Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:12

How do we experience Emmanuel, God with us, beyond the Christmas season? In this 3-day plan, discover within the Christmas story a truth that will impact you beyond a celebration just once a year.

In this part of the "Uniqueness of Christ" series, pastor Mark Rae guides us to meditate on Jesus' unique role as Messiah or Anointed One. Multiple passages in the Bible tell us what Jesus and others said about His role and how people reacted to it. How might we best respond to Jesus' unique role?

Reflections on the events of Good Friday told by characters from the nativity stories. An imaginative exploration of the wonder of the nativity and the sacrifice of the crucifixion.

Have you ever sat in front of your oven waiting for a frozen pizza to finish cooking?... Then you know what it’s like to wait in anticipation for something you want. Well here's some Good News you don’t have to wait for: Jesus is born! God has saved the world from sin! And guess what? He’s coming back again!

If you haven't guessed it yet, in this final Advent devotional plan, Dr. Mark Rae will take us through the fourth traditional word associated with Advent: PEACE. The word translated as peace in the Old Testament is the Hebrew word shalom, which means "everything as it should be." Jesus came to line up everything the way God meant it to be – Jesus is our shalom.

In the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas, it can be easy to forget what (and for whom!) this season is all about. These devotionals are an invitation to slow down—even if only for 5 minutes—to read Scripture, engage your senses, and contemplate reflective questions.

The angel gave the shepherds a sign leading them to a special field prophesied in Micah. This sign is often overlooked in our studies and even mistranslated in some Bibles. Come discover how the shepherds found Jesus, and what this means about the gritty details in our own lives. God does not miss a thing. He is in the details which point to our destiny.

In the “God With Us” study, we will walk through Luke 2:1-38 and take a closer look at three key components of the Christmas story: the arrival, announcement, and assignment of Immanuel.

You’re determined to celebrate a Savior-centered Christmas with your family. But now the questions about Santa are coming. How can you make Christmas magical yet all about Christ?

This 3-day devotional, Blessed to Be a Blessing, explores God’s miraculous provision, unexpected generosity, and deep, sacrificial love. Reflect on how God meets our needs, often in surprising ways, and how we’re called to pass His blessings forward. Be encouraged this Christmas season to extend love, meet needs, and share hope with those around you.