Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 19:16

For many, Easter is an excuse to eat chocolate and celebrate a long weekend. But hidden in the familiar story of Jesus’ trial and sacrificial death is a shocking truth that can turn your 21st century life upside down! Join Bible teacher Berni Dyment to really unpack the life-changing story of Jesus – and discover the true gravity of God’s love for you this Easter.

In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, let's take some time to stop, dive deep into Jesus' journey to the cross, and invite Him to bring you fresh revelation of this season. It is helpful to have a journal with you as you reflect on the questions, and to track what God reveals to you in this time!

Savanna Hartman describes a world that has never been more broken and lost than it is today. People are hurting and want something authentic and real to hold on to. She makes a compelling case that true hope can be found only in Christ. Despite the chaos that is all around you, hope is within your reach right now.

In this reading plan you will be transported through virtual reality to the actual places in Israel where the Easter story actually occurred - from the agony of Jesus to His resurrection. In virtual reality you will feel like you are walking through each site. And you can experience it on any device that is connected to the Internet - brought to you by The Octagon Project.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the fourteenth part "The Cross of Christ." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

On Easter, we celebrate the hope of new life that Jesus brings into each of our lives, and even more, into the whole world. The earth-shattering thing that happened on this day changes everything. In this four-day series from Words of Hope, consider the life-changing hope of Easter as we read John's account of Jesus' death and resurrection.

This is a series of short Holy Week reflections beginning with the events on Maundy Thursday, and ending with Resurrection Sunday. They are also glimpses inside the act of Creation itself. When we enter Holy Week we have a front-row seat to God’s creative process. In the end, we discover ourselves as co-creators in Christ, participating in the ongoing act of Creation.

Betrayal is devastating. It produces a feeling of worthlessness for trusting an untrustworthy person. We respond to betrayal in anger. We seek to get even or make our betrayers suffer for how they've wronged us. In this plan we'll look at what the Bible teaches on how we should respond to betrayals with the prayer to be victorious over your own abandonment or violation of trust and eventually move on. 

In his book Reforesting Faith, Matthew Sleeth highlights the little-known fact that God uses trees to show his commitment to our well-being today and for eternity. Trees teach us about the character of God and can teach us how to show our love for God and for our neighbors. In these devotionals, you’ll encounter some of the Bible’s essential truths that are taught to us through, by, and with trees.

Easter is not about chicks and bunnies. Scripture describes Jesus’ experience to purchase our forgiveness, but His death was not the end of the story. Easter is hope, renewal, mercy and grace. Each day of this devotional contain a short (1-2 minute) audio message. The guests share their thoughts and experiences about renewal in their lives. They will help you focus on the mercies and hope God extends to you.