Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 20

“Paul’s testimony is that God’s promise is our strength to prevail over hard times, not to protect us from them. May we align our priorities with His, surrendering our fears, desires and–if needed–our very lives for the sake of the Gospel and the advancement of His kingdom” (Boldly Embracing God’s Will–Dwayne Jeffries). May these devotions encourage you to put God first and see where it leads!

This book answers the question; ‘What’s next after believing in Jesus?’ Continuing the Gospel of Luke, Acts narrates the birth and development of the early church, and how the Holy Spirit empowered the disciples to spread the Gospel. Although it ends abruptly with Paul’s imprisonment in Rome, it leaves room for readers to extend the chapters, by following the footsteps of the early church with our remaining time on earth.

The book of Acts, sometimes called the fifth Gospel, picks up where the Gospels leave off. “Take this good news to the world” was Jesus’ last words as He returned to heaven. Travel alongside the early Christians in these beginning days of a great adventure that continues even today. Favorite teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee leads this expedition Thru the Bible.

Jesus said that the church would be his witnesses to the end of the earth. The second half of Acts witnesses the transformation of Jesus’s message from being about a Jewish Messiah to an invitation from a global savior! Learn how to share your faith as Paul spreads the message of Jesus with all walks of life, from businesswomen to prison workers, soldiers, kings, and politicians. Join Peyton Jones as he leads us through Acts chapters 15-28.

Discovering the context of the story of Jesus helps the story come alive! Designed for the skeptic, the spiritually curious, and the person who wants a deeper understanding of the story, Connecting with God uses videos from BibleProject, reading 2-3 chapters of the Bible a day, and questions to help you understand the message for your life.

The 5-Minute Bible Reading Plan and Devotional breaks down God’s Word into handy, bite-sized chunks, and you’ll be able to read each devotion, together with the related portions of scripture, in just five minutes per sitting. When you’ve completed this plan, you’ll have read the entire book of Acts.

BibleProject designed Upside-Down Kingdom Part 2 to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to read through Acts in 20 days. This plan incorporates animated videos, insightful summaries, and reflective questions to help participants encounter Jesus and engage with the author’s brilliant literary design and flow of thought.

We believe that fasting opens doors that no man can! We’ve put together a reading guide that will take you through the entire book of Acts during these next 21 days as you fast, read and pray. Without prayer, a fast is just a diet! As you read, pray for God to speak to you in a new way. Our prayer is "Speak Lord, your servant is listening!"

Using God's Word as the foundation for our conversation, every devotional is written by women in the trenches of faith, family and work; aiming to live for the glory of God and the good of others. There are enough devotions included for a typical 5-day work schedule. We recommend plugging into your local church for the remaining two days of each week.

The local church is meant to be alive and active. This Reading Plan provides a snapshot of the New Testament church. Over the next 21 days, your faith will grow, your understanding of the word will deepen, and you will encounter the presence of God through prayer.