Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 17:4

We know the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), but are we praying the “Disciple’s Prayer”? In John 17, Jesus prays for His disciples, in whom He invested His life. Ultimately He would entrust to them the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and the gospel's advance (Matthew 24:14). Behind Jesus’ prayer are some principles about how to pray for those we disciple. Here are eight words to help you pray for your disciples.

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday. By following Christ's footsteps through daily scripture readings, take your own spiritual journey and prepare your heart for honoring him this Easter.

Prayers and reflections for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2026 are prepared by by the Inter-Church Relations Department of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The resources draw upon historic traditions of prayer and petitions used by the Armenian people, originated in the ancient monasteries and churches of Armenia. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 offers Christians throughout the world the opportunity to draw upon this shared Christian heritage. Resources are jointly published by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches.

In this 8-day study, we will walk through the passion narratives and unpack how Jesus and his disciples understood them as fulfillments of Old Testament prefigurations of Jesus. Our starting point is that Jesus himself was the first to point out these scriptural connections to the disciples (Luke 24:44-46). And, just as the Holy Spirit opened their minds to understand the things Jesus taught them, we will ask the Spirit to similarly illumine us (John 14:26; 16:12-15).

This 8-day Bible reading plan explores how prayer draws us closer to God, shapes our hearts, and equips us to live faithfully. From Jesus’ own prayers to David’s cries for help and Paul’s encouragement to pray without ceasing, each day helps you discover the purpose and power of prayer. Learn to pray with confidence, humility, and perseverance as you seek God’s will and walk in daily conversation with him.

When Jesus speaks about his ministry, He says that his goal is to give people abundant life. That’s the reason why He has come to this earth: “that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). What is this abundant, eternal life like? Let’s read what the Bible tells us about this topic.

Let’s create a daily rhythm of resting in God’s grace and reminding ourselves of the simple truths of the gospel. Start with these ten readings that will draw you near to Christ so that you may reflect on the way He is “making all things new” in your life. Share them with friends and family around the dinner table or in front of the fireplace as you reflect together on how Christ daily renews your lives. Sign up today for ten days of special readings from My Utmost for His Highest and prepare your heart for renewal.

Restore your soul through these meditations on God’s love and peace. These brief devotions create an oasis in each day, reminding you of the God who wants to carry your concerns. Readings cover topics such as stress, worry, and busyness, while they pay tribute to moms and the joys of motherhood.

This reading plan explores the account of Abraham's life in Genesis from a distinctly Christian perspective in order to answer questions such as: What did these stories mean for those who first received them? And what do they mean for us today?

Jesus is the peace and promise of Christmas! Discover more about God's gift to the world as you read these 10 Christmas reflections from Our Daily Bread.

Adapted from TruNorth Cooperative’s City Lab, this plan is designed for 20-somethings and young professionals who want to reflect deeply on gospel transformation in their own lives so they can participate in the gospel renewal of the workplaces, communities, and cities in which they live. TruNorth exists to help twenty-somethings find their bearings as they settle into life and faith in the City and is an expression of Cru City.

Ten years ago, Lance Lang was a hopeless addict, willing to use anyone or anything, just so he could use. But God intervened and Lance began a miraculous journey to rehab, recovery, and restoration. In Ten Years Sober, Lance tells his story, while also imparting spiritual lessons he's learned along the way. Check out this ten day reading plan to find the steps you can take to reclaim your hope.

Millions of people worldwide live as strangers or refugees in a country that is not their own. God wants us to treat them well. The Bible also speaks about “spiritual strangers." This reading plan explains how God cares for spiritual, political, or social strangers.

Isn’t it fascinating that Jesus’ disciples didn’t ask Jesus to teach them how to lead or preach or teach or administrate, although He certainly was the expert? In Luke 11:1, they said, “Teach us to pray.” They had seen Him praying more than anything else. How can we learn from Jesus’ priority of prayer?

God's love plays a major role in the history of humanity as a whole and in the life of believers individually. Without His love, the world would look very different. Your life would also look very different. This reading plan shows you various aspects of the transforming power of God's love.

This plan is a 10-day prayer journey through the High Priestly Prayer that Jesus prayed for you and me in John 17.

The author of this gospel is the apostle John, one of the three "inner circle" disciples: Peter, James and John. In the next 11 days this reading plan will lead you through the upper room teachings of Jesus, the night before His betrayal and death, and includes the last two "I am" statements. Join us as we reflect on the life and ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Excellence is glorifying God by working wholeheartedly towards all He has given you to do. This Virtuous Woman study is 11 sessions that walk through ideas such as stewardship, dignity, wisdom, attentiveness, legacy, value, faithfulness, power, faith, and fruitfulness. This study was written by Alexandria McCraney who lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with her husband and three kids and serves with FCA at the University of Arkansas.

Do you understand God's view of work? Each of these studies will have a work life theme. There are 12 individual Bible study lessons in this series.

This reading plan explores the fourth gospel. John wrote the fourth gospel to assure persecuted Jewish believers that Jesus was the fulfillment of God's ancient promises to the Jews; that Jesus really is the Christ, the Son of God. John wanted to make sure that they would remain faithful to Jesus and enjoy abundant life in him.

Develop a deep relationship with the Word and fall in love with bible study. This 10-day journey is crafted to help you know God, grow in grace, discern wisely, and walk in obedience by building a sustainable relationship with His Word.

This plan is an invitation to walk with the disciples during the Passion Week—the days leading up to Jesus’ death—and experience some of His most dramatic teachings. Each day’s readings are arranged in parallel passages of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and are filtered chronologically.

The Bible speaks much of God's glory, expressed by the words כָּבוֹד (in Hebrew) and δόξα (in Greek). This is God’s heavenly splendor and majesty that sometimes becomes visible on earth. This reading plan will show you how great God is and how you as a believer can share in His glory.

What do the miracles that Jesus performed 2000 years ago have to do with your life? Quite a lot, because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. He is a God of miracles and just as he raised his friend Lazarus from the dead back then, he can give you new life today in areas of your life that have long felt dead.

Step into the Gospel of John and read through the influence and impact Jesus had the two weeks preceding His death. Once you experience God’s truth, you will never look at life the same – for Jesus is greater than any fear that grips your life or joy that fills your heart.