Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 17:20

We know the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), but are we praying the “Disciple’s Prayer”? In John 17, Jesus prays for His disciples, in whom He invested His life. Ultimately He would entrust to them the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and the gospel's advance (Matthew 24:14). Behind Jesus’ prayer are some principles about how to pray for those we disciple. Here are eight words to help you pray for your disciples.

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday. By following Christ's footsteps through daily scripture readings, take your own spiritual journey and prepare your heart for honoring him this Easter.

This devotion that is intended to accompany you from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday presents Jesus as he approaches his death and is glorified in his resurrection in a way you might not have encountered him: Through the words of languages from around the world. Find out how other cultural norms and concepts find their expression in Bible translation and how that can have a deep impact on your own appreciation and understanding of God's love for you.

As a pastor, you spend a lot of time leading and encouraging others, but the Bible has encouragement for you, too. This 10-day reading plan walks you through 10 practical ways to strengthen the health of your church by learning to rely fully on God. With short but powerful verses and a focused thought for each day, Growing a Healthy Church is a great boost for your daily prayer time.

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?

When asked what the greatest commandment of the law was, Jesus said that we should love the Lord our God with everything, and love our neighbor as ourselves. This plan is a journey, expanding on what it means to love our neighbor as Jesus instructed. Join us as we delve deeper into understanding God's heart for people and how we can practically apply this incredible commandment.

This plan looks at how God's story in scripture offers a compelling case for what he desires to emerge from the turbulent stress of this season. He hasn't been silent or intimidated by recent, emotionally-depleting world events. He's as close to you as always, working to draw you into the very desire of his heart. Written by Brad Russell, Lead Pastor, Dulles Community Church.

Jesus is the peace and promise of Christmas! Discover more about God's gift to the world as you read these 10 Christmas reflections from Our Daily Bread.

Adapted from TruNorth Cooperative’s City Lab, this plan is designed for 20-somethings and young professionals who want to reflect deeply on gospel transformation in their own lives so they can participate in the gospel renewal of the workplaces, communities, and cities in which they live. TruNorth exists to help twenty-somethings find their bearings as they settle into life and faith in the City and is an expression of Cru City.

When I first made a decision to follow Jesus , it was a clear decision but my journey there-after was far from clear. After time I found myself amongst people who knew how to direct me on the right path for growing my faith. And it's these things I have learnt about kick-starting a new life with Jesus that we unfold in this 10 day devotional.