Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 40:3

Advent is a season of waiting, hope and expectancy. As we prepare for Christmas day, we both celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to the day He returns again. For the next 7 days, prepare for the celebration of our Savior by reading the Christmas story from a different perspective each day!

Focusing on Colossians 1 and 2, Bobbie Houston has lovingly prepared this 7 day journey of awakening and awareness to the intimacy that is available to you in your relationship with God. Bobbie prays 7 heartfelt prayers to help you embrace your time of pause, so that whatever the circumstances of your season, you will emerge with a deeper understanding of your God and who you are in Christ.

Discover the heart of Jesus this Christmas season as we follow the star in this seven-day devotional! The star led the Magi as they followed that glowing light for many days before it finally stopped over the place Jesus was, and there they worshipped Him. Discovering Jesus' heart means shining the light of His love this Christmas season, so others can follow that glow and find Him, too.

How encouraging to look at the birth of Jesus and see that there was a certainty given to the generations before Him that he’d come. (The Gift of Certain Hope - Susie Holt).

The Promised Messiah is a four-week Bible study for the season of Advent. As we dive into the specific messianic promises God gave His people, we’ll see how Jesus fulfilled every single one of these promises and how He continues to keep His promises, even today.

Drawing on James Spencer's book titled Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, this Bible Plan examines eight characteristics evident in the Scriptures and in the life of 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody (e.g., surrendered, prayerful, humbled, undistracted, and studious). A free guide including these reflections along with activities and additional devotional content is also available for download from D. L. Moody Center.

This holiday season, take some time to slow down and reflect on God's goodness and the precious gift of Christ with us.

The Bible starts with the words “In the beginning, God…,” and the focus stays on Him throughout every chapter and verse. In this ten-day plan, Alistair Begg considers who God is, what He’s done, and what that means for you and me, all the while inviting you to “behold your God!”

Christmas is filled with wonder. Yet under the twinkly lights and piles of paper and ribbon, all its promise can be lost in our must-do lists, noisy distractions, or dreams dismantled by the stuff of life. Instead, let’s journey to the manger where Jesus came for our rescue. Realizing that we will only begin to scratch the surface of Who He is and what He has done in this lifetime.

Take a deep dive into the words of the world's most-loved choral work, Handel's Messiah - all taken from the Bible. Messiah tells the story of God’s plan for the world, the promise of Messiah - Jesus - in the Old Testament, His coming in the Gospels, and His sacrifice so you may have eternal life. Grow in your faith journey as you reflect on the references to Messiah throughout the Bible. Hallelujah!