Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:28

Journey with Pastor Micah E. Davis as he uncovers some of the heralded (and unheralded) heroes of the Christmas story. The birth of Jesus was more than a neat, cozy, Nativity scene. Instead, Micah pulls back the curtain on the immense amount of faith shown by some particular individuals and the immense amount of power demonstrated by God and His angels. Invitation is at the heart of the Christmas story.

Fear can loom over our lives, especially during important times. The first Christmas was no exception, as key people were told not to fear. Over four days, this devotional will look at reasons we can overcome fear using the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. We will see how God's message to them still apply to us today.

Advent invites us to journey through the darkness to discover the light, the incarnate Word of God who "shines in the darkness" (John 1:5). This plan focuses upon the weekly themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—and serves as a guide through each week of the season. It is taken from our book, Dawn, with reflections for every day of Advent available within the Dwell Bible App.

This five-day family devotional focuses on the events leading up to the first Christmas. Each day, there will be the option to play the compelling free biblical game app Guardians of Ancora. As you read the Bible and talk with God, you will be encouraged to explore this exciting way to meet with God and discover stories about Jesus. Enjoy sharing your family adventures together.

These five mysteries focus on the incarnation of Jesus and the characters involved in His early life of earth. Reflecting on these stories allows us to dig deeper into the great mystery involved in how an experience of Christ can bring joy which is transformative to our very lives. These mysteries are meditated upon when people pray with the Rosary and as such it is suggested to pray some form of repetitive prayer as a tool to aid your meditation.

Most Christmas stories begin with the cry of a baby in a manger, but for this story will begin three months earlier in a small mountain village just south of Jerusalem near the town of Hebron.  The story will begin as you watch a young, tired, and very pregnant girl walking up the road to the house of Elizabeth and Zechariah.  That’s where you will begin your journey to Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph.

The most important moment in the history of the world was when Jesus, the Light of the World, became flesh to dwell among us.  Angels announced his arrival, poems were written, shepherds ran and Mary sang! Come with us on a five-day journey as we examine His light, how it inspired those around Him and how it impacts us today.

Let's face it - the season of Advent, the final four weeks leading up to Christmas Day - is oftentimes the busiest, most stressful time of the year for women. But this is not at all what God intended. The Lord intended for these weeks of joy, love, hope, and peace to bring just those beautiful things to the hearts of women everywhere. Rediscover that reality through this 5 day reading plan.

Don’t you just love the sounds of Christmas? Carols by candlelight, bells pealing, the joyful laughter of friends and family? This Christmas, worship leader David Binion invites you to listen for the original sounds of Christmas. Join David for a reading plan that focuses our hearts on the CHRIST of Christmas and the sounds of Heaven kissing earth with the greatest gift of all.

This 5-day reading plan will remind readers that God is only ever a prayer away and will encourage them to remember that He is always by their side. Each day features thoughts about God’s presence in their everyday lives, and ends with a prayer. The content for this reading plan is based on Nina Smit’s book “God Is Close to You”.