Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:31

The Christmas story is filled with a wide cast of human characters who were each visited by an angel. The angels' messages were true not just 2000 years ago but also today. Read, listen, and learn from this most beloved of ancient stories.

Do you long to “make disciples who make disciples,” to follow Jesus’ mandate in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)? If so, you may have found that it can be difficult to find role models for this process. Whose example can you follow? What does disciplemaking look like in everyday life? Let’s dive into the New Testament to see how five men and women invested in others Life-to-Life.

Parents have the privilege and responsibility of partnering with God to release the divine destinies of their children. Biblical wisdom, God’s promises and the passionate prayers of loving caretakers are powerful change agents in the lives of these children. This reading plan will provide wisdom, strength and encouragement so you can express God’s heart for your children by praying daily for and with them. Reading Plan Length: 5 days

In this reading plan, Paula Faris encourages and equips you to live outside your fear and find your true calling, which isn’t in a job, bank account, status, or spotlight, but in getting outside of the “doing” and knowing who you are in Christ—all while discovering your unique talents and areas of calling.

Child dedication—“Why do we do it?” “When do we do it?” “Should we even be doing this at all?” In this five-day Bible Plan, we’ll take a closer look at child dedication for what it truly is—the beginning of lifelong discipleship. And the good news is, you’re not on this journey alone!

In this third reading plan in this 4 part Infinitum Christmas Series, we progress from ‘Space for Awe’ (week 1) and ‘Liminal Space’ (week 2) to ‘Lectio Liminal’, an engaging application of the ancient devotional practice called ‘lectio divina’ to the next section of the Christmas story in context of the Infinitum postures of surrender, generosity, and mission.

Slow down and savor time with the Savior this season. Choose to pause and ponder as Mary did, to get lost in the wonder of Immanuel, of God with us. This year, let it be simply Christmas.

Christmas is a great time to look closer at ourselves and see how the reality of Jesus coming to earth changed our lives. Heaven invaded earth and forever changed it. Our lives may be hard and complicated but in no way is it pointless with Jesus in it. Will you allow heaven to invade your life and live with a greater awareness of God’s presence and purpose for your life?

During Advent, we remember that Jesus is God’s Star, heralding God’s love and forgiving power to us. Each devotional in this series is for one of the Sundays leading up to Christmas. The fifth, and final devotional, is for Christmas Day. Use these short reflections around a meal table, or on your own. More than anything, lift your eyes to God’s Star –Jesus – as your Hope this season.

Experience the Christmas story like never before with video tours that take you to the exact locations where it happened. Marvel with the prophets who foretold the Messiah and journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem—and more. It’s all here! This five-day reading plan gives you relevant Scriptures, practical devotionals, and daily, stunning HD videos to help you connect the Bible and its lands to your life.