Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 21:4

This three-day children’s reading plan begins a few days after Jesus has died and then been brought back to life. As his friends and followers meet, speak and eat with him, they come to see that he is really alive. This is the real Jesus! You can discover that too! The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora .

This three-day Bible reading plan explores one of the times that Jesus appeared to His friends, after He had been brought back to life. An ordinary day for fishermen turns into an extraordinary one when Jesus is there and, for Peter, the day is life-changing! The plan complements the children’s game app Guardians of Ancora . 

Shopping. Binge-watching Netflix. Taking an evening bath. This is how self-care looks like in the world around us. But the Bible differs in what it teaches about self-care. In this three-day Bible Plan, you'll learn what true self-care looks like, so you can find the rest you need.

This 3-day reading plan written by Rev, Samuel Rodriguez focuses on our spiritual hunger, and recognizing that our souls require nourishment on a regular basis. No matter how often we pray, how many Bible passages we study and memorize, how frequently we attend church events or serve those in need, there’s always room to grow closer to God.

In this third message of our series on Psalm 23, we reflect on the wonderful care our great Shepherd provides His sheep. Whether we are cast down, wandered off, or are burned out, we can have confidence that in Christ we are made complete, find rest, restored, and made righteous.

This devotional reading plan follows the emotional arc of Peter’s denial, grief, and redemption, illuminated by the power of Scripture and the beauty of sacred art. Each day offers a contemplative space to explore themes of human weakness, divine mercy, and the unshakable love of Christ. Through visual and biblical storytelling, readers are invited to consider their own stories of failure and hope, and to rediscover the grace that restores. It is an invitation to encounter the tenderness of Christ and the transforming power of His forgiveness.

When the excitement of Easter fades, what comes next? Like the disciples returning to their fishing boats, we often drift back to familiar routines. In this 3-day plan, discover how Jesus meets us in the ordinary, restores us from past failures, and calls us to a daily, fearless surrender to follow Him.

The resurrection is the foundation for the Christian faith. Without it, there is no Christianity. But, how do we know the resurrection actually happened? Highlighting Christ’s resurrection and its impact on the lives of all believers, this guide will equip believers to discuss and share the gospel of the resurrection within modern culture.  

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.

Although you were excited about work before, everything’s different now. The pleasure has worn off. Opportunities pass you by. Bad bosses make it worse. And your paycheck doesn’t go quite as far as you want. Worse yet, it seems you’re stuck with this for life. Is that really God’s plan? Doesn’t He want better? This 4-day study digs in to the Bible to answer those questions and more.

You have fun with them, laugh with them, create memories with them, celebrate with them and call them for comfort when sad things happen. Today we are talking about friends! In the next few days, we will learn about what God says about friendship and how He is the best buddy we could ask for!

When we have been knocked down by tragedy, it can be difficult to hear the voice of God amidst all of the noise of the mind. In this devotional, you will see that even when God seems silent, His word is still bringing strength, and you will learn how to survive your storm by His promises.

Many Christians carry a ‘regret burden’. Irreparable yesterdays weigh heavily, affecting a person’s creativity, productivity, relationships, ability to enjoy life, peace and hope. This four-day plan will show you that Jesus wants to remove the mountain of regret from you and restore your soul. Come along with a dog, a horse and a cart, and learn what scripture has to say about processing our regrets.

Too often, the Christian community forgets what is most essential: caring for one another, as Jesus commanded. Based on the final chapter of John’s Gospel, this work draws out practical insights for shepherding others with dignity, compassion, and shared responsibility.

You can tell a lot about a person by their friends. In this devotional inspired by the hit CNN series “Finding Jesus,” discover Jesus through the lens of those closest to Him – His friends.

A study on running towards the loving arms of God and running from that which is unholy. 

One way to understand what God wants to do through us by the power of the Holy Spirit is to take a closer look at what He did through Jesus’ disciples by the power of the same Holy Spirit. Take Peter, for instance, the first apostle to speak up at Pentecost. His life is a case study for the kind of radical transformation the Holy Spirit brings about in people who put their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.  

When it comes to life, no one likes to lose. Circumstances conspire against us. Our actions drag us down. A few good shots to the chin, and before you know it, it can feel like life just knocked us out. But listen to the wisdom of Tony Evans as he reminds us that in our darkest hour, we have a Savior in our corner equipping us to turn things around.

As leaders, we’re guaranteed to experience pain. Change brings growth, and with this comes discomfort. When we have the Biblical perspective of pain, we can utilize it in a God-honoring way. This reading plan will walk you through the connection between leadership and pain, encourage you to shift your perspective on discomfort, and encourage you to surround yourself with others who can encourage you, no matter what you’re going through.

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.

Embark on a journey to learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we will watch short clips from the film, The Life of Jesus, and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. You can read each of the 10 plans separately, but we challenge you to complete the whole journey.

Have you ever wondered if you really matter to God? Sometimes we can question everything we once knew, doubting ourselves, others, and even our faith. When you feel overcome with confusion, you need to know there’s a God who understands and can handle anything you can throw at Him. In this plan, you will learn no doubt is too big or strong for God to help you overcome.

We often find ourselves attempting to balance all of things in our lives and it's like we are spinning plates in the air full of all our responsibilities. God has a purpose for all of us. The perfect life we so desperately seek isn’t found in keeping all of the plates spinning, but it is in a relationship with a person, Jesus. He is calling us out of the chaos!

Far and Near is a devotion for those of us who stumble through this life, mistake after mistake, and still struggle to reconcile the love God has for us. This devotion is a reminder that you may feel far away and disconnected from Him, but you are closer than you can ever imagine.

Duck Dynasty matriarch Miss Kay and her daughter-in-law Lisa encourage you to live your strongest, happiest, most fulfilled life centered around the only One who loves you perfectly: Jesus.