Jenesis 28:19

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 second part "Abraham, Isaac and Jacob." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

When we draw near to God, He is faithful to draw near to us. In this 5-day Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel, you’ll look at a few biblical characters who experienced God in unexpected and unique ways—all pointing to His personal, purposeful, and praiseworthy character.

Two sisters united in heart but torn apart by circumstance—the story of Leah and Rachel is tragic, yet full of hope. In this 5-day devotional based on episode 3 of FOX Entertainment's "The Faithful," we'll explore how these sisters' competing desires led them through heartbreak and into the joy of promises fulfilled. Their sisterhood was far from perfect, but what sisterhood is? Leah and Rachel teach us what it means to love, what it looks like to hope, and how to step into the life God has for us—even when it looks nothing like we planned.

We can all be tempted to hide the truth about ourselves, or change our true identity, to get ahead in life. In this six-day plan, Ken Costa explores the far-from-perfect life of Jacob, who wrestled with God to discover his true identity. When we’re brave enough to stop deceiving ourselves and others, we’re free to know God, know ourselves, and be who He created us to be.