Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 2:39

Imagine being able to bring your best friend EVERYWHERE you go. Whether it’s the dentist's office, school, or even the moon, they would always be right by your side! Well, guess what? That friend is REAL. God gave us the Holy Spirit to be our friend and to give us the power to change the world!

In the “How To Change The World” curriculum, we're going to take a closer look at the second chapter in the book of Acts and discover how seeking God's will, teaching God's Word, enjoying God's grace, and serving God's people shaped the early church.

Fisherman… Disciple… Water-Walking enthusiast… Peter lived a WILD life for Jesus! Join in as we take a deep dive into his life, his failures, and how God was able to use him to build the foundation of the Church as we know it today!

We all have dreams and things we want to do with our one life – but for most of us, fear is something that keeps us from going there. In this four-day plan by professional big-wave surfer Matt Bromley, you’ll find answers to two big questions: How do we face our fear, and what happens when we do it?

In the Bible, you regularly see water baptism recurring. Even Jesus was submerged in water. In this plan, we investigate the meaning of water baptism, infant baptism, the timing of baptizing, and the command to baptize. So if you want to know more about baptizing, this is the plan for you!

The Gospel is both simple and complex. It is like the most amazing sunrise you could ever experiene. When we ponder the good news of the Gospel we are struck with awe, wonder, gratitude and joy. The story of God, the implication of sin, the saving nature of Jesus and our adaquat response is both simple and complex. Join us as we gaze at the beautiful Gospel afresh.

 As our world changes, we need to look for new ways to talk to others about Jesus .  As circumstances change, it provides a wider range of opportunities and  choices. Each of these devotionals contain a short audio message (1-2  minutes) about how to broaden your horizon . You will gain new ideas on how to share your faith no matter the setting or circumstance. 

Spending time in God’s Word as a family can help plant seeds of faith . Your children gain insights that will help them in life. But how do you lead your family in God’s Word? This five-day plan includes short (1 to 2 minute) audio segments from people like you. You do not have to be a scholar. These are ideas for all ages that you can use right now .

The Holy Spirit who worked in and through the members of the early Church is the same Holy Spirit who works in and through members of the Church today. Their story is our history, one we can draw on and learn from as we execute the mission we’ve been given as followers of Jesus Christ. 

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the fifteenth part "The Church Is Born." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.