Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 12:20

It's easy to be overwhelmed by evil in the world—wars, political violence, sickness, and personal conflicts remind us we are not in control. But there is a God who is. In Acts 12, everything seems to be going wrong for the church, until God demonstrates his power to save. Join Jack for three days in Acts 12, and remember we have a good King in heaven, we need a heavenly perspective, and God uses our prayers to change the world.

In 50 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover the essential question Paul asked the Lord while he was traveling to Damascus: "What shall I do, Lord?" Have you ever asked yourself, "What difference am I making with my life?" On some level, we all struggle to find our own answer to that fundamental question. The search for significance is the underlying motivation for virtually all human activity.

Sometimes it seems like God is failing. The same was true for those first disciples too. This 5-day plan will take you through a time when it looked like God’s kingdom promises just weren’t coming true, through the lens of Acts 12. It continues our journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

In this six-day plan, we walk through Acts 8–12 and explore how God continues to build his church through unlikely people, unexpected circumstances, and faithful obedience. From the scattering of believers and the salvation of outsiders, to the dramatic conversion of Saul, the inclusion of the Gentiles, and the mystery of answered and unanswered prayer, these chapters show that God’s mission cannot be stopped. You’ll be invited to trust God’s purposes when life feels uncertain and grow in courage, humility, and faith as you follow Jesus wherever he leads.

How can serving others lead to spiritual danger? Peter Greer, the CEO of a Christian nonprofit, shares how his noble intentions got off track—and how he got back on course. His story provides valuable lessons for anyone serving in ministry. Based on The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good, by Peter Greer with Anna Haggard, published by Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, in 2014. Used by permission.

Want to gain confidence in what God is doing in our world? Over seven days, this plan shows how we can be totally confident in Jesus’ unstoppable kingdom from the Book of Acts. Betrayal, persecution, racial tensions, plots to kill and a storm to end all storms—nothing stops God’s plans.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

An exciting look at the birth of the early church, through the eyes of Luke, the author of the gospel of Luke. This series combines video clips from the movie, The Book of Acts, with thought-provoking questions for reflection, discussion and practical life application.

What does it mean to live a life when God's Holy Spirit speaks? Following Part 1 of our "Led by the Spirit" devotion, we will now travel through Acts 9-19 and witness how the Holy Spirit continues to work in the life of Paul in extraordinary ways. These devotions will unpack the Spirit’s guidance, bold miracles, and the early disciples' powerful testimony. Learn how you, too, can be a vessel for God’s work and be moved by the same Spirit that ignited the early church.

NASB 2020 a faithful rendition in music. Instructions: If you go to the NASB 2020 translation and switch the audio narrator to Music Bible the entire Bible audio will switch to the Music Bible Audio. Experience the early church and the work of the Holy Spirit in Acts in just 14 days through word-for-word Scripture songs. Each day, listen to passages that recount the boldness of the apostles, the spread of the Gospel, and God’s guiding presence—brought to life through music.