Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:49

Who was this man Jesus? Maybe you have read about Him, heard of Him, or follow Him. No matter what you know or don't know of Jesus, He is so profound, mysterious, and wonderful, I guarantee you have not discovered all that He is, and He longs for you to discover more. He invites you to draw closer, to follow him to places unexplainable.

When Jesus was born into human existence, it was the most epic interruption to human history that has ever happened. God loves us enough to punctuate history in human skin; not as a king, president, or noble warrior, but as a helpless newborn. This reading plan studies the people surrounding Christ’s birth and their response to (or role in) this divine interruption on the timeline of history.

Ever doubt God could use you—with your shortcomings, failures, busy schedule…whatever your obstacles may be—to do anything big for His Kingdom? Good news: God specializes in the unlikely. The Scriptures offer ample examples of unlikely fighters—people God used in huge ways, despite (or even because of!) their imperfections. Meet 10 of these unlikely fighters, and discover how the Lord can use you to do mighty things.

Exchange the stressful pursuit of happiness for true joy this Christmas. Begin or end your day with one of the ten devotional readings from God Hears Her, A Joyful Christmas. These Advent-focused meditations will help you relax and allow God to fill your heart, mind, and soul throughout the busyness.

Over the course of 10 days, we will consider the events in the arrival of our Saviour. How the word became flesh, the virgin teenager who became the mother of our Saviour King, her husband’s wrestle with heart and mind, the birth of their son, the one who would rescue us all, the prophesies of Anna and Simeon, the heartbreak of a nation and the Saviour King becoming a refugee.

The Greatest Gift will take you through the Christmas story in ten days, reminding you of the reason why you can have hope, joy, and peace in a world filled with turmoil and despair.

This reading plan includes ten daily devotions based on Kathie Lee Gifford’s and Rabbi Jason Sobel’s book The God of the Way: A Journey into the Stories, People, and Faith That Changed the World Forever. This study will explore how the world-changing lives of key men and women in the Bible can offer life, hope, and direction for your life today.

Delays, losses, or life challenges affect Christian believers in unique ways. These crises put our relationship with God to the test. We may question: “Is God really looking out for me?” We may feel like shutting down or even coming close to abandoning our faith. This devotional plan explores how we can move from grief to praise and strengthen our relationship with God when we face life challenges.

What does the story of Jesus’ birth teach us about living in today’s world? How can it inspire our own relationship with God? Based on the UCB podcast series 'Jesus, Then and Now – In 30 Minutes' (with UCB’s David Taviner and Bible teacher Mike Beaumont), these readings, written by Mike Beaumont, will help you explore the Christmas Story and gain fresh insights into what it means for us today.

Much of the Bible's poetry serves as songs and hymns of praise to God. At times, life was difficult for Israel, but it was also filled with joy.. The songs that God's people composed express their thankfulness for His blessings and love. This reading plan is a side trip plan found in the Wayfinding Bible.