience relief from your pain.

Milk is one of the first life basics that a baby needs when they are born. When a person receives new life in Jesus, there are some spiritual basics that will help them grow and thrive as a follower of Jesus. Join us as we explore some of those Faith Basics spelled out in the Book of Hebrews!

Do the prophecies in the Bible feel like a mystery? Something so confusing that they're not even worth studying? Join pastor and bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans on this six-day study where he'll help you understand why studying prophecy is important and how understanding the future can put your worries to rest and help you grow in your faith.

What Happens Next is an optimistic, accessible, and nonsensational guide to what the Bible says about the end times empowering you to face the future with faith. You will be encouraged to ponder God’s promises for the future. Max Lucado reminds you, “It’s all about hope. It’s all about him."

New Year. A New Day. God created these transitions to remind us that He is the God of New Beginnings. If God can speak the world into existence, He can certainly speak into the darkness of your life, creating for you a new beginning. Don’t you just love fresh starts! Just like this reading plan. Enjoy!

What is Heaven like? The Bible doesn’t give us much detail, but one of the best glimpses is right here. In Part 2 of Revelation Explained, Kris Langham guides us through Revelation 3-5, as Jesus finishes seven letters to the church, and John is caught up to a glorious scene in Heaven. Join us as we walk through Revelation with clear, relatable teaching in just 5 minutes each day.