Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 7:42

Many Christians get caught up in debates around the question “What is the role of a woman?” But what if God wants to love us far more than He wants to use us? These powerful devotionals aren’t so much about what women should do or not do as they are about God’s marvelous design for each one of us.

Throughout the New Testament, Jesus shows compassion toward unlikely “sinners” who expressed great faith. Whether tax collectors, Roman centurions, or Samaritan women, Jesus repeatedly shows that he came to rescue people burdened with shame. During this plan, Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong illustrates how these stories strengthen our understanding of God’s empathy and knowledge of how all types of people express beautiful faith in Jesus.

In Scripture we’re told to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:34-40). Yet many of us don’t love ourselves, at least not as much as God intends, and this affects how we live. These devotionals are for anyone who wishes to feel more fulfilled and wants to become the person God created them to be.

In Luke 7:36-50, Jesus‘ meal with the religious leaders was interrupted by a woman who was unable to contain her love for Him. In the “Food For Thoughts“ Bible study, we‘re going to take a closer look at this surprising story and discover five areas where Jesus wants to change our mindset!

Though the words foster care are not in the Bible, the call for God's people to care for the vulnerable is clear throughout all of Scripture. This devotional, written specifically for foster parents, offers life-giving promises and hope-filled truths specific to the unique joys and challenges faced by those who open their homes and hearts to kids.

We find our footing, belonging, purpose, and peace in and through a relationship with Jesus. You wouldn’t expect a relationship to thrive if communication was sparse, and time together was disposable. The further we move away from God, the harder the distance feels to regain. Unlike our earthly relationships, this is simply not the case with God. The moment we return, we are welcomed with beautiful restoration.

Jesus is loved by many but often misunderstood. Some embrace his compassion while ignoring his call to holiness, while others cling to truth but forget his grace. In this 5-day plan, we’ll explore why following Jesus is controversial and how his teaching on hell, salvation, identity, and grace confronts our culture and transforms our lives. The real Jesus is full of both grace and truth, and he invites us to trust him, follow him, and find life in him alone.

In this six-day study, Tiffany reveals the healing power of Jesus’ unconditional love through his encounters with six hurting women in the Gospels. Each life-changing encounter reveals a compassionate Savior who offers hope and second chances, helping us to embrace our own value and indispensable role in the kingdom. Experience the unfailing companionship of Jesus, who heals our deepest hurts and proves to be all we’ve ever needed. 

If Jesus were on board with every idea His followers have staked His claim in, then He’d be one incredibly confused Son of God, always at odds with Himself and overly busy leading the charge for both sides of every debate. Thankfully, Jesus speaks for Himself. You can read His words in this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Things Jesus Never Said.

There are several accounts in God’s word where Divine Switches occurred. God’s power in Divine Switches can happen in one’s health, career, mindset, relationship, and family. When God Divinely Switches your situation, age, gender, and one’s background can’t thwart God’s plan. No longer live defined by your past, or by someone’s thoughts regarding you, understand that a Divine Switch can suddenly happen when you align with God.