Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 5:8

It's reinforced a million different ways. We overcommit and wear independence like a crown, modeling for those watching us that busy is synonymous with success. Isn't it ironic that what we're called to is complete dependence? This walk through the Fruits of the Spirit reminds us that as we totally submit to God, only then will we be stronger and more beautiful.

Paul’s letters to the Ephesians reveal God’s amazing love, grace, and purpose for us. They show us how to live out our faith practically, find unity in our communities, and deepen our relationship with Christ. Join us over the next two weeks as we dive into what it means to journey together in faith.

This plan examines how Paul designed Ephesians to teach Christians how to build, maintain and thrive in God's kingdom.

In rural Australia - we are very keen on "identity" - who we are, what drives us, where we are going, where we fit in life. God is pretty keen on identity too - and Paul writes Ephesians with that in mind. As we move through Ephesians, God lovingly draws us back to know the confidence of who we are as his people, in this world, moved by his purposes.

Immediately in the first chapter of the Bible, we read how God created light. And further on in the Bible, light is often used as a metaphor for God’s domain as opposed to the domain of sin and death. Jesus even calls Himself “the Light of the world”. Light and darkness thus have an important place in the Bible. This reading plan presents a selection of verses about this topic.

Let's take a 14-day look through Ephesians to discover who we really are in Christ and the bounty of all He has given to us. As we take steps toward freedom from guilt and insecurity, we will find grace and power in the Holy Spirit to experience His fullness to walk in our passion and purpose.

Paul paints a beautiful description of what it looks like to thrive in your walk with Jesus through our earthly life. He explains how we are rooted, built up, and equipped to do much more than survive. He shows us our spiritual identity, how we are used by the Spirit, and how we are fitted with His armor for daily living. Join as we explore this incredible book.

Despite the trouble that we face in our world, we can be encouraged by this promise from John in Revelation 21:5. This Bible plan will help us to stay focused on the victories and breakthroughs we are believing God for in our new year. Jesus rose from the dead and sits with God in heaven. He is ruling and reigning and outworking his great rescue plan even amid our difficulties. He is making ALL things new, even when it looks like our world is breaking down and falling apart!

We tend to tell our children it’s time to grow up. Jesus tells adults it’s time to become like little children in order to enter His Kingdom. What does Jesus mean by this? What does it imply to be like a child, more specifically to be a child of God? Sign up for this reading plan to find out.

We want to encourage you into a thoughtful, daily, heart-to-heart relationship with God. Millions of readers around the world have turned to the daily devotional Our Daily Bread for moments of quiet reflection. In just a few minutes each day, the inspiring, life-changing stories point you toward your heavenly Father and the wisdom and promises of His unchanging Word.