Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 18:17

Theologian Krish Kandiah had been a missionary, a youth worker and a pastor – but for all his Christian qualifications, he found himself lost in his relationship with God. That was until he rediscovered his Christian faith through a simple secret: he was adopted by God. Krish shows us how the doctrine of adoption helps us to understand everything; it gives us purpose and power, perspective and peace.

To understand the mind of God we must first understand his heart. Jesus teaches many hard and sometimes confusing things. In these devotional reflections inspired by the book, 5 Assumptions About God and Why They Are Wrong, you will embark on a journey that will allow us to put aside our preconceived ideas about God and listen to Jesus’ own words as we explore what is in the heart and mind of God.

Luke’s Gospel is a beautiful and powerful telling of the life of Jesus. Luke focuses on Jesus as the Son of Man, the foretold Messiah who came to “seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). This Gospel shows us the “Upside-Down Kingdom” - that God uses what the world deems foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong.

The welcome of Christ was astonishing to the culture around him. He gave voice to the speechless, frustrated the powerful, and humbled the wise. As Christians, our welcome should be like his– wonderfully surprising, deeply challenging, and firmly rooted in love. This five-week study explores the complicated and beautiful welcome of Jesus toward his most beloved creation, human beings. Jump in with us, individually or with a small group, and let’s transform how we show welcome.

Journey through the book of Luke with Christian author Mike Raiter and meet our Lord Jesus. Read about Jesus' journey and ministry as He journeys to Jerusalem. Be amazed at His authority over disease and death and hear His call to surrender, repent and be forgiven of our sin. Following Him into a renewed relationship with God our Father.

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The Christmas season can be an incredibly stressful time of the year. With all the busyness of the Holidays, it’s easy to lose focus on the true meaning of Christmas, the coming of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. The Christmas at Graystone Bible Reading Plan continues our study through the gospel of Luke and helps keep our focus on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ.

How do we begin to show others the love of God and exhort them to “be loved?” Included in this Be.Loved. study guide, you will find 25 simple acts of love that can change someone’s life forever. We invite you to do one simple act of love each day for 25 days. Included with each suggestion is a verse and an opportunity to reflect on how God moved.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be a spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Word of Love.”