Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Thessalonians 2:16

Has Jesus already come and gone? Second Thessalonians assured fearful people who had been told a lie and that Jesus Christ’s second coming was still to come. He didn’t leave you behind. Don’t give up. This same truth keeps a fire kindled in our hearts that produces self-control, discipline, and determination to keep moving forward. Trusted Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee leads us through this short, powerful book.

Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, Paul’s second letter continues to encourage the Thessalonian church by admonishing them to stand firm on the truth (2 Thessalonians 2:15). As Paul instructs the church about the coming of Christ, we are reminded to be made worthy of God’s calling and fulfill all the good works of faith.

Join me for a three day devotional as we uncover the true meaning of Christmas. What things do you most look forward to and love about Christmas? It probably has something to do with making new memories and taking time to enjoy old ones, right? The decorations, the traditions, the celebrations with family and friends—it’s a special time of year and there’s nothing else like it. We roll our eyes when stores begin marketing the holiday months in advance, but it’s hard to blame them. Christmas is an entirely unique season, and even though we sometimes don’t want it to come at us too early, many of us can admit we also don’t want it to end. We’d rather hold on to Christmas than let it go, and it’s important to consider why.

This plan offers a 3-day journey through the book of 2 Thessalonians, making it ideal for both individual and group study.

In this five-day plan, you and your children will be challenged to view difficulties and disappointments from God’s perspective—as small pieces of a much larger story that God is writing. You’ll discover how God’s power and love can be a source of hope, and how God’s word can bring light to our dark moments. Each day includes a prayer prompt, brief scripture reading and explanation, hands-on activity, and discussion questions.

Paul writes to the church in Thessalonica to clear up confusion circulating about Jesus’ return. In a previous letter, Paul had said Jesus’ return was imminent. Some in the church took that to mean Jesus was coming back immediately. Paul corrects them and instructs the church on how to live in the meantime. Reading this study, you’ll face the reality of Jesus’ return and our responsibility to live for him.

Where do you go when life overwhelms you? God invites us to come before His throne in prayer. He waits, He listens, and He guides us as we pour out our hearts to Him. Learn how to pray in difficult times through the prayers of five godly men in the Bible who found strength before the throne of God.

Gossip, you know it’s bad, but you know you want to. A story shared. A side comment. A roll of the eyes. All of the words we use have incredible power to build up and to tear down. The words we use for gossip are especially toxic. This six-day plan is for anyone who wants clarity on what gossip is, where it stems from, and how if we have nothing nice to say, we shouldn’t say anything at all.

Values are important. They affect our decisions and behaviors. In this reading plan, kids will learn about the core values that come from a Biblical worldview. In Lightgliders, we talk about these values all the time because they are life-changing and based on the story of God’s love for us revealed in the Bible.

Coming to major crossroads in life can be an intimidating and nerve-wracking experience. Follow God's Word and he promises your paths will be made straight.