Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 17:17

Jesus made a lot of claims about Himself during His time on Earth. One of the most audacious claims Jesus made is that He is “the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). You’ve probably heard preachers say, “Jesus is the only way to heaven.” Why is that? Who did Jesus really claim to be? And what does it mean to make Him the standard for truth?

This 12-day devotion series, shared by The Lutheran Home Association’s chaplains, focuses on heaven. We have many questions about what life be like in heaven. Each devotion focuses on heaven and answers the questions on what heaven will be like. Someday we will all be in heaven because Jesus has paid for all our sin.

This plan is an invitation to walk with the disciples during the Passion Week—the days leading up to Jesus’ death—and experience some of His most dramatic teachings. Each day’s readings are arranged in parallel passages of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and are filtered chronologically.

Some people discover great spiritual truths accidentally and some people spend a lifetime searching for them. Perhaps you stumbled across someone or something that piqued your interest in exploring spirituality. Or maybe you’ve been searching for a long time for something that is truly life-changing. This reading plan is a simple invitation to consider the life Jesus wants to offer you.

What do the miracles that Jesus performed 2000 years ago have to do with your life? Quite a lot, because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. He is a God of miracles and just as he raised his friend Lazarus from the dead back then, he can give you new life today in areas of your life that have long felt dead.

Step into the Gospel of John and read through the influence and impact Jesus had the two weeks preceding His death. Once you experience God’s truth, you will never look at life the same – for Jesus is greater than any fear that grips your life or joy that fills your heart.

New York Times bestselling author and renowned pastor Timothy Keller explores the power of prayer, and how readers can make prayers more personal and powerful, forging a deeper connection with God.

It’s never too early to begin praying for God’s love, forgiveness, and protection over your precious baby’s life. These prayers will guide you as you pray for your baby’s spirit as he or she grows within you. These prayers can help lead your conversations with God, and along with the recommended scripture references, you can hide His Word in your heart throughout your pregnancy. Begin praying for your baby now!

'Tis the season to be Jolly and Joyful because we have the most incredible, good news story headlining our lives: God came to earth to show His love for us and laid down His life so we could enJOY life with Him! As we enter the season of Christmas, let’s make time to get together and celebrate all the reasons that we have to be joyful.

The Bible speaks of a love that is unfathomable. God’s love is limitless, offered freely to all people at all times. It is an uncommon love. Over the next 14 days, we will go on a journey of first understanding His uncommon love for us and then how His uncommon love empowers and compels us to live.