Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 18:12

How do we respond when God promises to do something in our lives that naturally seems impossible? Do we respond by making “back-up” plans in case God doesn’t come through? Do we believe for a certain time and then give up hope because it didn’t happen within our timeframe? In this plan we look at the life and faith of Abraham.

In this study, we will look at different people in the Bible who were stuck in the middle. Thankfully, we will see God join us in our middle, especially in the hardest times. He brings transformation, so all of us who are in Him will have a happy ending! If you feel like you've been stuck in the middle, this is the study for you.

As the father of our faith, Abraham took his relationship with God personally. Through chapter-long daily assignments, this plan explores the biblical narrative of Abraham’s life and offers insight into what an active faith in God really looks like. The closing days of the plan include New Testament references to Abraham, inviting us to follow his example of a faith-filled life.

This is a 21 day extract of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible which organizes the New International Version Bible, the world’s most popular modern-English Bible, into 365 daily readings. This Bible includes a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional thought written by the staff at the trusted ministry Walk Thru the Bible.

The NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Women encourages a relationship with God through daily Bible reading. With Scripture text from the New International Version, this 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings, making it easy to read at your own pace. Each day includes a portion of Scripture from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional thought specifically written for women.

This 21 day extract of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Leaders which organizes the New International Version Bible—the world’s most popular modern-English Bible—into 365 daily readings, gives you a biblical foundation for developing and refining your leadership skills. Included is a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional focused on leadership.

This 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Teens includes a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a portion from either Psalms or Proverbs, followed by a summary to help teens reflect and apply the Bible each day.

How can we participate in becoming a solution in desperate situations in the world? What is our role? And what does prayer and fasting have to do with it? Not only is it possible but God wants His people involved in problems that seems unsolvable, insurmountable catastrophes, and issues too far gone to remedy. Discover how God can use you to offer genuine hope in utterly hopeless situations.

The first time an important word or phrase is mentioned in Scripture is significant. In this devotional written by members of Gateway Church's pastoral staff, we’ll unpack the special meaning behind 21 first mentions and how these foundational words and phrases lead to a richer understanding of the Bible.

We often trace our history to unlock knowledge about ourselves and gain wisdom to move forward. The divine nature of Jesus certainly adds a one-of-a-kind dynamic to understanding His genealogy. Still, there is wisdom, depth, and importance to be gained in learning about the men and women God ordained as part of the family of Jesus.