Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 9:1

Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. Looking back over the year, they may see many dreams not fulfilled and many questions unanswered. Others face stress, loneliness and financial struggles. They can't seem to identify with the celebratory Christmas spirit around them that somehow seems to have eluded them. Their cry, echoed through the words of Country legend Merle Haggard may be, 'If we make it through December, everything is gonna be alright I know'. Over the next 6 days, these Christmas Reflections will inspire you to know that God waits to fulfill your dreams and answer your questions

God prepared the world for Jesus the Messiah right from the very beginning. He made sure His world knew ahead of time that the Messiah was coming. This is 2 of 3 devotionals that give the prophetic pronouncements of the Messiah – and how they were fulfilled. This devotional shows the prophecies of the events leading up to and those surrounding His birth.

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season.

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Connilyn Cossette, Christy Award finalist and CBA bestselling author, delves into the often-overlooked Cities of Refuge mentioned in both Numbers 35 and Joshua 20. This seven-day study will examine the history and purpose of these Levitical cities in order to discover how these cities are a portrayal of not only the perfect balance between Yahweh’s justice and mercy, but of our Messiah himself. 

The Christian message is simply good news, rather than good advice. The Gospel announces what happened in Jesus’ death and resurrection that changed everything in history. Yet, this Good News also continues God’s transformative work in our lives and in today’s world. In this Bible Plan, your vision of what the Christian message really is will be refreshed by the welcome announcement that our God reigns in Jesus, the King.

Have your faith strengthened knowing that the whole Bible—even the Old Testament—is all about Jesus! This 7-day reading plan will take you through 7 Old Testament passages that predict events in the life of Jesus—the promised future “Immanuel” who would be the “Cornerstone” and “Light to the Gentiles.” Adapted from Louie Giglio’s The Jesus Bible, encouraging you to encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture.

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.

Welcome to this seven-day Christmas devotional, a journey through the story of Jesus' birth that invites you to reflect on the incredible gift God gave to the world. Each day, you'll delve into a different part of the Christmas narrative, exploring the significance of these events through Scripture, engaging activities, and thoughtful discussions. As we remember the birth of our Savior, may this devotional inspire you to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.