Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 1:21

Ephesians 4:8 says that when Jesus ascended to Heaven, He gave gifts to men. These gifts are the ministry gifts of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher. Each one has a specific function and is necessary in building up the Body of Christ. This plan focuses on the vital but often misunderstood roles of the apostle and the prophet; what they are and what their purpose is.

Isn’t it fascinating that Jesus’ disciples didn’t ask Jesus to teach them how to lead or preach or teach or administrate, although He certainly was the expert? In Luke 11:1, they said, “Teach us to pray.” They had seen Him praying more than anything else. How can we learn from Jesus’ priority of prayer?

Scripture makes this clear: Jesus wins. Yet the battle against sin and the Evil One rages on in every believer’s life. This plan explains how to put on the armor we all need in order to push back the darkness and direct others to the Light of the World.

There is a growing interest in and movement towards establishing house churches. Even though they date back to the beginning of the New Testament church, they are poorly understood. This Bible plan aims to address that issue and offer the next steps.

This reading plan explores Paul's theology, how his beliefs related to his ministry as well as his central theological outlooks.

With Sandy Tales, we tell the old Bible stories through sand art. All of these stories open windows to the reality of God. God's stories with humanity through the ages bring hope, comfort, and life and they connect people with God. In this reading plan, you will discover more about the wealth and background of Ascension.

There are astonishing resources to be found in Christ. In this Bible Plan, we will be praying for the eyes of our hearts to be enlightened so we can embrace them. We will draw on the Holy Spirit's help for this as he is the one who leads us into all truth. Get ready. When we see the invisible, we can do the impossible.

What does it take to be a healthy church? First, embrace how a community, gifted with grace and life in our risen Savior, can bond together. The second half of Ephesians gives us practical truth that equips us for spiritual battle—both as individuals and the collective body of Christ. Join Dr. J. Vernon McGee as he breaks down Ephesians with simple yet profound logic in 11 summaries.

ShofarBand’s latest album, Behold, is about the community of God beholding Him, bringing worship that’s in Spirit and truth: inspired by His Spirit and established in His Word. This devotional is based on the twelve songs on the album and structured around twelve facets of God’s character, encouraging us, as the writer to the Hebrews did, to “fix our eyes on Jesus,” the author and finisher of our faith.

Punch greed in the face with reckless love! God is eager to display his love, goodness, and wisdom for all of heaven and earth to see. Dive into God’s desire to use business to supernaturally touch physical and spiritual poverty and bring the abundance of His kingdom to earth.