Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Timothy 4:16

In our never-satisfied world, our souls hunger for more, and it’s tempting to reach for the wrong “food” to satisfy our needs. Thankfully, Jesus is the bread of life who offers us himself through the life-giving and sustainable feast of Scripture (John 6:35). But how often do we sit at Christ’s table, truly hungry for his word? Join Kristen Wetherell through an eight day study helping readers to reflect on their journey with their Bible and uncover how it is possible to treasure God’s word.

In the first and second part of our devotional series discussing racism, we explored God’s heart for diversity, and presented a case against racism. This final part leans into some of the prominent emotions and positions, pointing people to the firm foundation of God’s word to help us understand how to respond. We encourage you to read this devotional with others to unpack your own thoughts and feelings as you journey through these letters to the church.

Do you ever feel like leadership challenges are sucking the joy right out of ministry? You know ministry is a privilege – a blessing – but some days you just want to hop in the truck and leave all of the hurt, loneliness, and expectations behind. The Leading and Loving It 11-day devotion is for you.

Life is not a controlled experiment. Life is a journey. It is my opinion that most discipleship models fail to embrace how the journey of everyday life can mature and grow us into mature followers of Christ. I suggest that we need a helpful metaphor or “parable” that can help us picture what discipleship looks like in all its colors, ups and downs, and ebbs and flows. Music can help! 

Are you frustrated by fear, insecurity or intimidation? It's time to overcome rejection and shame and rise-up in your God-fidence (God confidence). Author and Pastor, Lisa Kai, shares her own personal battle with intimidation and how you can get set free in this 12-day devotional.

Learn from both ancient and contemporary experts in leadership! This 14-day reading plan follows the "Personal Development" track in the NIV Leadership Bible with each day’s reading focusing on a different aspect of leadership development illuminated by its basis in God's Word. Topics include character, risk taking, dependence on God, humility, integrity, priorities, vision, values, and more.

These readings from Scripture Union Peninsular Malaysia are written from the thoughts and insights of Asian writers. Paul lays down the priorities and principles of leadership in the church, and for dealing with practical matters in church life. He emphasises the personal life and example of the leader, not methods or techniques, with himself as the role-model.

Your home is the primary training ground for developing your child’s character, so parenting must be intentional.  We’ve compiled a 14-day devotional for parents, each session concentrating on a different character trait. From toddlers to teenagers, you can adapt these principles for any age. 

Are you called to lead, teach, or serve in the Gospel? The Apostle Paul’s letters to Timothy offer a divine masterclass in ministerial ethics and spiritual leadership. This 14-day journey explores Paul’s blueprint for a successful ministry. Discover how to prioritize the Word, fan your spiritual gifts into flame, guard sound doctrine, and endure hardships with grace. Whether you are a seasoned pastor or a young leader starting out, these timeless instructions will equip you to fulfill your divine mandate and leave a legacy that honors God. Start your journey today!

You will be taken on a 15-day journey that begins with deeper discernment of your unique identity and calling in Christ, moves through examination of the motives and intents of your heart, and ends with exploring practices of deeper partnership with God. You will discover a kingdom model for leadership and uncover hidden barriers that may be keeping you from reaching your full leadership potential in God.

If ever there was a message you need in today’s culture, it’s this: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent” (Acts 18:9). In a world full of ideas and beliefs that go against God’s Word, God wants you to have an uncommon courage. In this series, Pastor Rick Warren shares how to stand up for what you know is true and right.

In this BibleX study, you will explore the books of Acts, Philemon, Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, 1 Timothy, and 2 Timothy. You will study portions of Scripture, learn the key points by viewing a short video, and grow by applying the Scripture’s teachings to your life. BibleX is a free resource to help expand your knowledge of the Bible.

