Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 17:4

The Life of Abraham is a seven-part devotional series from Yellow Balloons. His journey is a particularly beautiful mirror of every person’s relationship with God. Struggling to understand, leaning on His promises, trying to do better, and pointing toward the glory of the Divine, Abraham’s life has a lot to teach us about the journey of faith, acceptance, approval, and the courage to continue to partner with our Creator.

Naming our purpose is one of the most powerful things we can do. God is a Creator with wisdom, strategy, and precision. Those tugs on your heart that say you were meant to see and do more are a clue to how He designed you. Naming helps us understand the specific value of what we have been given. It gives us something to visualize. It gives us something to practice!

The Bible is full of stories about interesting men who loved the Lord and stepped fully into His plan and purpose for their lives! This plan covers a few of these men, so read along. Be inspired and ask the Lord what you can learn through their stories and how He wants to use you!

No one wants to talk about failure, but we all miss the mark from time to time. Even our biblical heroes did things they shouldn’t have done. But when we mess up or our circumstances seem dire, God steps in to make things right. That’s the beauty of an unfailing God, one who is with us every step of the way.

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.

Knowing the names of God brings us closer and to a deeper relationship with Him. Throughout the scriptures, we see either God reveal himself, or the people call out to a particular characteristic attributed to His Name. Over the next few days, as we contemplate the resurrection, let us dive deeper into the personhood of God. In this plan, we will go over a few of the Names of God.

When life hits like a tornado, where do we go? When we’re anxious about the future, to whom do we turn? Over thousands of years, God’s people have faced setbacks, even disasters. Their experiences show us ways we can respond and how our faith in God can remain intact—and maybe get even more real.

This plan guides you through the story of the Bible, showing how all sixty-six books combine to form one unified narrative. Weaving together the rich theological truths found in Genesis through Revelation, this 9-day study shows the eternal significance of what God is doing in the world and how He invites us to be a part of it.

This reading plan explores the account of Abraham's life in Genesis from a distinctly Christian perspective in order to answer questions such as: What did these stories mean for those who first received them? And what do they mean for us today?

Being a Christian is about reading your Bible, praying to God, and attending church services, right? Yes, it is, but there is much more. As a Christian, you live coram Deo, before God. You continually live in His presence. You live under His authority and to His glory. This reading plan explains how you can walk with God every day of your life.