Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 40:4

While not required by the Constitution, the Bible has been used at nearly every single presidential inauguration since Abraham Lincoln. This eye-opening 9-day plan will show you just how deeply the Bible has impacted this famous American political event. You’ll see some of the Bibles and verses presidents chose for their swearing-in ceremonies and how they incorporated the words of the Bible into their inaugural addresses in order to articulate their vision to the American people.

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

Experience the Book that shapes history in this 10-day plan from Museum of the Bible. You’ll dive into 10 influential and historic events illustrating how the Bible has been a common thread throughout human history. To watch these events unfold in full, visit MOTB.tv.  

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!

If we are honest, we admit that the Bible can be confusing, even the New Testament. But to truly understand and apply the Bible well, we need to understand the cultural background of the passages we are reading. This 10-day plan is based on Craig Keener's New Testament Background course on Seminary Now.

Sometimes, everything in life seems to get stuck, and we desperately need a fresh start. Mark describes how God made a new beginning possible by sending His Son to earth. This reading plan shows what it means to leave our old life behind and start over - with the Lord Jesus.

Experience the Book that shapes history in this 11-day plan from Museum of the Bible. You’ll dive into some of the most influential and historic events that illustrate how the Bible has been a common thread throughout human history. To get behind-the-scenes material, visit MOTB.tv.

What lessons can we learn from the difficulties in our lives? The Jewish holiday of Tisha B’Av, a time of mourning commemorating the destruction of the Holy Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies in Jewish history, looks at the depths of despair and how we can transform darkness into light. Explore God’s promises to us in our suffering through Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein’s insightful reflections.