Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Zephaniah 3:16

Prophesying during the reign of King Josiah, Zephaniah’s ministry concerned the sinfulness of Judah and her neighbors. Zephaniah prophesied about a coming “day of the Lord,” when God will pour out His wrath on those who persist in their wickedness. Zephaniah reminds us that although the coming judgment of the Lord is severe, God stands ready to save those who trust in Him.

This 5-day plan will walk you through the book of Zephaniah. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what’s happening in the text. In this plan, you will learn how God's purifying fire is not for destruction but for creating a world where the humble are exalted and learning to embrace humility as the key to inheriting God's kingdom.

Worship is more than just singing and praying. There’s more going on in those songs and prayers than most people realize. They are a way of engaging in a spiritual battle. This is the second of four 5-day plans designed to help you navigate that spiritual battle using worship as your weapon, especially against the power of guilt and shame.

As children of the Most High God, our lives are meant to be marked by contagious, unceasing joy. We’ve been given a new nature of joy in Jesus. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover new found joy as you learn to abide in God, and allow the Holy Spirit to bear the wonderful fruit of his presence in your life. 

Connilyn Cossette, Christy Award finalist and CBA bestselling author, delves into the often-overlooked Cities of Refuge mentioned in both Numbers 35 and Joshua 20. This seven-day study will examine the history and purpose of these Levitical cities in order to discover how these cities are a portrayal of not only the perfect balance between Yahweh’s justice and mercy, but of our Messiah himself. 

We’re not perfect. In fact, we mess up on a regular basis. How can we be certain of salvation or even pleasing God if we continue to fall short so often? This plan reminds us that we don’t have to FIND God... because He isn’t lost or hiding. Rather, He pursues us and is right there when we choose to look.

Our fears interpret certain words as if they are a sentence. Cancer is a word, not a life sentence. Likewise, COVID-19 is just a word. The majority of people affected, recover. The purpose of this devotional is to encourage believers to look up during the lockdown, to be set free from fears by the power of the Spirit so that we can live without boundaries.

The phrase “The day of the Lord” appears many times in the Bible. For the writers of the Bible, the expectation of this day played an important part in the way they lived their lives. In this plan, we will discover how the meaning of this phrase can shape our life and view of God. We will learn the importance of living our life in expectation of this day.

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient -love is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

Inspired by the feature film Learning You, this seven-day devotional explores the heart of a Father who never gives up on His children. Through scenes of pain, patience, and redemption, you’ll discover that real love doesn’t quit—it stays, learns, endures, and ultimately rejoices. Whether you’re a parent, spouse, or believer wrestling with faith in the middle of life’s storms, these reflections will remind you that God’s love still runs toward you… and He’s still learning you.

Easter Week: A Liturgy for the Unreached invites you to continue in the Church’s historic rhythms, rejoicing in the risen Christ while praying for those who have yet to hear. Each day includes Scripture, historic prayer, reflection, worship, and intercession for unreached peoples — connecting resurrection hope to global mission. The empty tomb is not private hope. It is global good news. Christ is risen — and the nations will sing, “Worthy is the Lamb.”

Who is Jesus? What is his character like? Must we be afraid as God approaches us? Is he truly who he claims to be? Is Jesus accessible to everyone? In this devotion we will explore all of this and more.

Whether you seek to build up your faith or you desire to be encouraged, this is for you.  Life can throw challenges your way that leave you questioning your purpose, and wondering how to get back on track. I have personally experienced the healing and restoring power of God through His love letters. I pray that as you go through these love letters, you receive strength for the journey ahead.

It’s a question we’ve all asked in moments of grief, confusion, or suffering. Pain is never easy - and often, God feels far away. But what if He is closer than we think? In this Bible plan, we’ll take a raw and hopeful look at faith in the midst of hardship. Together, we’ll explore a biblical “theology of pain” - discovering how God meets us in suffering, how hope can rise in darkness, and how His presence carries us when life hurts the most.

Have you ever felt like you were waiting on God to work in your life? Maybe you were hoping God would restore your health or relationship. What if we changed how we waited? What if, instead of waiting on God to act, we wait in Him. What would it look like? In this 11-day reading plan, we will examine what God can do in us as we remain in Him.

Reflect on the books of the Minor Prophets through powerfully crafted images and helpful questions to reflect upon.

They’re called the "minor prophets," but they contain major power. In this reading plan, you’ll spend twelve days with portions of these twelve powerful books to discover power in the small things and hope in the midst of despair."

The year 2020 was a year filled with lows that promoted stress, fear, and doubt. This 14-day reading plan helps you rediscover the joy of God's Word. Written by: Laurie Nichols

"Be still, and know that I am God;" (PSALM 46:10a). Many Christians are familiar with this verse, but do we really understand it? This exhortation applies when we are distracted by our successes, as when we are fearful and disquieted by some troublesome news. We need to learn to quiet ourselves by opening God’s Word and gaining His perspective in both cases.

Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son to a crowd of tax collectors and sinners, the unsavory people of that time. The Pharisees stand by in judgment. As we read together, we will explore the themes of repentance, returning, and rejoicing. Hopefully, we will be challenged and encouraged as we reflect on our own seasons and events that draw us back towards the Father – only to find Him running towards us!

“This Christmas season let’s remember that God’s promises are not like ours – fragile and sometimes forgotten – but are firm, fulfilled and forever. In every wrapped gift, flickering Christmas tree light and sung carol, may we see a reflection of the ultimate gift: Jesus, the righteous branch – our everlasting hope.” (The Promise of a Righteous Branch – Robbie Parkin)

What if absolute joy isn't found online, but in the connections we build offline? With God and with others. Offline is a 20-day devotional designed to help you log off the emotional rollercoaster and discover a joy that doesn’t fade when life gets hard. We'll explore how to find unshakable joy by connecting with God, building real-life relationships, navigating our emotions, and even finding purpose in suffering.

Tales of triumph and tragedy in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. The history of Kings of Israel and Judah is a story of divine faithfulness despite human failure. These flawed rulers point us towards the one true faithful king. Part III covers the kings of Judah leading up to the exiles of Israel and Judah.

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. This Advent Plan can help you to enter in to the season with daily scriptures to prepare you spiritually for the birth of Jesus Christ.

In a season that is often characterized by the hustle and bustle of holiday celebrations, shopping and decorations, it is our hope that the Practices of Advent reading plan will provide you a daily invitation to practice the Hope, Peace, Joy and Love reflected in the gift God has provided in Jesus Christ – meeting our own longing for, and need of, forgiveness, salvation and a new beginning.