Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 14:13

What Jesus bought is so much better than what we can build. What if Jesus paid for His Church to be famous, instead of living mundane, non-consequential lives? What if we've just never learned to abound? This plan unfolds Jesus's remarkable design for HIS Church based on His Word.

In Mark 4:10-12, Jesus says that the purpose of the Parables is to teach truth to those that seek, and to hide it from those who will not. Jesus often hid principles one at a time in his stories, and other times he would string a variety of them together to make one BIG point. Join us in our 7-Day journey through the Parables and discover the profound wisdom of these simple stories.

7 Devotional Readings from John Piper on the Holy Spirit

The Lord's Supper is an aspect of Christian life that we are all familiar with, or are we? Learn how to grow in creativity, community, and Christlikeness through the Lord’s Supper.

This 7-Day Bible study is one in a series of 19 others related to Making Jesus Culture. We look at how to honor and worship God through all elements of culture, including the home, family, church, business, media/arts, government, and education. Accompanying these studies is over 300 hours of video footage from 150 of today's top Christian thinkers on creativity, innovation, and invention at www.makejesusculture.com.  

God cares deeply for the poor. How do we join God in loving others through the ways we earn, invest, spend, save, and share money? This week-long devotional offers an introduction to what it means to cultivate community, celebrate feasting, and live out a King Jesus Economy in our homes, neighborhoods, and churches.

A wash basin. Communion elements. A fishing net. They're part of a centerpiece for a very special gathering. In this devotional, see how each unique piece of decor symbolizes a way you’re invited to participate in the Kingdom of heaven here on earth.

Are you ready to start a life-changing journey? Experience and walk with Jesus through Luke chapters thirteen to eighteen. Witness the establishment of God’s Kingdom on earth. Discover who Jesus is, why he came to earth, what his message was, and what he wants you to do. Your discovery will impact your family, friends, and community.

Rediscover the amazing TRUTHS that surround the Judgment Seat of Christ, one of the great forgotten treasures of Scripture. Among the most misunderstood themes in the Bible, “the Judgment Seat of Christ” awaits all mankind. This plan brings clarity and hopes to Christians amid the confusion surrounding the separate judgments of believers and unbelievers.

We are spiritually poor until we come to Jesus. In Him alone we are made spiritually rich. Will you let that be an on-ramp to loving the poor? Honor God by honoring those in need and you will be the blessed one!

Learn to define clearly your dreams for yourself. Identify the obstacles holding you back. Come up with a specific plan for reaching goals. Develop the tools that will help you act on the plan.

The Bible has a lot to say about giving. Most of us know to give to the church, and the poor, maybe even a child in need in a third-world country. But God's perspective on giving is much greater. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on giving, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Is it hard for you to love people who are not like you? Or do you sometimes feel like you don't fit in? Jesus understands the challenge. Yet, He loved others no matter what they looked like, believed, or experienced. This powerful message continues to change lives. JESUS REVOLUTION is the story of the 70's generation embracing Jesus' kind of love. It can happen again today, starting with you.

Have you ever noticed so much of Jesus' ministry happened over meals? Around the table, Jesus taught about the new community He was creating, called the Kingdom of God, and demonstrated who can be invited. In this series from Compassion Canada, we explore what the meals of Jesus can teach us about following Jesus and breaking our bread. 

Hospitality is God’s welcome. As Creator, He enjoys time with us, remembers our preferences and likes who we really are—no need to dress-up or wear a mask. In this plan we will explore the massive, welcoming heart of God and practical ways to extend hospitality to others. Welcome home!

Most men have experienced times of great frustration and disappointment because they feel like they are lacking something in their lives, or that others have more. So, how do we find our way to true contentment and satisfaction, regardless of our circumstances? Join us in this 7-day devotional for men, written by Tim Bergmann of Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

As Christian men, we tend to believe that God has called us to two basic instructions: love God and love people. But even as we affirm this, are we perhaps missing something crucial? This week, we will examine what it means to be men who put others first, living our lives in a Christ-like, loving, other-centered, and sacrificial way. Written by Brad Klassen.

Experience 7 of Jesus' 40 parables using the ancient practices of lectio and visio divina – praying in word and image – with beautiful pencil drawings for each parable. This plan is taken from Praying the Parables of Jesus: A 40-Day Devotional Journey in Word and Image.

The key to finding success in life or a meaningful career isn't about who you know, but how you serve. That is how you can truly make a difference in the world—one person at a time. In this devotional, you will learn how you can change the world by: making yourself available instead of visible, giving instead of taking and losing yourself instead of finding yourself.

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). “They showed us unusual kindness” - that's what the Apostle Paul said about the people of Malta after his ship sank off their coast. This statement has inspired the focus for 2020, prepared in Malta: hospitality to the stranger.

You may have already made your New Year’s resolutions—or you may still be shaping them. This 9-day plan will help you align your goals with Jesus’ Kingdom priorities. Each day presents a potential resolution for 2026, focusing on a key theme of Jesus’ ministry and offering a clear glimpse of the life and priorities He invites us to embrace.

Reading the book of Luke, with the eyeglasses of someone who encountered God, it is very rich in understanding God’s personal concern and love and is applicable in our daily lives. This reading plan is an excerpt from the passages of the Book of Luke.

What if we don’t have to travel far to get close to people who are distant from God? What if Christians were the best neighbors? Would your street change? Would heaven be fuller? A long time ago, a religious leader asked Jesus how to get into heaven. Jesus answered with a question, then the story of the Good Neighbor. No surprise, 2000 years later Jesus’ story still explains how to neighbor. Join Pastor Craig Groeschel and Life.Church in a practical, story-filled guide to meeting your neighbors and loving them as yourself. But don’t just read it—live it!

For thousands of years, Proverbs 31 has automatically been associated with earthly brides, but what if we read these verses through the eyes of our corporate Bridegroom, Jesus Christ? What if this Generation of the Bride of Christ took the initiative to become the kind of Bride her Bridegroom treasures and trusts? See God's heart for the Church in a new way with this 10-Day Devotional Study.

Poverty is a shared aspect of the human experience, touching each of us differently. Whether you've witnessed or experienced poverty or not, this devotional aims to encourage a compassionate and Biblical perspective on poverty. This 11-day devotional will walk you through an understanding of why poverty exists, why we should help, and how we should help. Each day includes scripture references, reflection questions, and inspiring stories.