Draw closer to Jesus during this Easter season. Sign up to receive one or more of these free email devotionals. Walk through the season of Lent learning about Jesus Christ and the remarkable experience of living life today in his presence. Expand your Bible reading experience using our valuable library of more than 50 top […]
Filed under Events, Lent, Newsletters, Reading Plans
If you haven’t already determined to regularly and consistently read the Bible, RIGHT NOW is always the best time to make that decision. And you can always rely on Bible Gateway to provide you with a variety of resources to make it happen: Visit our New Year’s Bible reading resources page and sign up for […]
Filed under Bible, Introduction to the Bible, Reading Plans
Do you want 2022 to be the year you really get to know the Bible? Whether you’re a complete newcomer to the Bible or know it well, Bible Gateway’s free email devotionals and Bible reading plans are a great way to get grounded in God’s Word during the New Year. Choose the one that most […]
Filed under Bible Gateway, Newsletters, Reading Plans
Calling all fans and readers of the New American Standard Bible (along with anyone interested in experiencing a Bible translation they may not be as familiar with)! Bible Gateway’s free Scripture reading plan—with passages drawn from the New American Standard Bible (NASB). It’s a journey through the Lenten season in 2022, starting on Ash Wednesday […]
Filed under Easter, General, Lent, Reading Plans
A lectionary is a collection of readings from the Bible (called “lections”) that are intended to enhance the act of worship. Lectionaries have been in use in the Christian church from the fourth century, spanning denominational differences. Scripture selections are arranged according to a schedule which follows the church calendar of Sundays and festivals, centering […]
Filed under Bible Gateway, Reading Plans
In this time of physical distancing, when church buildings are closed and people are prevented from gathering, Bible Gateway’s devotional, Worship & Word, will help lift your soul in adoration of God and out of the “miry clay” of current events. Sign up for the free email devotional Worship & Word from Bible Gateway Scripture […]
Filed under Bible Gateway, Devotionals, Newsletters, Reading Plans
During these unusual and unprecedented days, we need to regularly remind ourselves of God’s providence, power, and love. To that end, Bible Gateway has created the following 14-day Bible Reading Plan to help you focus your attention on God’s grandeur and greatness by reading Bible stories of his miraculous accomplishments and showing his desire to […]
Filed under Bible, Reading Plans, Verse of the Day
With extended school closures around the country, many families are now facing a new reality this Monday morning. If you’re looking for learning opportunities to keep you and your children occupied during this time, Bible Gateway has a number of useful, free resources. Streams in the Desert for Kids Parents, if you’re looking for a […]
Filed under News, Reading Plans
The followng article is excerpted from the NIV Student Bible. Copyright © 2011 by Zondervan (@NIVBible). Used by permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com. All rights reserved. By Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford Of all the reasons people mention for not reading the Bible, simple discouragement ranks highest. The Bible’s length alone is imposing. More like a […]
Filed under Bible Readers, Introduction to the Bible, Reading Plans
Lent begins on March 6th this year with Ash Wednesday, and it’s almost in sight. It’s a season of reflection and meditation, a perfect time to renew our knowledge of and devotion to God’s Word just as Psalm 119:15 instructs: I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. (NIV) For many centuries, Christians have used the season […]
Filed under Bible Gateway Features, Easter, Lent, Newsletters, Reading Plans, Reflections