Jesus-Style Leadership (JSL) offers 80 biblical devotions designed to help young Christian leaders develop a biblical way of leadership that will ensure their leadership calling and gifting is greatly used by God in his kingdom. JSL is all about leading Jesus' way. This second Plan focuses on the importance of love for followers (seen in service) and heart for God (seen in character).

“This Book is Alive” is a 21-day video devotional that follows the stories of 21 different young people as they attempt to live out their favorite Bible verses and disclose what that journey means to them. With the tender, artful approach of a modern-day illuminated manuscript, this project couches scripture in documentary-esque footage from diverse and genuine daily life.

Heart for the House is a 21-day devotional by Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to encourage your faith in this special season we are living as the Church.

In John 15, Jesus paints a picture of the Vine (Jesus) and the branches (us), and the privilege and fruit that is produced as the “branches” stay connected to the “Vine”. During these 21 Days of Fasting, we use fasting as a way to focus on abiding in Jesus—our sole purpose is to “remain in him and he in us” so that we “will bear much fruit to the Father’s glory”. And we get to do this together. Let's go!

Game shows can reveal the strength behind friendships. Whether we're solving puzzles or overcoming challenges, quality friendships can help us move on to the next round of competition. So, what does it look like to develop game-winning friendships? In this 4-week devotional series from Grow Curriculum, we'll explore how godly friendships can make a difference and how the Bible can help us take better care of our relationships.

The Apostle Paul was the greatest Christian missionary and theologian who ever lived. He was more responsible than any other individual for the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. If we accept the spread of Christianity and its enduring impact on civilization as a measure of his effectiveness, then Paul must be recognized as one of the most influential men in history. In this plan we will take a close look at the life and letters of the Apostle Paul. We will see how he was able to lead a legacy that continues to impact the world today - and we will see how each of us can also lead a life a legacy.

The Apostle Paul was the greatest Christian missionary and theologian who ever lived. He was more responsible than any other individual for the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. If we accept the spread of Christianity and its enduring impact on civilization as a measure of his effectiveness, then Paul must be recognized as one of the most influential men in history. In this plan we will take a close look at the life and letters of the Apostle Paul. We will see how he was able to lead a legacy that continues to impact the world today - and we will see how each of us can also lead a life a legacy.

After an encounter with Jesus, Paul was radically changed. This change led him to plant churches, go on missions, and write much of the New Testament. Two of the books he penned were letters written to a young man named Timothy. Paul wrote regarding church leadership and ministry perseverance that are powerful reminders to us today as we seek to stand firm with faith in an ungodly world.

Investing yourself in the Word of God is the best thing you can do for your personal walk with the Lord. And the more you get to know your Bible, the more you get to know your God. The 30K 30 Day Challenge will launch you into the pages of the New Testament with thirty days of supercharged study, giving you a greater grasp of Scripture.

We live and lead in inhospitable places. Many leaders, hoping to change the world for the better, only add to the darkness. This devotional, based on the principles found in The Hospitable Leader by Terry A. Smith, engages the scriptural idea of becoming a leader that creates hospitable environments where people and dreams flourish. You will learn to lead like Jesus as he revolutionized the world through his hospitable way of welcoming in a diversity of strangers, promoting beauty, speaking truth in love, and much more.

Culture often dictates that our worth, path, and identity are determined by our race, gender, the things we’ve done, and the things that have been done to us. Over the next 30 days, we will discover what it looks like to be bold, transparent, and confront our shame.

NASB 2020 is a faithful rendition in music. Instructions: If you go to the NASB 2020 translation and switch the audio narrator to Music Bible, the entire Bible audio will switch to the Music Bible Audio. Dive into the teachings and encouragement of Paul’s Letters in just 30 days through word-for-word Scripture songs. Each day, listen to passages that share wisdom on faith, grace, unity, and Christian living—brought to life through music. Whether you’re working, traveling, or resting, let the melodies help these transformative truths settle deeply in your heart.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Encouragement.” [Note: Scriptures are quoted in the GNT.]