Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 19:1

Human need comes in many different forms—from a stranger asking for directions to a loved one in desperate need of healing. Our care for them can be physical, but often it is care for the soul, such as being present with a friend experiencing heartbreak. A hurting world calls for people who care. In Scripture we discover various folks who need the care of the followers of Jesus.

In this devotional, a syndicated radio host (and one of America’s funniest writers) has this to say to us: Dear Everybody, We have a serious problem: All of us think we’re good people. But Jesus says we’re not. Sincerely, Brant P. Hansen

Our God is a God of justice! From the beginning to the end of the biblical story, God desires that all people will know him, and that humans would serve, not oppress; share, rather than hoard; and empower, rather than demean. This 7-day study takes you on a brief journey through both the Old and New Testament, and shares important examples from Christian history.

A blind beggar crying out desperately by the side of the road, an immoral woman despised as dirty by polite society, a corrupt government employee hated by all – how could any of these people from society’s fringes hope to connect with a holy God? Based on insights from the book of Luke in the Africa Study Bible, follow Jesus as he bridges the gap between God and the marginalized.

Learn how to love like you’ve been loved. This plan, with content from Called 2 Love: A 40-day Journey into Marriage Intimacy by Dr. David and Teresa Ferguson and Steve and Barbara Uhlmann, will help you begin to experience deepened closeness with your spouse and learn how to write your own marriage story. Experience God’s love for you and live out that love with your spouse.

Stories of Hope through music is a multimedia venture, created by Eric and Anissa Haney, through which we encounter hope in Jesus through inspiring New Testament stories brought to life through musical arrangements for jazz orchestra. Hear the music and read the devotional and stories in scripture through this 7-day reading plan.

How did Jesus make such a difference in this world? The Gospels reveal several answers, but one stands out. In this seven-day study, pastor Kyle Idleman reflects on how Jesus modeled for us specific ways of making a profound and lasting impact on others: one person at a time.

Does is seem strange that loving God and others more fully would be the result of a book focused on money? Dig into these excerpts showing what Jesus taught and we forgot. Swap duty for freedom, worry for gratitude, envy for joy as you begin to understand your calling to be God’s steward.

In the midst of trials, love can - and does – triumph. It is never easy - choosing to love when you are angry, hurt, or upset is a challenge that can test the most tender of hearts. But, with God, it is possible. Let’s explore how love, when tested, can conquer, succeed and triumph in the most difficult of situations.

Have you ever noticed so much of Jesus' ministry happened over meals? Around the table, Jesus taught about the new community He was creating, called the Kingdom of God, and demonstrated who can be invited. In this series from Compassion Canada, we explore what the meals of Jesus can teach us about following Jesus and breaking our bread.