Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 4:18

“All generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me,” Mary sang. And she was right. She became the mother of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God! This gives her a unique position in God’s salvation plan. This reading plan is about Mary, a humble and blessed woman with great faith.

From the creators of the BEMA Podcast, BEMA Liturgy is here to help you slow down, form groups around Scripture, and live out the life that Jesus has called us to. We encourage you to find a group that can be a part of this journey with you as you study, pray, and worship.

We live in a diverse society with a history of ethnic conflict. As the early church discovered, the gospel has enormous implications for how we relate to others from different backgrounds. These readings offer perspective on an issue that has been a struggle throughout history and insight for our response today. Commentary is excerpted from the Modern Life Study Bible.

 As we see chaos in the world around us, we want to have hope. But what is hope and where does it come from? Hope is more than simple optimism that things get better or a finger-crossed wishing that things go our way. Hope can be the most powerful force in life. Live Hope Minute explores the life-transforming concept of true hope and how to keep a godly perspective in our current circumstances.  

Going beyond the generic perception that generosity is to do only with money, we will explore how generosity needs to be demonstrated in our relationships, church and everyday life. In other words, we believe that generosity is a lifestyle and that it is an essential response to the gospel. As Christians, we should be the most generous community in India.

In this 14 day Bible plan, I want to show you a side of Jesus that we have often been scared to embrace, the Jesus who sends tables and chairs crashing over because he is gripped by a passion to interrupt injustice. The Jesus who parties late at night with the wrong crowd because he is so radically welcoming of those at the bottom of the heap. This is the Jesus who loves justice and compassion.

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.

What drives you to live beyond yourself, to embrace Jesus’ commission to make disciples of all nations? Jesus reached beyond His own people and calls His followers to do the same. These Bible stories will engage you in God’s vision and reveal what Michael Jordan, an Israelite servant girl, a Samaritan leper and others teach us about our own mission—and being compelled by Christ’s love.

In the Gospel of Luke, we find a unique account of Jesus’ life. Luke shows us how much Jesus sees, knows, and cares for His people. He continually goes out of His way to help those in need and to seek the lost. This Gospel also shows us what it truly means to follow Jesus and what it may cost us when we do.

You may be incarcerated, but you are not forgotten. Here is two weeks' worth of hope, including devotions and encouraging testimonies from former inmates in a reading plan developed by Hope is Alive Ministries, with the assistance of Beth Niestemski, LCSW, former Associate Director of Mental Health for New York City's Rikers Island.

Finding rest for your soul during restless times. A bible reading plan grounding your soul in the steadiness and security of Jesus. Produced by Generation Ministries

The more we pursue God, the more we want to strip away the clutter that distracts us from Him. This collection of studies, compiled and adapted from writing by  Tearfund contributor Sarah Wiggins, has been brought together to help us to consider what it means to truly (and simply) live life in all its fullness.

You will be taken on a 15-day journey that begins with deeper discernment of your unique identity and calling in Christ, moves through examination of the motives and intents of your heart, and ends with exploring practices of deeper partnership with God. You will discover a kingdom model for leadership and uncover hidden barriers that may be keeping you from reaching your full leadership potential in God.

Did you know there are over 30 different names for God in the Bible? Every name means something and reveals something to us about who God is. In this Bible Reading Plan, we'll dive into the meaning and context behind 15 of the names of God and discover how they impact our relationship with him.

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the Life, Ministry & Identity of Jesus! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you but for the global church. Let's dive in!

The message of Pentecost is that we are not alone. In a specific moment in time, 50 days after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, the Spirit of God was poured out on all people – forever! This Pentecost series explores and celebrates the powerful difference doing life with the Spirit can make in our lives, in communities and in the world.

Meditations on Messiah is a fifteen-day journey that leads you outward to the gospel story, back to the wonder of the Incarnation, and upward to the majesty of Jesus. Each day offers a simple rhythm of Scripture, reflection, and prayer—creating space to slow down, breathe deeply, and let truth awaken fresh wonder. May your heart be drawn again to the beauty of Christ, the promised One who has come, who is with us, and who will come again.

Journey through the book of Luke with Christian author Mike Raiter and meet our Lord Jesus. Read about Jesus' journey and ministry in Galilee. 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.

Luke is all about Jesus! This 13-day plan will walk you through the book of Luke by reading only 1-2 chapters a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

God works in us in many ways. He uses scripture, prayer, pastors, community, godly friends, and more. Each avenue can help transform us more and more into His image. As we dedicate our lives to Christ, He has made us new and continues to make us new.

Jesus-Style Leadership (JSL) offers 80 biblical devotions designed to help young Christian leaders develop a biblical way of leadership that will ensure their leadership calling and gifting is greatly used by God in his kingdom. JSL is all about leading Jesus' way. This first Plan focuses on God's call to leadership and the impact of God's grace on leadership.

Beginning with God’s covenants with Noah, Abram and David, these readings explore God’s ongoing mission to restore his broken creation, drawing people back to himself. God’s mission finds its fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ, a mission which the church continues today. Be part of a global movement changing the world around you by reading the Bible aloud for one minute every day.

As a team, it is our prayer that Catalyst would spark a life-changing encounter with Jesus that would continue well after the event. Let’s dive deeper into the Holy Scriptures with this reading plan developed with American Bible Society. You’re the fulfillment of answered prayers; a generation desiring to know God and to be known by him. It’s on that foundation alone that we believe we will change the world.

In this BibleX study, you will explore the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. You will study portions of Scripture, learn the key points by viewing a short video, and grow by applying the Scripture’s teachings to your life. BibleX is a free resource to help expand your knowledge of the Bible.

How can you celebrate your family—a sanctuary of love and life? Sign up for a 21-day Lectio Divina devotional and journey through the Gospel of Luke with your family or community. As you listen to God’s Word, and meditate on stories of hope and healing, allow the sacred Scriptures to transform your understanding of God’s unconditional love.