Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 118:20

Do you feel afraid? Full of fear? You’re not alone! Fear might be where we start, but it is not where we need to stay. What if we could move from fear into trust? This five-day reading plan is a space where, together, we can acknowledge our fears and look into the Bible to discover the good news about the God whose perfect love casts out all fear. Fear Not!

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

How do we live as Christ-followers in a world that seems to be spinning out of control? The spiritual resolve of Daniel and his three friends sets an example for us of courage, confidence, and hope for God’s people then and now. Learn from Daniel how to live a life that glorifies and serves God with integrity and spiritual power in a godless society.

The book of Isaiah contains many prophecies. But in chapter 12, we find a wonderful song of salvation. This song is not only meant for the people in Isaiah’s day, but can also inspire believers nowadays!

Our fears interpret certain words as if they are a sentence. Cancer is a word, not a life sentence. Likewise, COVID-19 is just a word. The majority of people affected, recover. The purpose of this devotional is to encourage believers to look up during the lockdown, to be set free from fears by the power of the Spirit so that we can live without boundaries.

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 in 2017, "Reconciliation – the love of Christ compels us," is inspired by verses from the Second Letter to the Corinthians, chapter 5. The resources for the week have been prepared by members of different churches in Germany.

We all have perspectives. Our perspectives depend on where we are at the moment. The 7 utterances of Jesus are 7 perspectives from the angle of the cross. Each of Jesus’ words summarize the purpose of his life and its implication on our life. This is an 8-day devotional that takes you through the 7 utterances of Jesus from the cross, one utterance a day. We end on the 8th day reflecting on Easter.

In Holy Week, we encounter a God who moves ever closer to us, even in our brokenness and shame. Yet what lies before us is a question: will we return to the Lord? This year, through repentance and renewal, let us be ready to greet the Lord at his Resurrection. This plan is an excerpt from Dwell's Lenten devotional, "Return," available in its entirety within the Dwell Bible App.

Delve into the biblical contexts behind Jesus’ powerful ‘I AM’ statements found in the Gospel of John. As we look at look at these statements more closely, we will discover the Old Testament “shadows” which served as hints and signposts of a “substance” that was ultimately fulfilled in Christ.

As you reflect on Scripture, you'll find the words you've been looking for and enjoy a time of conversation and meditation with the Lord. Pray aims to provide readers with peace, rest, and renewed hope.