Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 4:20

Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians oozes with declarations of God’s love for his people. This love, epitomized in the gospel, takes center stage as both the theological foundation and driving force behind the way God’s people live their lives. In this reading plan, Todd Wagner, pastor of Watermark Community Church, walks through each chapter of Ephesians, helping readers grasp the life-changing power available to them in Paul’s letter.

This series of short meditations builds on the teachings of the Bible to explore what it really means to be a Christ-centered leader, how to become one and what challenges you might face. Join us as we dig out truth from the Bible to help you on your leadership path.

Dive into Ephesians with us and let’s see how Paul’s words to the Ephesians can strengthen your Christian walk and encourage you to develop habits that will mature your faith and deepen your relationship with God.

Written by Paul in prison, Ephesians beautifully describes the vast reality of the gospel. Chosen before the foundation of the earth, God’s eternal plan of redemption takes spiritually dead men and women and raises them to life in Christ. Ephesians reminds us the gospel is all of God, all of grace, and all purposed “to show the immeasurable riches of His grace towards us in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:7).

This plan is intended as a guide to discovering the message of Ephesians for yourself! Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of: 1) Observing the text of Ephesians 2) Interpreting its original message to the Ephesian church in the first century 3) Applying the letter’s timeless truths to your life today.

Throughout this six-day devotional, we will walk you through the basics of what living a life worthy of the calling God has given us as Christians looks like. We serve a God who is worthy to be followed, praised, and adored, not just because of what He's done, but who He is. Join us as we walk through five fundamental pillars of every Christian's life.

We all want to be successful… but what does that even mean? The world defines success as having money, power, and influence. But God defines it differently. So differently, in fact, that being successful in God’s eyes might look unsuccessful to the world. Join Pete Portal for this six-day plan to consider whether you’re willing to ignore the world’s definition of success and learn How to be Unsuccessful instead.

Our calling is our vocation in the world, but in Christ, it is an inclusive invitation from God to step into His purposes and plans for our lives. We live out our callings as God reveals His will over time. In this reading plan, Krista Pettiford invites you to embrace the fullness of your calling and live it out season by season.

Why does Jesus curse a fig tree? It's an enacted parable that is tied up with Jesus reaction to Jerusalem in the Triumphal Entry, his rebuke of the Temple, and the story of the Fall. Fruitlessness is cursed - but Jesus bears that curse so we can be fruitful. Find out more in this short plan.

If we want to seek the Kingdom of God, theologian T. M. Moore warns us that we’d “better be ready to rumble.” Why? Because, as Jesus said, it is necessary for us to “force” our way into the Kingdom of God (Lk. 16:16). And the reason for this is that resistance to Kingdom progress is so constant and, yes, so violent. In this seven-day study plan, T. M. explains what and where the Kingdom is, and the tools we’ll need for our journey of seeking.

Do you believe the gospel? Do you know the gospel? Do you feel prepared to share the gospel? This plan from Thistlebend helps us think through these things and gets us ready to share the gospel while trusting in God's power and love for the lost. Note: The video content is not a duplication of the written content.

How do we know we're forgiven when we mess up? How do we receive the power for living a new life every day? How do we enjoy a deep, personal connection with God? The same way we got started - by God's grace. Find out how you can live in freedom, purpose, and joy, just as God intended. Experience the full benefits of the simple gospel, simply by grace.

Life is hard. For most, it’s hard in seasons. You may be experiencing a tough season as you carry a big burden, be it financial, physical, relational, or spiritual. In the midst of all of these trials that are the suffering of life, God is faithful to carry us through. This Reading Plan from author Bobby Schuller offers you practical steps to finding “Stability in a Fragile World.”

You may have heard Hans Christian Andersen’s version of the old folk tale, "The Princess and the Pea"—a story where a prince uses a pea to discover a true princess. There are also P’s in the Christian life. This plan will examine six things that as the Bride of Christ we need to remember about who we are and, therefore, how we are to respond—all beginning with the letter P.

If your life has ever been dogged by habits you couldn’t shake off or you struggle to believe you’ll ever be truly free, this devotional plan is for you. Ems Hancock shares biblical insights into the roots of our habits, how to break destructive behavior patterns, and how to replace them with life-enriching habits. Start your journey toward true freedom now.

Offering forgiveness to others is one of the most challenging, but life-giving aspects of the Christian faith. In forgiving we find healing for our own hearts. When we forgive, we become like Christ in offering undeserving mercy and grace in love. In this 7-day plan, you’ll embark on the journey to healing and restoration as you receive and give forgiveness in the power and presence of Jesus. 

“As we choose to crawl up into the arms of the Father,” says Pastor Andi Andrew of Liberty Church, New York City, “it’s there, wrapped within His loving embrace, that we find a catalyst for an avalanche of freedom to take place in our lives. In His presence, we realize whose we are and, in turn, find out who we are.” Spend seven days discovering freedom in Jesus.

Are you tired of feeling ignored, passed over, and uncertain of your future? Are you longing for someone to choose you for romance, a school, or for a job opportunity? Do you continue to let rejection write your story? In this seven-day devotional, discover your identity as chosen by Jesus, for Jesus and the incredible chosen life He has for you right where you are.

Best-selling author Connilyn Cossette invites you to join her on this seven-day study inspired by her latest novel, Shelter of the Most High. Through the lens of the Levitical Cities of Refuge and the priests who attended them, we will examine the refining process for those who live in Covenant with Yeshua (Jesus) and be challenged to embrace both the joys and discomforts of being transformed into His likeness.

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he summarizes the Gospel story and its implications and application for our lives.

You are a masterpiece in the making! Culture might try to dictate your value and purpose, but God says you were MADE FOR MORE! Over the next 7 days, follow Dr. Kent Ingle as he shows you the unique way in which God designed you. Dr. Ingle is the President of Southeastern University and has contributed numerous written works within the fields of leadership and spirituality.

In Hebrews, Paul invites all believers to run with endurance the race set before us - a metaphor for persevering in faith. You run this race with Christ ahead and with brothers and sisters from all times and all places surrounding you. This 7-day devotional series is a companion to Words of Hope's virtual 5K. As you run, you will be running with Christian workers around the world.

Do you need a fresh start? Through Christ, believers are offered new life not just at the start of a new year but every moment that they turn to him. In this seven-day series from Words of Hope, invite God to make all things new in your life.

Your work is a mission field. Whether you’re starting a new business or job or you simply need a new perspective on the same work, these 7 days of prayer will guide you to read Scripture, then start a real conversation with a real God who loves you, saved you, and has called you to be His witness right where you are.

“We Are Family” is a 7-day devotional that highlights how God uses the importance of families in Hispanic cultures and beyond. Today, more than ever, let’s strengthen our homes by gathering around the table and having conversations with the next generation. We can share our faith, cultivate love, and serve one another.