Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 3:17

This five day study will examine Heart Attitude #5 - Participate in the Ministry. We will explore what that means for each of us, how to use our gifts to further the kingdom of Christ, and learn why God has prepared good works for us to do!

In this YouVersion, Colleen Rouse walks us through key pillars of resiliency! When we understand how God wants us to act in the face of difficulty, we can more effectively understand and utilize resiliency whenever we experience an obstacle or decline. We each must come to recognize the power of bouncing back! Let’s get started.

Americans have always turned to the Bible for wisdom to live together. We argue over how to read and use it, but the Bible has helped shape our values and institutions. On this plan you will read the Bible as a freedom text alongside voices from our past, focused on the value of unity. Discover fresh takes on the Bible and inspiration for facing today’s challenges.

In a world filled with injustice, social unrest, political division, and polarized opinions, what would God have us do? Do we protest and fight injustice, or do we pray and ask God to intervene? Maybe we do both. In this study, we look to God's word for help to live within the tension.

In this plan, Colleen Rouse walks us through key pillars of resiliency! When we understand how God wants us to act in the face of difficulty, we can more effectively understand and utilize resiliency whenever we experience an obstacle or decline. We each must come to recognize the power of bouncing back! Let’s get started.

Jesus’s life and words are beautifully clear: how you treat people matters—because every person matters to God! God wants to use your ordinary days to make a bigger impact than you could ever expect…one simple, courageously kind word and action at a time. Experience the lavish lovingkindness of God in a fresh way so you can share it with others.

Peace. Who among us doesn’t long for the state of mind and heart that is quiet and calm? A place where our inner being is as tranquil and undisturbed as a quiet lake? We pray that as you read through the following 5 days' reflections from Our Daily Bread, you will experience Jesus' gift of peace - of mind and heart.

1 John is one of three letters written by John the Beloved, the same author as the Gospel of John and Revelation. Written as a response to false teaching in the church, John reminds his readers that just as God is both love and light, true believers are to show love and light to the world.

Decades after Jesus’s death and resurrection, the apostle John wrote three letters to believers experiencing trouble within their church. With the wisdom of age and the authority of experience, John writes to comfort and encourage the flock of God. Let’s turn to these special letters to experience that comfort and encouragement even today.

As believers, we’re often faced with a choice: to serve ourselves or serve others; to take or to give; to strive towards our own ambitions or advance the Kingdom of God. Join us for this 5-day devotional to learn more about how God wants to work through you to uplift others.

Many good people have been wounded by spouses they loved, only to be further wounded by their communities and churches. Is “God hates divorce” really all we have to say to them? Let this devotional equip you to minister with grace to those wounded by divorce.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

We see the theme of generosity mentioned all throughout the Bible, especially through the life and teachings of Jesus. But true generosity is about much more than just what we do with our money. Join us as we study how God defines generosity, are reminded of what it looks like to lead others with generosity, and challenge ourselves to live an open-handed life all throughout the year.

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Seek first the Kingdom of God"? Explore these famous words of Jesus found in Matthew 6:33, and consider his way of valuing love and life more than status and wealth. Jesus never minimizes physical needs, but he helps us rethink the things we often love most.

How can we know for certain that we are saved? What truth can we rest in when we doubt our salvation? This study goes through the letters of John, showing us what it looks like to be a follower of Jesus and how to know without a shadow of a doubt that we belong to Christ.

Are you engaged or newly married? Congrats! Learn how to prepare for marriage in this premarital devotional for engaged couples. Unmet expectations are a common cause of conflict in marriage. This Bible plan will teach you how to communicate your expectations of marriage in five key areas. This plan is ideal for engaged couples to read together and includes discussion questions and prayers to discuss during the engagement season.

Why get married when you can cohabit? This plan shows how marriage is different from cohabitation by showing the theological roots of marriage. As we reflect on the biblical concept of covenant, we will see what is so valuable about marriage. Invest in your marriage and learn wisdom for relationships from the scriptures.

This devotional examines God’s attitude toward lack and the believer’s responsibility in responding to it. Scripture reveals that lack is not God’s intention, poverty is not a measure of spiritual worth, and generosity is central to Christian life. Drawing from Eden, Christ’s ministry, the early church, and apostolic teaching, we learn that God responds to lack with provision, dignity, action, responsibility, and grace—and calls His people to mirror His response faithfully.

What does the Bible say about love and romance? And what is God’s plan for marriage? In this Bible Audio Guide series, Pastor Kris Langham guides you through some of the Bible’s foundational verses about romantic relationships. Each day you’ll listen to a short audio and read several key verses. The Bible Audio Guide is perfect for devos-on-the-go, with outstanding teaching, clear explanation, and insightful application.

Some people believe that you have to wait until you die to know for sure whether or not you truly belong to God and get to spend eternity in Heaven.  Not true!  God wants you to live a victorious life for His glory right now, confident not only of where you will spend eternity (1 John 5:13), but also in His love and your identity as His child.  Not sure whether or not you belong to God?  Don’t wait another day to find out!

Storms can come from without and from within; both can have devastating effects. Choose to live free from resentment, trusting fully on God’s love.

Discover the trustworthy character of God in this study on the foundational description of God's attributes found in the book of Exodus.

Discipleship works against fear. As we obey God’s commands, we entrust ourselves to him. Like the students attending the schools founded by D. L. Moody in Northfield, MA, God’s people “are encouraged to test the meaning and value of the Bible’s teachings experimentally, by acting upon them, and living them out.” As we “test experimentally” the word of God, we will find that we will have fewer and fewer reasons to be afraid. You can get an expanded version of this plan at moodycenter.org/fear.

If you want to live well, the book of Proverbs offers the ultimate life coach. In a chaotic, noisy world, Proverbs provides grounded, time-tested guidance for everyday life. Learn what it looks like to slow down, listen to God’s voice, and let wisdom shape your choices so you can enjoy greater peace and purpose.

You have been entrusted with significant resources. Whether through work, inheritance, or opportunity, you now hold more than you need. This reading plan is written for you. It follows the earlier series, More Than Money, which explored faith, stewardship, and impact investing. This series goes further. It asks what obedience to Jesus looks like when investing itself may no longer be the faithful response. These short readings invite honest reflection on giving, surrender, and trust when Jesus’ words challenge modern financial wisdom.