Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 15:1

The light and love of Jesus meet the world’s deep need—and we can participate in bringing his light to our communities and relationships. In these devotionals, pastor and former NFL player Derwin Gray encourages us to become everyday missionaries, offering good news to those around us.

Jesus told a lot of parables: stories about everyday life, but with a deeper spiritual meaning. The parable of the loving father shows us God’s gracious attitude towards people, and questions our own attitude towards God and fellow humans.

Have you ever had an encounter with someone that completely changed your life? Maybe it was a chance meeting with someone who inspired you. Maybe you met the love of your life when you least expected it. That’s exactly what happens when you encounter Jesus! Except, when you meet Jesus, it doesn’t just change your life in the here and now... it impacts your eternity.

This eight-day reading plan walks you through the same journey Jesus led His disciples on before his death and resurrection.. OneHope develops Scripture engagement content, like this reading plan, to help young people around the world interact with God’s Word, accomplishing their vision of “ God’s Word. Every Child.”  

Rooted in the Passion Movement since the very beginning, Passion music is committed to leading people toward one name—Jesus. Through their songs, their desire is to draw people into fresh encounters and greater intimacy with God. Walk through their new album,  Whole Heart,  and dive further into the meaning behind the music with this 8-day devotional written by Melodie Malone of Passion, inspired by songs from the new album. 

Eventually, inevitably, we notice something we lack. We wonder how we’re going to get our needs met. Meet the Jesus who dares you to ask Him to give you each day your daily bread, who makes promises and keeps them, and who does immeasurably more than you can ask or imagine on a regular basis. Pastor Troy Schmidt guides us through eight promises Jesus keeps with us.

ONE! is a guide for anyone who wants to share the good news about Jesus to others! Jesus has found you, and He wants you to share the great news about salvation with others. This guide asks you to depend on the Holy Spirit as you take five practical steps to share the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ.

Here on earth we will have experiences of feeling at home, a sense of belonging. We are called to strive for this as much as possible, whether in our private homes or in a church community. Both are images of the heavenly HOME. That heavenly HOME will ultimately and fully fulfill all our longing.

Traveling through the Himalayan mountains, David Platt was confronted with staggering physical and spiritual needs unlike any he had ever seen. Leaving, Platt asked fundamental questions about his life and ministry. In the Something Needs to Change Bible study, Platt takes you on a life-altering trek through the gospel of Luke asking: What does it mean to follow Jesus in a world filled with urgent physical and spiritual needs?

Luke 15 is a threefold parable, a bit like a three-leafed shamrock clover, that Jesus told about lostness. The Sunday School definition of a parable is that it’s an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. So, when Jesus talks about sheep, coins and sons, He's not just an entertaining storyteller: He's illustrating heaven’s spiritual truths.