Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 7:38

This week we will discover the incredible invitation of God, the Creator of the universe, for us to be people of prayer.

Relying on ourselves sounds good. After all, if we just get a little more organized, a little more patient, a little more spiritual, our lives will be better…. Right? In this week’s devotional, Christine Hoover reminds us why relying on ourselves leads us to bow to the false kings of anxiety, control, and self-indulgence. Only when we bring our whole hearts to the true King will we find true satisfaction.

As we humbly approach each season of Easter / Resurrection remembrance and celebration, it should lead us to contemplate anew all that God The Father accomplished through Jesus His Son so we might have salvation and life in and through Him. The aim of this 7-Day devotional is to help lead us in a time of meaningful contemplation as we study the seven significant sayings of Jesus on The Cross.

Jesus loves everyone and did what He could for the masses. Throughout the Bible, we see how Jesus also focuses on individuals. He listened to their needs, made a connection to relevant truth, and then gave practical ways to help. This is a good application model for us to follow as we seek to make a difference in other people's lives. Listen. Connect. Help.

The Daily Reader’s Bible presents the entire text of the Bible in a way that helps readers see the beautiful thematic connections of God’s story throughout Scripture. Discover these links as part of your daily Bible reading so you can understand the connections between the Story, Teaching, and Wisdom portions of Scripture. Daily readings are numbered, so you can start anytime. Enjoy the first 7 readings from this uniquely-arranged Bible.

Jesus was filled, led, and empowered by the Spirit. At His ascension, He prayed to the Father that His followers would have the same power available to them by depending on the Holy Spirit. We are called to pick up our cross and follow Him, but we can’t do that unless we rely on the Holy Spirit the same way He did. Find out more in Spirit-Filled Jesus.

Part 3 of Relating with Women of the Bible focuses on New Testament women and shows how an encounter with Jesus transforms lives and brings about fresh starts. Let this devotional lead you to a place of healing, encouragement, affirmation of God’s love, restoration, and a new beginning.

This is a seven-day plan that focuses on chapter 15 of the book of John, verses 1-17. This plan was written with the intent to highlight the beauty of staying connected to the Vine that is Jesus and the promises that come will come to fruition in our lives as we walk in an intimate relationship with Him.

He hung there. On the cross, tortured. Dying. But Jesus didn’t hang in silence. In his Seven Last Words, Jesus shows us how he fulfilled his saving mission and sends us forth to follow in his footsteps. Spend the next 7 days meditating on each of the 7 Last Words of Christ with Jim Caviezel, the actor who portrayed Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ."

Expectant Mama, as you come into this time of preparing for your little one, soon to come, we invite you to grow in your faith. True preparation for any new stage or season of life is best when you invite God in your heart to teach, transform, and renew you. Motherhood is a high calling! Enjoy these days of learning about how to prepare your heart and soul for motherhood!

Worrying is a normal response to difficult situations. However, Jesus urges us in Luke 12:27 to “look at the lilies” and learn from them about trusting God. This Bible plan encourages you to actively work through your anxiety by journaling creatively. Take out your notebook, pens, paints, craft paper, etc. and engage with the Word of God! Let’s learn from a few flowers about how to deal with worry.

Who doesn’t want life refreshment? Who doesn’t long to experience continual joy, hope, healing, strength, and purpose? Isn’t this the heart cry of humanity? As we study Acts 3:19, we will not find a formula. Still, Peter provides principles guiding us into the Holy Spirit’s daily refreshing instead of our daily grind, cleansing our thoughts, renewing our steps, and drawing us into the enjoyment and power of our Father’s embrace.

The goal of this plan and series is to encourage us to be in unity and community. The table is a symbol of the fellowship Jesus’ followers would have experienced as they shared and lived out the gospel. The early church gathered around the table. We too, are challenged to share the gospel and participate in life around the table.

Do you worry about tomorrow? Or about yesterday? Or next year? Jesus speaks to worry, because he knew you and I would worry. We worry about our finances, our family, our jobs…there is no shortage of worry in this world. If you want to declare you will no longer worry, it’s time to look at some specific scripture passages to help you overcome worry in your life.

James’ letter to the church is loved for the practical advice it offers us. But there is something much greater in James’ letter: good news about a God who saves. Join us on this seven day plan to see how James preaches the gospel to us, calling us to live transformed lives that come from God’s generous gift of wisdom.

Most of us have heard about the Holy Spirit but do we even have an inkling of His wondrous work in a believer’s life? Let’s explore Who the Bible discloses is the Promise of the Father and make ourselves more available for His lavish and dynamic overflow within us. Let’s live increasingly Spirit-empowered Pneuma lives for ourselves, for Lord Jesus’ purposes, and to reach the world with His love.

The Bible compares life in God’s presence with an abundant feast. And you are invited! This reading plan explores several Bible passages about this joyful theme.

How do you hear God’s still small voice? Very few of us experience him speaking audibly. More often we hear him in the quiet. In the stillness. In the moments we are searching for answers and taking the time to listen. As you quiet yourself and meditate on these Scriptures, devotions, and prayers, you will discover the many facets of his character, his goodness, faithfulness, compassion, and perfect peace.

When we have a true encounter with Jesus, our life is never the same again. Our whole being is transformed into something new, something inexplicable. Every old thought, practice, and everything passes away, and now all things are made new. "Remember not things past, nor remember things old" Isaiah 43:18. When Jesus comes, everything changes and transforms. Are you ready for a transformation?

Mohala—petals unfolding. Bloom where God plants you? But sometimes, the place we are planted seems like a scorched paradise. Of course, better than survive, is thrive. In Jesus, that is altogether possible. Actually, in Him, anything is possible. Mohala Maui is a week of new beginnings with Dr. Andy Meeko, former Maui boy, and currently global innovator based in Tokyo.

Jesus offers abundant life to those who follow him, but many Christians are stuck in the try-harder life instead. This seven-day study beckons readers into the garden and invites them to listen for the heart of God. Just as plants thrive under the care of a skilled gardener, we’ll move from surviving to thriving as we embrace God’s good gifts designed to help us flourish.

In the Drenched Plan, pastor and author Jeff Stanford reveals biblical principles that will equip and empower readers to live the drenched life through the Holy Spirit.

Going through this world isn't always sunshine and roses, but there is a lot we can learn from nature. As plants need certain things in their environment to grow to their full potential, we too require certain things to help us thrive. Luckily, we have a Great Gardener to help us through! I hope you are encouraged by joining this plan, and that though we experience trials, we can overcome!

This seven-day plan explores the radical conversation between Jesus and the woman at the well in John chapter 4. Jesus quickly turned small talk into spiritual insight on the timeless human problem of living with unmet longing. By the end of the study, you’ll see how the “living water” of God’s presence erases our shame, heals our loneliness, and gives us a place to belong.

Description: What do Jesus’s teachings and miracles say about His love and care for us and His plans for us? In Jesus Among Us, you will come to better understand how you can be transformed by the words and works of Jesus as you grow in your trust in Him, giving you hope and enabling you to bear fruit for His kingdom.