Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Malachi 2:16

Dig into God's Word to find answers about divorce from Jesus, who is full of grace and truth. 

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the tenth part "The Prophets." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Marriage is a sacred creation by our Father in Heaven. Scripture is full of instruction for our marriages. God knew that it would not always be easy, but it is clear that He holds marriage in high esteem. Let's explore what God has to say about marriage and along the way, see what He might have to say to us about our marriage.

As you pray to God for guidance in your leadership, it sometimes seems that God is not listening. Even when you are eager to hear a response, God remains silent. In these readings, we uncover six reasons why God might not be answering your prayers. Each of the reasons comes straight from the Bible and gives you an actionable checklist to ensure your prayer life is on track.

As you pray to God for guidance, it sometimes seems that God is not listening. Even when you are eager to hear a response – any response – God remains silent. In these readings, we uncover six reasons why God might not be answering your prayers. Each of the reasons comes straight from the Bible and gives you an actionable checklist to ensure your prayer life is on track.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

Marriage was never meant to be shaped by pressure, culture, loneliness, or personal ambition. It was designed by God to reflect Christ and His Church. In this 5-day Plan, we will return to Scripture to rediscover marriage as covenant, purpose, love, sacrifice, mutual accountability, and worship. Whether you are single, preparing for marriage, married, or mentoring others, this Plan will help you embrace a balanced biblical perspective and take one faithful step toward God’s original design.

Pornography is so damaging to the intimacy God has design married couples to experience. How do you deal with it when porn use has damaged your relationship? This 6-day reading plan will help you understand this form of sexual sin, and how to resolve it in your relationship. Get resources on marriage, parenting, faith, and more at FocusOnTheFamily.com.

Following the prophecy of Malachi—the final book of the Old Testament—God's chosen people endured over 400 years of silence as they awaited the arrival of the Messiah. His words held immense weight for the Jews of his day. So, too, should they for the church today. This 6-day study delves into the key points of Malachi's message to believers—both then and now.

Somberly closing the Old Testament, Malachi shows that a thousand years after Sinai, unfaithfulness, greed, and injustice continue to plague God’s people. Moreover, Malachi’s ministry initiates centuries of prophetic silence. Despite the growing darkness, however, Malachi prophesies a coming messenger who would prepare the way of the Lord. Four hundred years later, a new era of redemption dawned when the cries of John the Baptist echoed in the wilderness.

In this plan, join Dave Cornes for an in-depth look at the book of Malachi. If you’re tired of going through the motions, discover what it means to live fully devoted to the God whose love for you is based on His promise, not your performance. Recover faithfulness in your relationships. Learn to practice justice and generosity. Amidst life’s struggles, embrace the extraordinary righteousness that is yours through Jesus.

Sexuality is beautiful when it is lived according to God's standards. How can you talk about sexuality so naturally? Simply because God created sexuality! He created man and woman as sexual beings, and He said it was good! We want to present God's standards, normalize, and look at this gift God has given us through His own eyes.

Loving a woman well doesn’t come naturally, and it doesn’t come with a manual. In this 6-day Bible plan, psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss shares biblical wisdom and practical insight to help men love their wives with intention, humility, and consistency. Through Scripture, reflection, and decades of counseling experience, you’ll learn how to view your wife as a gift from God, develop daily habits of love, build healthy marriage structures, pray together, and embrace servanthood as the foundation of a godly marriage.

Divorce is an incredibly lonely time that causes one to wrestle with why God feels far away and whether God cares or has a place for you. In this 7 day sample, Richard Crooks shares insights from scripture and personal experience with a warm, empathetic style to address some difficult topics of divorce. He directs the reader to relevant scriptures to seek God’s comfort and direction for this troubling time.

Find insight into common life struggles through wisdom shared by Phil and Al Robertson. Real-Life stories written by Phil and Al address some common struggles that bring people to the Bible looking for guidance. This 7 day reading plan is created from content in the Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible Published by Thomas Nelson.

It takes a lot of sacrifice and compromise for two people to become one in marriage. Add a disability into the mix and the struggles can seem overwhelming. Physical and emotional impairments often clamor for undivided attention, which can lead to self-centeredness and other barriers. But when a couple determines to keep Jesus Christ at the center of the relationship, a disability can actually become a benefit in a marriage.

Divorce is everywhere today, even inside of families that go to church. And if your parents are in the midst of this difficult situation, you might feel like it is your fault or that life is spinning out of control. This seven-day plan will help you find God in the midst of the confusion and hurt you are experiencing.

During the wedding ceremony, it is easy to tell what the husband’s role is. Stand here, repeat after me, say “I do,” and kiss the bride. Easy! But what happens after the wedding? This 8-day plan will help husbands understand their biblical role in marriage.

During this nine day reading plan you will explore God’s design and purpose for marriage. We will also discuss five habits of a healthy, God-honoring marriage and how you can incorporate them into your own marriage. So whether your marriage is “going well” and you’re looking for a little more or you’re about to “throw in the towel” and call it quits, this plan can help!

Samson is perhaps one of the most head-scratching characters in the Old Testament. Although anointed by God, his life didn’t always reflect it. Join us as we study his time as the last judge of Israel in Judges 13-16 and see how we are not so different from Samson and how God can truly use anyone to accomplish His purposes.

People have different views on marriage. Some find it extraordinarily old-fashioned, others find it extremely romantic, and others are hurt by their spouse’s infidelity or their parents’ divorce. But above all these opinions or experiences is God’s Word which has a lot to say about marriage. Discover in this reading plan what God’s view on marriage is.

God created us for relationship, but relationships are not always easy. In this 10-day plan, we’ll look at what Scripture says about friendship, family, singleness, marriage, and neighbors. Each day will help you see how the gospel shapes the way we love, serve, forgive, honor, and live faithfully with the people God has placed in our lives.

Having already completed one of The Overflow’s most popular Devos for the album The Struggle, we are excited to be partnering with Tenth Avenue North once again. Over these 14 days, Mike Donehey explains the concept that we are Cathedrals because the Spirit of God lives in us. By extension, all of the earth is now holy ground.

Advent Chai with Malachi is a devotional designed to help readers draw near to God in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Scriptures from the Book of Malachi are accompanied by reflections on each passage and end with a simple prayer.

Marriage is an amazing gift from God, but it is also hard. Many marriages struggle--partners either don’t know how to treat each other or they know and don't want to change. These devotions are for married people, for those who hope to be married, and for all of you who used to be married. Relisten to God's words about this sacred institution and rededicate your ways to be more like his ways.