Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:11

Fear can loom over our lives, especially during important times. The first Christmas was no exception, as key people were told not to fear. Over four days, this devotional will look at reasons we can overcome fear using the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. We will see how God's message to them still apply to us today.

Worship through each week of Advent with us in scripture and song. Come along as we study what it means to embrace Advent Hope, Peace, Love and Joy in anticipation of Christ's birth and ultimate return.

We give gifts to each other on Christmas morning. But, on the very first Christmas morning, we were given the greatest gift ever – Jesus. Over the next four days, we will learn how Jesus is the heart of the true story of God’s love for us. In the Lightgliders virtual world for kids, we call this the “Far Greater Story.”

Christmas isn’t just about a manger, it’s about a mission. From the garden to the cross, God has been unfolding a rescue plan to redeem what was lost. In this 4-day journey, discover how Christmas fulfills ancient promises, confronts our deepest needs, and invites you into the story. Don’t just celebrate the season, respond to the Savior.

This 4-day Christmas devotional by Deborah Rosenkranz helps you rediscover the wonder of Christmas through the eyes of Mary, Simeon, and the shepherds. Learn to believe God’s Word, expect His presence, and worship in every circumstance. Whether your season feels bright or broken, these reflections will remind you: Christmas isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something miraculous.

In this devotional series from American Idol star, Mandisa, you will explore the scriptures and inspiration behind some of the songs featured on her Christmas album, It's Christmas!

For many, the holidays are a time of great joy...but what happens when the holidays lose their sparkle and become challenging due to deep grief or loss? This special reading plan will help those going through grief to find comfort and hope for the holidays, and shares how to create a meaningful holiday season in spite of deep grief.

While we should be thankful every day for the grace upon grace that God has shown us, the Christmas season often makes us feel even more grateful for this great news. Enjoy these five prayers written by Pastor Scotty Ward Smith for you and your family to enjoy during Advent as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. @scottywardsmith

This Christmas the One Minute Apologist wants to answer questions you may never have thought to ask. Is Christmas a Pagan holiday? How many wise men were there, and many more. Don't let this Christmas pass without spending time reflecting on the birth of our Savior, and all the events surrounding that historical day.

This five-day family devotional focuses on the world-changing night when God chose to come to earth as a baby! Each day, there’s an option to play the compelling free biblical game app Guardians of Ancora. As you read the Bible and talk with God, explore this exciting way to meet with God and discover stories about Jesus. Enjoy sharing your adventures and the meaning of what you discover.

These five mysteries focus on the incarnation of Jesus and the characters involved in His early life of earth. Reflecting on these stories allows us to dig deeper into the great mystery involved in how an experience of Christ can bring joy which is transformative to our very lives. These mysteries are meditated upon when people pray with the Rosary and as such it is suggested to pray some form of repetitive prayer as a tool to aid your meditation.

Have you ever wondered just what God’s angels do? This reading plan shows you from the Bible what different roles God created for the angels.

Often when Christmas is over, I feel as tightly wound as those strings of lights I vowed to put away neatly this year. But recently I experimented in relishing Christmas—bumps, budget, and all. Whatever stress or grief you are facing, I pray that this guide to advent and Christmastide helps you relish the Christmas you have. May your heart be refreshed as you let it linger on the story where this season began. 

Most Christmas stories begin with the cry of a baby in a manger, but for this story will begin three months earlier in a small mountain village just south of Jerusalem near the town of Hebron.  The story will begin as you watch a young, tired, and very pregnant girl walking up the road to the house of Elizabeth and Zechariah.  That’s where you will begin your journey to Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph.

This video series shows some of the gifts that God gives to you during the Christmas season. 

The most important moment in the history of the world was when Jesus, the Light of the World, became flesh to dwell among us.  Angels announced his arrival, poems were written, shepherds ran and Mary sang! Come with us on a five-day journey as we examine His light, how it inspired those around Him and how it impacts us today.

Christmas points us not only to our promised Savior in a manger but to the eternal joy of heaven that we receive through faith in Christ. The darkness of our days is behind us. Jesus the Light came, and our brightest days are ahead. 

Mary and Martha thought Jesus was too late and couldn't save Lazarus from the grave, but our savior had different plans. Join Uncommen in journeying through this well-known passage in-depth and see how Jesus is still calling us to come forth today for His name.

It feels crowded, doesn’t it? The stores. The calendar. Our hearts. Even before stepping one foot into December, we’re already overwhelmed.
 In this 5-Day Bible Plan from The Messy Table Podcast, we’re intentionally making room—in our minds, relationships, time, bodies, and resources—to remember the real meaning of Christmas.

The Christmas story is so familiar to those young and old. The manger scenes, shepherds, and wise men are all a part of a narrative that has been retold for over two thousand years. It’s easy to think it has nothing new to teach us. Yet, the word of God is living and active - it works in us in new ways every time we digest it. -Vertical Worship

Don’t you just love the sounds of Christmas? Carols by candlelight, bells pealing, the joyful laughter of friends and family? This Christmas, worship leader David Binion invites you to listen for the original sounds of Christmas. Join David for a reading plan that focuses our hearts on the CHRIST of Christmas and the sounds of Heaven kissing earth with the greatest gift of all.

Christmas is filled with with a multitude of emotions. This 5-day plan is designed with a prayerful desire for you to be filled with the unconditional joy, hope, peace, and love of our Savior as we celebrate His birth this wonderful season.

As we near the celebration of Christ's birth, here's a short five part study with lessons we can learn from five key characters in the Christmas story...

This video plan unpacks Luke 2:11 and explains what it means that Jesus is the Messiah, our Savior. By understanding the meaning of this Bible passage, we can understand the beauty and power of the Christmas story.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the eleventh part "The Living Word." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.