Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 15:13

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on Jesus’s final moments and words with his disciples, preparing them for his crucifixion to come. It is Jesus’s last will & testament. This plan focuses on the first half of Jesus's words in John 15 and is part of an ongoing series.

Jesus commands his people to love one another, and in his high priestly prayer, he asked for unity in the church. What does the Bible mean by love? What does it mean to be one in unity? How does our unity with other believers relate to our union with Christ? In this 6-day devotion, discover what it means to unite in love and grow in communion with God.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

What was so important to Jesus that He willingly gave up a comfortable life? A sense of pride or importance? Or well-deserved payback? He didn’t want these things like we would expect. But the more He rejected the normal path to success, the more His impact grew. Jesus didn’t want any of these things—instead He was after a different way of living. Better than anything we could imagine.

Friendship with Jesus is a devotional on John 15:12-17 exploring what it means to be a friend of Jesus over six days. We look at the privileges and responsibilities that come with this relationship.

Just before his crucifixion, Jesus prepared his young leadership team for their future without his physical presence. He wanted them to thrive spiritually, relationally and in their calling, no matter the circumstances. His words are crucial to whether we thrive or wilt as we encounter the difficulties of life and ministry.

The Seven Mile Miracle Easter Devotion from Elevation Church and Pastor Steven Furtick revolves around seven of Jesus’ final sayings on the cross. This seven-day study utilizes daily readings and practical applications stretch your faith in Jesus, the resurrected Son of God. For more resources, including a DVD study and small group participant’s guide, visit www.SevenMileMiracle.com.

As a coach, you’re a source of encouragement and inspiration for your team by preparing and guiding your players to win. Yet, your busy life as a coach can steal the time you need to study the Bible as your source of strength and encouragement. In order to find strength for the daily challenges you face as a coach, spending time with God is the winning strategy.

Kim Walker-Smith is one of the worship leaders for the Jesus Culture band, and has quickly become one of the strongest voices in worship music. Kim has a heart to see an entire generation encounter God and see people transformed by experiencing God’s love. The Overflow is excited to see how God speaks into your life through this 7 Day Devotional based on songs from her album When Christmas Comes.

Between busy schedules and long days, expressing love towards your husband can easily fall by the wayside. These seven slightly adapted excerpts from the #1 New York Times bestselling book "The 5 Love Languages" by Dr. Gary Chapman will help you better communicate and connect with the man you love the most.