Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 1:15

The COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways derailed our plans for the year. How can we recover? How can we move forward after a time of great struggle? In this 3-day Bible Plan, you'll discover what the Bible has to say about moving forward, so you can have joy on the other side of this season.

Have you ever wanted to help someone in need, but you didn’t feel like you had anything to offer them? You are not alone! But here’s the good news: No matter how much we have, we ALL have something to give. Join in as we explore how we can spread God’s love through generosity!

The Holy Spirit who worked in and through the members of the early Church is the same Holy Spirit who works in and through members of the Church today. Their story is our history, one we can draw on and learn from as we execute the mission we’ve been given as followers of Jesus Christ. 

Chapter 1 of Acts sets the stage as it were for the events that occurred on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. It highlights how the Apostles were equipped and empowered to spread the word of God, starting from Jerusalem and eventually to the ends of the earth.

In 50 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover the essential question Paul asked the Lord while he was traveling to Damascus: "What shall I do, Lord?" Have you ever asked yourself, What difference am I making with my life? On some level, we all struggle to find our own answer to that fundamental question. The search for significance is the underlying motivation for virtually all human activity.

The New Testament makes claims about events from the distant past for which there is little or no forensic evidence. Yet as in the cold cases that detective J. Warner Wallace investigates, the truth about what happened can be discovered by examining the statements of eyewitnesses. These devotionals will help you weigh the facts of Christianity—and defend them.

Acts is a story rooted in prayer and shows how those first Christians went about discerning Christ’s will. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

THE JUDAS IN YOUR LIFE: 5 Days on Betrayal is a raw, redemptive journey through the pain of betrayal and the power of forgiveness. Inspired by Jesus’ final hours with Judas, this devotional helps believers navigate broken trust, emotional wounds, and spiritual confusion. Each day unpacks biblical truth about loyalty, deception, healing, and restoration—equipping you to respond with wisdom, not bitterness. Whether you’ve been betrayed by a friend, family member, or leader, this study reminds you that Jesus understands and still chose love. Don’t let betrayal define you. Let it refine you. There’s purpose in your pain. Victory awaits.

This five-day plan walks through the opening chapters of Acts and explores what happens when God’s Spirit empowers ordinary people. From waiting and prayer to bold witness and deep community, these passages show how the church was formed and what Jesus asks his followers to do today. You will be invited to trust the power of the Spirit and participate in what God is doing.

This series of plans is designed to help you explore essential spiritual practices and put them into action. This specific plan is about practicing a way of life described in Acts 2:42-47, a way of life God dreams for his people. It’s a critical spiritual discipline for living out the way of Christ and growing stronger in your faith.