Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 53:5

Passion Week is the most important week in human history. In these seven days, prophecy was fulfilled, sin was atoned for, and salvation was accomplished. From the King’s humble arrival to the empty tomb, we witness God’s redemptive plan unfold through obedience, sacrifice, and victory. This devotional walks through seven defining events that reveal Christ judged in our place, His finished work on the Cross, and His triumph over death. As we reflect, may our hearts be stirred in gratitude, worship, and renewed faith for in this week, history was forever changed.

When it comes to the names of God it is important to recognize that we do not name God. He names himself. This is important because it shows that there is something specific he wants to reveal about himself in his names. He transcends time and space. He is exalted above all things and is incomprehensible. And yet he has condescended to make himself known to us in ways that we can understand. He has given himself names to help us see his character.

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.

Some days it seems as if a spirit of anger is permeating the entire world. Stories of violence, rage, and discord fill the airwaves while families are being torn apart by unresolved conflict. Where can you turn to find peace in this angry world? Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he helps you uncover the 7 roots of anger in Part 2 of his series on Anger.

This 8-day devotion series will give insight and strength to people as they deal with this disease. Pastor Seefeldt provides a starting point for understanding Alzheimer’s disease along with the hope and strength that only God’s Word can give. The devotions show how dealing with Alzheimer’s provides the opportunity for family and caregivers to show the extraordinary love motivated by the love that God has shown us in Jesus.

The devotionals in this eight-day series focus the reader’s attention on the final week of Jesus’ life and the circumstances surrounding his death, burial, and resurrection. When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he entered a city filled with political strife, fear and uneasiness. Following Jesus’ actions and interactions each day gives readers a clearer understanding of the context of the events that serve as the foundation for Christian faith.

In this 8-day devotional on rest, we are reminded that true rest can only be found in Christ. The world offers temporary rest, but only Christ offers a rest that is lasting and satisfying. During this devotional, the scriptures invites us to come to Jesus and find rest for our souls. This rest is not just physical rest, but it is a rest for our minds, hearts, and spirits.

We live in times where our human resistance is suffering, but the mighty hand of God hasn't stopped in our favor. We invite you to read this devotional plan, so that through the Bible and our personal experiences, you'll learn how to confront different situations in your life.

The hope of Jesus was prophesied and earnestly expected for generations. One day, that promise of hope was fulfilled right in Israel’s midst. Everything changed for the entire world at that moment when that dream became a reality. Join us this Christmas as we look at both the promises and their fulfillment through the scriptures surrounding Jesus’ birth!

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.