Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 10:18

Christmas is filled with wonder. Yet under the twinkly lights and piles of paper and ribbon, all its promise can be lost in our must-do lists, noisy distractions, or dreams dismantled by the stuff of life. Instead, let’s journey to the manger where Jesus came for our rescue. Realizing that we will only begin to scratch the surface of Who He is and what He has done in this lifetime.

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?

If we are honest, we admit that the Bible can be confusing, even the New Testament. But to truly understand and apply the Bible well, we need to understand the cultural background of the passages we are reading. This 10-day plan is based on Craig Keener's New Testament Background course on Seminary Now.

This ten day devotional guide, created by ARC church planters, supports you during the pivotal season of starting a new church. Each devotional reflects the unique challenges and joys of this journey by highlighting the importance of prayer to keep your soul rooted in Christ and to enhance your leadership.

Fullness. Bounty. Excess. Overflow. These words elicit a joy that goes far beyond any special season or holiday. For the believer in the Lord Jesus, they are the daily bywords of life in the Holy Spirit’s power and describe the thankfulness our hearts express in adoration and gratitude to the One who loves us beyond reason. Let’s grow in worshiping Him together!

Learn the way the Holy Spirit operates in the lives of believers through spiritual gifts. Then, explore the nine gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12, with biblical examples and contemporary applications. These are not the only gifts God gives His people. But they are vital to understand and activate, according to His leading, for the fulfillment of the Great Commission in an outpouring of His love, grace, and power.

Punch greed in the face with reckless love! God is eager to display his love, goodness, and wisdom for all of heaven and earth to see. Dive into God’s desire to use business to supernaturally touch physical and spiritual poverty and bring the abundance of His kingdom to earth.

The Lord Jesus loves to do new things, and often we long to do something new, too. Small or large, we realize a need for a new way of living, acting, or reacting. Possibly, we desire a new road, path, vocation, or location. Let’s reflect on what God’s Word says about His newness in our lives, diving into its riches for encouragement and strength for our new day.

This reading plan explores the third Gospel. Luke described Jesus Christ as the one who saves. Humanity is lost and desperate, without help or hope, in need of salvation. The third Gospel reminds us that Jesus died to save us.

Let's take a 14-day look through Ephesians to discover who we really are in Christ and the bounty of all He has given to us. As we take steps toward freedom from guilt and insecurity, we will find grace and power in the Holy Spirit to experience His fullness to walk in our passion and purpose.