Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 11:42

Martha of Bethany is often remembered as the worried and busy sister—the one who complains instead of sitting at Jesus’ feet. When we look at her holistically in Scripture, however, we see a beautiful progression that is worth emulating. In “Becoming Like Martha,” author Heather Kaufman expands our view of Martha by examining the three times she’s mentioned in Scripture, tracing her journey into a strong woman of faith.

When Jesus rose from the dead, it changed everything! Easter stands at the heart of all our hopes and all of God’s promises. This 5-day plan will give you a sample of what the New Testament says about Jesus’s resurrection and why it’s so important.

One of the most difficult things in our walk with God is His timing. There are times in each of our lives when we need God to act but it seems as though He is not. God's timing is different than ours. Everything He does occurs according to His time frame. In this study, we will look at three Biblical examples of waiting on God.

Our experiences with our earthly father often influence how we relate to our heavenly Father. Sadly, not everyone has had positive experiences with their earthly father, which can adversely impact our relationship with our heavenly Father. This Bible plan offers guidance and encouragement to those who have had less-than-ideal situations with their earthly father, helping them understand that there is no one like our heavenly Father.

Trust, Endurance, Community, and Rest are all hard principles to maintain in a culture that pushes us to be independent and self-sufficient. This devotional will walk you through each of these biblical principles and show you how you can cultivate trust in life, throughout your faith journey.

What do you do when God feels far away? When prayers go unanswered? When silence fills the space where you hoped for direction? This 5-day plan walks through real moments of spiritual silence, waiting, and dryness—and how the gospel meets us there. Through Scripture and reflection, you’ll find encouragement to keep trusting, even when God feels silent.

Illness in retirement can feel discouraging — but it may be God's invitation to finish well. This 5-day devotional offers hope, comfort, and perspective for those facing sickness later in life. Through Scripture and real stories, you’ll discover how your suffering can draw you and others closer to God. Whether healing comes or not, your faith can leave a lasting legacy that changes lives long after you are gone.  

The Christian life is not only about knowing truth but about becoming truth in action—people through whom the love of God is made visible in our world. This journey begins as we receive God’s love personally, allowing His Spirit to shape our hearts, renew our minds, and align our lives with His purpose. In this study, we will discover what it means to become love. Note: This is Part 1 of a 4-part reading plan.

Do you want to learn how your faith can move mountains? In this 5-day plan, you will discover what the Bible says about faith without works, little faith, faith like a mustard seed, how we can limit God, and how to walk in faith. Receive practical tools and be inspired to walk out God’s promises in your life today. Active faith changes everything! Read this with a friend and share with each other what God is teaching you!

You can’t know how to live until you’ve settled the question of how to die. Death is our inevitable destination and our great fear—yet the Scriptures teach that it’s not the end, nor is it so fearsome as we may have imagined. When Christ defeated the power of death, He gave us a hope for the life to come and courage for life today.