Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 7:38

Over the next 5 days, we are going to take time to discover who Jesus is from the people he grabbed lunch with. Jesus’ mission was fully focused on those who were far from His Father. Therefore, in order for us to live a life devoted to Jesus, we must always focus on those who are far off.

What does Christmas mean to you? We want you to experience the joy and reality of Christmas: Jesus coming as a man to dwell among us! Journey with us as we are filled with the simple hope and light that is Jesus, who we remember and celebrate during Christmas. Jesus encountered people at the Table. Join us as we look at those lives impacted by His simple hope and light.

Men and women are both made in God’s image. But why do we behave so differently then? Could it be that our differences are just a kaleidoscope of different reflections of God’s image? In this Plan, we will explore how to recognize God’s image through our differences in marriage.

Gratitude: A 5-day devotional from Brandon Lake. - "Thank you.” What a simple phrase, and yet, it carries such weight. Join me on a five-day deep dive into the purpose, power, and potential of thanking God through every season of our lives. Gratitude is a heart posture, and it impacts not only our own spirits, but the spirits of those around us. More importantly, it’s the most deserving gift we can offer to the Lord. Thanks for coming along, y’all.

Do you ever feel unseen, unheard, and unknown? Though centuries apart from your life today, the women who knew Jesus felt similar fears and insecurities. Join Pastor and Bible teacher Paige Allen as she takes a second look at the life-changing encounters of unnamed women who came face-to-face with Jesus. Although their names are not etched in the writings of Scripture, they are etched in His heart.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

Many Christians get caught up in debates around the question “What is the role of a woman?” But what if God wants to love us far more than He wants to use us? These powerful devotionals aren’t so much about what women should do or not do as they are about God’s marvelous design for each one of us.

Throughout the New Testament, Jesus shows compassion toward unlikely “sinners” who expressed great faith. Whether tax collectors, Roman centurions, or Samaritan women, Jesus repeatedly shows that he came to rescue people burdened with shame. During this plan, Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong illustrates how these stories strengthen our understanding of God’s empathy and knowledge of how all types of people express beautiful faith in Jesus.

In Scripture we’re told to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:34-40). Yet many of us don’t love ourselves, at least not as much as God intends, and this affects how we live. These devotionals are for anyone who wishes to feel more fulfilled and wants to become the person God created them to be.

In Luke 7:36-50, Jesus‘ meal with the religious leaders was interrupted by a woman who was unable to contain her love for Him. In the “Food For Thoughts“ Bible study, we‘re going to take a closer look at this surprising story and discover five areas where Jesus wants to change our mindset!

Though the words foster care are not in the Bible, the call for God's people to care for the vulnerable is clear throughout all of Scripture. This devotional, written specifically for foster parents, offers life-giving promises and hope-filled truths specific to the unique joys and challenges faced by those who open their homes and hearts to kids.

We find our footing, belonging, purpose, and peace in and through a relationship with Jesus. You wouldn’t expect a relationship to thrive if communication was sparse, and time together was disposable. The further we move away from God, the harder the distance feels to regain. Unlike our earthly relationships, this is simply not the case with God. The moment we return, we are welcomed with beautiful restoration.

Jesus is loved by many but often misunderstood. Some embrace his compassion while ignoring his call to holiness, while others cling to truth but forget his grace. In this 5-day plan, we’ll explore why following Jesus is controversial and how his teaching on hell, salvation, identity, and grace confronts our culture and transforms our lives. The real Jesus is full of both grace and truth, and he invites us to trust him, follow him, and find life in him alone.

Forgiveness can feel impossible—painful, slow, and often one-sided. Yet Scripture shows that forgiveness is central to Christlikeness. In this devotional, we’ll explore stories of people in the Bible who were deeply wounded and yet chose to extend grace. As we wrestle honestly with the cost of forgiveness, we’ll also discover the freedom it brings. Whether you’re holding deep hurt, struggling to forgive yourself, or wondering what life looks like after forgiveness, this study invites you to trust God and take a courageous step toward healing.

In this six-day study, Tiffany reveals the healing power of Jesus’ unconditional love through his encounters with six hurting women in the Gospels. Each life-changing encounter reveals a compassionate Savior who offers hope and second chances, helping us to embrace our own value and indispensable role in the kingdom. Experience the unfailing companionship of Jesus, who heals our deepest hurts and proves to be all we’ve ever needed. 

If Jesus were on board with every idea His followers have staked His claim in, then He’d be one incredibly confused Son of God, always at odds with Himself and overly busy leading the charge for both sides of every debate. Thankfully, Jesus speaks for Himself. You can read His words in this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Things Jesus Never Said.

There are several accounts in God’s word where Divine Switches occurred. God’s power in Divine Switches can happen in one’s health, career, mindset, relationship, and family. When God Divinely Switches your situation, age, gender, and one’s background can’t thwart God’s plan. No longer live defined by your past, or by someone’s thoughts regarding you, understand that a Divine Switch can suddenly happen when you align with God.

How old do you have to be to influence others? You might be surprised to know just how much influence you have as a pre-teen. Spoiler alert: It’s a lot! This Bible Plan will help you think about and understand who’s watching you, who you’re following, and even how to respond to those in authority.

People may ignore their sense of guilt, rationalize it, or suppress it, but it’s still there. This 6-day study takes you to the heart of the guilt that plagues us all and presents the remedy for guilt that God has provided through His Son.

In a world full of free speech, do you often find yourself being offended by what others say? When opinions differ, is your first instinct to react, based on your emotions? It can be so easy to get wrapped up in words from others! Learn how to break through those offenses with biblical techniques, to experience emotional freedom from the opinions that surround us.

In this series, we’ll seek to answer six questions: Why forgive? Are some wrongs too big to forgive? How do I forgive? Does forgiving mean forgetting? How can I forgive myself? What are the barriers to forgiveness? The answers to these questions will point us toward powerful truths about ourselves, others, and God. In the end, we all need forgiveness, and we all need to extend it. Let’s discover why and how.

In the Kingdom Pioneers Plan, author Rhea Falig equips readers with the biblically-based principles that will lead you on a reformational journey back to God’s heart and the purity of what it means to be pioneers in a wild unshakable Kingdom.

Although the word "grace" is familiar to many of us, the feeling of living in daily grace may be more foreign. If you are grinding away each day to feel wanted and worthy, or struggling with feelings that you don't measure up, read this plan and discover the way that Jesus wants you to experience daily life. Let's learn to embrace and dwell in Jesus' grace this Easter!

Let's debunk all those skin-deep definitions of beauty, and let's get real and dig deep into God's Word instead to find out exactly what makes a woman of God beautiful. Clue: you don't need make-up for this one.

 31% of young adults who leave church cite spiritual boredom as a significant factor. The antidote involves moving toward the messiness of life where God is at work – into an adventure of passion and purpose that is anything but boring.