Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 17:23

N.T. Wright, the world’s leading New Testament scholar, was recently interviewed on The Call to Mastery podcast with Jordan Raynor. This 4-day plan includes excerpts from that conversation, with Wright explaining what the Bible says about the new heavens and new earth and how our vocations play a part in building God’s Kingdom. Through this plan, you’ll learn that your work in Christ is not wasted—not today, not ever.

As believers, we live in the tension of the hope that is coming and the reality of the present. This tension is summed up in John 17, the longest recorded prayer of Jesus, as He prays to God over His disciples and all believers to live in this tension in such a way that brings glory, honor, and understanding to His name. Join us for Part 2.

Every one of us wants to be part of something epic. At some point, we want to be part of a story that overcomes obstacles to win against all odds. This four-day plan will guide you through four key principles that can empower you to release the influence you already have so that you can discover your epic story.

All dads desire to be better fathers and have a spiritual influence in the life of their kids. They long to improve, but struggle to find practical guidance and encouragement along the way. Often, they end up feeling inadequate and don’t even know why.

Two thousand years ago Jesus decided the best way to share his good news was through a small group of committed friends. We don’t think he ever changed his plan. Join us in discovering how Jesus led his group and what principles from his life and leadership you can apply to yours.

This devotional reflects my new song, “Heart of the Father”. Ultimately, my prayer is that God uses these devotionals and this song to remind us that He will never withhold His love from us. Our Father’s heart is one full of compassion, and no matter what stage of life we’re in — there will always be the grace and love of God waiting for us.

How do you hear the voice of God? What does God say in times of global crisis? In this 4-day plan, Alpha Founder Nicky Gumbel starts by sharing some simple practices that help him listen to God. He goes on to present three key challenges that he senses God is calling us all to respond to: greater unity in the church, prioritising evangelism, and daily reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Our need for healing goes beyond the physical - it goes way deeper. There's also a need to understand what healing really means. We can learn these things through the prayers of Jesus, Moses, Peter, and David.

“So, I’m supposed to talk to the creator of the universe like He’s my best friend? Yeah, no pressure at all!” Have you ever had this thought? True, prayer can seem intimidating at first, but once we discover how much God really wants to hear from us as His kids, our stress is replaced with heartfelt excitement!

Unity in a Divided World explores how unity in the body of Christ is not about uniformity but about celebrating our diverse gifts and backgrounds in love. Over four days, we will look at how Jesus prayed for our unity, why it is crucial, and how we can strive to maintain it in a world often marked by division.