Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 1:7

Every year, we gather to pray and fast so we can listen to God’s voice and know what He is telling us to do. Amid impossible situations, God’s miracles and wonders point to who He is so that we may trust Him and share about Him with others. This family devotional is designed to be used by parents with children from ages two to twelve.

In our personal relationship with Jesus, there is an upward dynamic from earth to heaven - prayers going UP, praises going UP, worship going UP that allow us to know Jesus more intimately. We are also called to have a horizontal axis to our faith - an OUTworking to our world. This is a seven-day reading plan designed to help you have an Up & Out faith this year.

What does it mean to be Empowered by the Holy Spirit? This 7-day plan will introduce you to a life full of the Holy Spirit and help discover the Fruitfulness that is only found in Him. Topics in this plan include being full of life, knowing the Holy Spirit as a person, being transformed by the Holy Spirit, Praying in the Spirit, speaking in tongues and other Spiritual gifts.

With a zealous passion and clear vision, leaders long for meaningful change. Every leader desires to see God powerfully send His Spirit. Learn the seven things the Apostles did to prepare for the Spirit to come at Pentecost.

This Bible study plan will show you the diversity, depth, and divine promise of the Great Commission. You will see there are several Great Commission passages that Jesus said at different times. The study will give some contextual background, synthesize the passages to give you a more robust view of the task, and give some practical next steps to help you better fulfill the Great Commission.

Do you feel stuck? Do you think God has forgotten you and left you in a place of waiting? Do you feel aimless and lacking purpose? Join me as we see what God wants us to do while waiting. You are not alone.

The responsibilities of motherhood leave many of us feeling like we’re sidelined from God’s work for a season. The book of Acts, however, reminds us that we are commissioned to be witnesses for Christ wherever he has us. In this series, we’re studying stories of those described as being “full of the Spirit” to explore the unique ways in which the Holy Spirit empowers our mission as moms today.

If you knew you only had one week left to live, what would you do? Jesus’ last week is called the Passion Week. The word Passion connotes suffering, deep emotion, and longing. Read or watch Joyce Koo Dalrymple explore Jesus’ final days leading up to the Crucifixion. Understand the deep longings of His heart and the mission He came to accomplish.

Fishermen, soldiers, tentmakers, philosophers. The Holy Spirit employs all sorts of people, professions, and gifts to spread the Good News to the ends of the earth. Old and young, rich and poor—all can make a difference. Since Roman times, Jesus’ Kingdom has moved into the nations along pathways such as missionary trips, community outreach, academics, and business. What pathway might you travel to take God’s message to the world?

Drawing on James Spencer's book titled Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, this Bible Plan examines eight characteristics evident in the Scriptures and in the life of 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody (e.g., surrendered, prayerful, humbled, undistracted, and studious). A free guide including these reflections along with activities and additional devotional content is also available for download from D. L. Moody Center.