Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 9:57

Being a child of God, a follower and disciple of Jesus is a wonderful privilege. But every Christian must understand that there is a cost – it is not always easy to be a follower of Jesus. This study is about the cost of discipleship.

 As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. And when we learn to live for heaven, the cares and weights of this world fall off our shoulders in light of our place in God’s advancing Kingdom. In this 7-day plan, you’ll create space every day to cast your burdens at the feet of Jesus, and rejoice in the hope of the eternal life you’re already living in God. 

Being filled with the Holy Spirit is simple, but it is a foundational element of the Christian life that many Christ-followers miss. Spend 7 prayerful days in God’s Word as Pastor James MacDonald guides you through his teaching on the role of the Holy Spirit and how we can be filled to overflowing with His life-giving presence in our lives. 

In a crowded Christmas season, most of us feel the stress and anxiety of family relationships, financial pressure, hasty decisions, and disappointed expectations. So go ahead. Take a breath. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan and realize the weight we feel may be something God never asked us to carry. How about we let go of the baggage? Let’s travel light.

Three times in I Samuel, Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, "Come, Let's Go!" Three times in Revelation 22 Jesus said, "I'm coming soon!" It's been more than 2,000 years since Jesus made this promise. Jesus gave the church a simple job to do. It's called the Great Commission. So church, why hasn't Jesus COME back yet? We need discipleship in evangelism! COME, LET'S GO!

Are you ready to start a life-changing journey? Experience and walk with Jesus through chapters eight to fourteen of the gospel according to Luke. Witness the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth. Discover who Jesus is, why he came to earth, what his message was, and what he wants you to do. Your discovery will impact your family, friends, and community.

The Bible is full of powerful metaphors and word pictures to help us not only understand who Jesus is, but who we are and how we can relate to Him. Because when we know who we are, we will know what to do. During this seven day reading plan we will look at five Mantras of Jesus that will encourage, motivate, and direct the church in the years to come.

Traveling through the Himalayan mountains, David Platt was confronted with staggering physical and spiritual needs unlike any he had ever seen. Leaving, Platt asked fundamental questions about his life and ministry. In the Something Needs to Change Bible study, Platt takes you on a life-altering trek through the gospel of Luke asking: What does it mean to follow Jesus in a world filled with urgent physical and spiritual needs?

Jesus began his ministry by calling all people to "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand". He chose a few to be his disciples, telling them to "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men". This is a 10-day devotional on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus – responding to his call and following him faithfully.

Over the course of 10-days, read the book of Luke alongside passages and questions from Lydia Brownback, and see how the Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the promised King of kings, showcasing how Jesus’s earthly ministry is good news to the downtrodden, the hurting, and the outsider.