Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 9:1

Advent isn’t just a countdown to Christmas—it’s an invitation to slow down and reimagine our hearts. In An Audacious Advent: Reimagining the Heart of Advent, discover afresh the sacred rhythm of hope, peace, joy, and love as they break into the mess and beauty of our everyday lives. Let this season draw you closer to the God who still comes near.

What is the meaning of Christmas? It’s easy to answer it with gifts, gatherings, and moments with the loved ones. Of course it’s good to have them, but God has in store the greatest gift of all: Jesus Himself. And, what does this mean to your life? Find out in our 5 Christmas Reflections: "A Gift for All"!

The winter holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but if we’re honest, they can feel overwhelming. Between the busyness of traditions and the stress of finishing a year, it’s easy to miss the heart of it all. If you feel anxious about the upcoming holidays, this five-day devotional is for you. Take a moment to slow down and remember what the season is really about: the gift of Jesus.

Not sure where to start with the Old Testament? This 5-day plan shows you the Big Picture of its story. You’ll discover the problem of humanity, why the world needs saving, and how everything points toward God’s coming solution. After these 5 days, you’ll read the Old Testament with new eyes.

Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. Looking back over the year, they may see many dreams not fulfilled and many questions unanswered. Others face stress, loneliness and financial struggles. They can't seem to identify with the celebratory Christmas spirit around them that somehow seems to have eluded them. Their cry, echoed through the words of Country legend Merle Haggard may be, 'If we make it through December, everything is gonna be alright I know'. Over the next 6 days, these Christmas Reflections will inspire you to know that God waits to fulfill your dreams and answer your questions

God prepared the world for Jesus the Messiah right from the very beginning. He made sure His world knew ahead of time that the Messiah was coming. This is 2 of 3 devotionals that give the prophetic pronouncements of the Messiah – and how they were fulfilled. This devotional shows the prophecies of the events leading up to and those surrounding His birth.

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season.

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Connilyn Cossette, Christy Award finalist and CBA bestselling author, delves into the often-overlooked Cities of Refuge mentioned in both Numbers 35 and Joshua 20. This seven-day study will examine the history and purpose of these Levitical cities in order to discover how these cities are a portrayal of not only the perfect balance between Yahweh’s justice and mercy, but of our Messiah himself. 

The Christian message is simply good news, rather than good advice. The Gospel announces what happened in Jesus’ death and resurrection that changed everything in history. Yet, this Good News also continues God’s transformative work in our lives and in today’s world. In this Bible Plan, your vision of what the Christian message really is will be refreshed by the welcome announcement that our God reigns in Jesus, the King.