Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 10:36

The Greek word “splagchnizomai” describes what we feel when we are faced with pain and suffering of others. In this plan you’ll learn more about the meaning and impact of splagchnizomai in the life of Jesus and the people He encountered. It begs the question: Do I (also) want more splagchnizomai in my life? This reading plan was written by Harriët Hofsink, who works at Compassion Netherlands.

Jesus desires to minister through us to spread the message of His kingdom to other people. In this devotional, you will discover Jesus’s priorities and be encouraged to make His priorities your own, reflect His nature, and use the gifts He’s given you, following His example in love and service. Loving God and loving others are the greatest commandments; if we love God, we can love others in His name.

Rich Gower is co-author, along with Rachel Walker, of The Hopeful Activist: Discovering the vital change you were made to bring. In these seven studies, he explores the foundations of effective justice work, and poses a series of questions to help you find your unique role in God’s mission to bring justice and restoration to the world around you.

Most of us know outreach is important, but life is busy, and it’s hard to even know where to start. It doesn’t have to be complicated. This devotional will help you reconnect to God’s heart for His people. When we take time to reflect on all God has done for us, we begin to see others like He does, and compassion is a natural response.

We belong to God and to God’s family, the Church. To belong to God means to be covered in God’s love and to know that you do not walk alone.

The Bible often tells us that Jesus was “moved with compassion.” What does that mean, and how can it inform our lives today? At Christmas, we focus on one of Jesus’ biggest moves of all: He became flesh and “moved into the neighborhood” (John 1:14). This Advent, we invite you to explore your global neighborhood and see how Jesus continues to move with compassion in the world today.

The Bible has a lot to say about giving. Most of us know to give to the church, and the poor, maybe even a child in need in a third-world country. But God's perspective on giving is much greater. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on giving, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme for the week of prayer in 2018, "Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power" is inspired by Exodus 15:6. 

This eight-day reading plan walks you through the same journey Jesus led His disciples on before his death and resurrection.. OneHope develops Scripture engagement content, like this reading plan, to help young people around the world interact with God’s Word, accomplishing their vision of “ God’s Word. Every Child.”  

In a busy world, we have to make space for the things that matter most. We have to learn to apply godly wisdom that will help you incorporate these activities into your busy life. In some cases, you will find that you are doing the wrong things. Or you might find that you are doing the right things for the wrong reason or in the wrong way, so they are not life-giving or fulfilling.