Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:23

Get in the spirit of Christmas this year by spending the month of December reading through the story of Jesus's birth and finding practical ways share joy and love with others. Complete this plan by yourself or as a family!

You know, it’s funny. When we read Bible stories, we tend to view the characters as supernatural beings – heroes at the least and almost perfect people close to deities at the most. Neither is probably true. Oh sure, they accomplished heroic deeds and are worthy of admiration, but the truth is they were humans, just like us, with all our foibles and failures, fears, and worries. Maybe it’s time to see them for who they really are and experience what it might have been like to witness firsthand the true Christmas miracle.

Advent is a church tradition to help believers across the globe prepare their hearts for the arrival of Jesus. Over four weeks, we’ll look at themes of hope, peace, joy, and love in the biblical narrative leading up to Jesus’ birth, and how these themes can be applied to our Christmas season this year.

Join us this Christmas Season by diving into God's word each day as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!

The Essential Journey to Bethlehem provides you with one short scripture reading each day followed by a reflection question or two designed to help you see how God promised the world a Savior and then kept that promise. Join us on the journey from Old Testament prophecies about Christ's birth to the blessed stable in Bethlehem where he was born.

Advent Chai with Malachi is a devotional designed to help readers draw near to God in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Scriptures from the Book of Malachi are accompanied by reflections on each passage and end with a simple prayer.

Christmas and Easter—two meaningful seasons help us celebrate Jesus’ birth and resurrection. Now make the days in between special, too, with One on One: 100 Days with Jesus. Walk with Jesus in Advent (30 days), in His Ministry (35 days), in His Passion (35 days). Begin during Advent—finish around Easter. Be inspired every day to know and love Jesus more as He connects with people, one on one.

Hi there, I thought I would take you along with me as I read my Bible every morning. This is my raw commentary of what’s going on in my head and heart when I read my Bible. The Word of God has transformed my life and leadership. I hope that these 30 days will have you cultivate a spiritual habit that will elevate your life too. - Pastor How

What did the people who lived with Jesus write about Him? Take a rich and detailed walk through the life of Jesus in 30 days. This Scripture-only journey will walk you through the entirety of all four gospels—simultaneously. You’ll read the varied perspectives of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in chronological order to highlight their harmonious portrayals of the events surrounding the life of Jesus Christ. 

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