Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 15:1

The first time an important word or phrase is mentioned in Scripture is significant. In this devotional written by members of Gateway Church's pastoral staff, we’ll unpack the special meaning behind 21 first mentions and how these foundational words and phrases lead to a richer understanding of the Bible.

Advent is the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas. It's an amazing celebration of anticipation for the birth of our Saviour! Advent celebrates four main themes: hope, love, joy and peace. Learn more about each of these topics and where they're found in the Christmas story in this four-week advent devotional series.

From Genesis to Revelation, “God’s Redemption Story” outlines the narrative of God’s plan for the reconciliation of humanity. This 12-part reading plan summarizes the story of the Bible. // Genesis begins with God creating the world and for His children to be in relationship with Him. Sin separated humanity from their loving Father. Genesis starts the story of the Father’s master plan to sacrifice his Son to redeem His children.

As people read the Bible cover to cover they can't always grasp its main idea, the so-called red thread. This reading plan will help you grasp the basic essence of what God desired to convey to us through His Word. Reading through the whole Bible is important. We suggest that you ascend up high and see the big picture at a bird's eye view.

Everlasting Covenant is a four-week study designed for the season of Advent. Advent is a season of celebrating the coming of Christ and His fulfillment of God’s promises. This study will highlight the ways Christ fulfilled God’s covenants with His people throughout history, concluding with a week of focused study on the Christmas story.

In Genesis, we encounter God's persistent relationship with his people: he continues to bless them even when they do not hold up their end of the relationship. As we journey through the story of Genesis, we receive the peaceful assurance of God's unshakeable faithfulness to his promises and to us his people! In this 4 week plan, listen to the audio guide to hear Scripture, teaching, and a worship song.

What if you could spend time meeting quietly with someone who loves you—and who accepts you just as you are? Millions of readers around the world have turned to Our Daily Bread for moments of quiet reflection with God. In just a few minutes each day, the inspiring, life-changing stories point you toward your heavenly Father and the wisdom and promises of His unchanging Word.

Life is hard. Often, it may seem hardship is our only constant, leaving us feeling frustrated and out of control. In your most challenging seasons, you need to know God does not waste your pain—he has a purpose for your struggles. This plan follows the story of Abraham and Sarah to show you how God was faithful in every step of their journey and will be in yours too.

This twelve-part plan can be read alone, with a group, or with your family! Each month, you will dive into a new part of the unified story that leads to Jesus discovering the heart of God for the whole world. Let's dive into Part two of twelve!

Eve and Mary may be the most well-known in Scripture, but the Bible is chock-full of women with rich character, bold faith, and powerful testimonies. Join us as we briefly study 30 “Women of the Bible” and learn about the ways God used them, sustained them, emboldened them, and provided for them. Women have been a part of God’s plan from the Garden of Eden until the present day. We pray your faith is encouraged and strengthened by spending some time getting to know these women’s accounts.