Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Revelation 1:1

'The Bible' is a powerful telling of stories from the Scriptures mixing live action with state-of-the-art CGI. From executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, 'The Bible' airs every Sunday night in March on the History channel (United States). This six-day plan will take you straight to the source, where you can read the Bible stories from Week 5 of this powerful television series.

Revelation is a book we either a) avoid completely b) pick and choose which scriptures to read or c) look to as a book that only relates to the future. What can we get from Revelation and is it even relevant? In Part 1 of 13 devotional plans we see that Revelation is very much a book for TODAY. And more importantly, it is a book for YOU.  

Living in an increasingly fast-paced and ever-changing world, our faith needs a laser focus on the unchanging truth of Jesus Christ. The book of Hebrews describes Jesus as being “the same yesterday and today and forever.” With eyes locked on this sure and secure target, journey through the Bible to uncover your 20/20 vision, and discover how looking to Jesus in the new year changes everything.

A series by Heidi Wysman. Apostle John, often referred to as the ‘beloved disciple,’ holds a unique and revered place in Christian history. Born in the fishing village of Bethsaida, John’s journey with Jesus began with a simple call beside the Sea of Galilee. His willingness to abandon his nets and follow Christ marked the inception of a profound relationship.

This 7-lesson Bible study focuses on the biblical doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. It emphasizes that every follower of Jesus is called to live out their priesthood, representing God on Earth and obeying the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. This series underscores the truth that in Christ, there is no division between clergy and laity — all are called to serve.

In this Plan, we’ll tackle what is perhaps the most daunting book of the Bible—Revelation. Our goal is to help you understand what these words from God would have meant for the original audience and what they might mean for us today so that we can live faithfully as followers of Jesus.

This reading plan will introduce you to the background and primary message of the Book of Revelation. It also explores the structure, content, original meaning and modern application of the Book of Revelation.

Listen to the way the biblical authors start these 14 books, psalms and letters. What matters to them most? Where do they want to begin with their readers and hearers? From Genesis to Revelation, these verses were penned over many centuries. Allow these short passages to lead you to meditate on God’s world and God’s caring relationship with the creation.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ is a book about what will happen in the future; but perhaps more importantly, it’s a book about who controls the future. More than sixty years after Jesus rose from the dead, He appears once again to His disciple John to tell him about the things to come. John sees Jesus in a whole new way: He is now risen, glorified, and clearly in charge of the universe. Jesus is Lord of everyone, everywhere, forever. The question for you and me is whether we will trust Him with our lives, believing that He holds both the present and the future in His all-powerful and loving hands.

God began by calling a man, then a nation, and finally through Jesus, established a church. The Basic Training Challenge provides you with a starting point to learn about God’s mission here on earth through the Christian church. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.