5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the Sunday Message from March 22, 2026:
Day 1: From Death to Life
Reading: Romans 6:1-11
In ancient Rome, adopted children didn't just gain new parents—they received a completely new identity. Every debt was canceled, every connection to their former life severed. This is the radical transformation Paul describes when he writes about our resurrection life in Christ. You weren't just improved; you were made entirely new. The old you, defined by sin and Adam's curse, has died. The new you, alive in Christ, has risen. Today, stop identifying with your old labels—"I'm broken," "I'm a failure," "I'm not enough." Those descriptions belong to someone who no longer exists. Because of the resurrection, you have been given a new name, a new family, and a new future. You are alive in Christ.
Day 2: The First Fruits Promise
Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
When farmers brought the first portion of their harvest to God, it wasn't the end of the reaping—it was just the beginning. Jesus' resurrection is God's "first fruits" offering, a promise that more is coming. His rising wasn't the conclusion of the story but the inauguration of a new creation. You are part of that harvest. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave is at work in you, transforming death into life, despair into hope, endings into beginnings. Spring reminds us of this truth: what appears dead can burst forth with new life. The resurrection of Christ signals that God is starting His new world order, and you have been invited into it. More is coming. The harvest has only just begun.
Day 3: Two Men, Two Destinies
Reading: Romans 5:12-21
Adam represents our broken beginning—the reality of sin, death, and separation from God. But Christ is the second Adam, the beginning of renewed humanity. Where Adam failed, Jesus succeeded. Where Adam brought death, Jesus brings life. You once belonged to Adam's family line, sentenced to death because of sin. But through faith in Christ, you've been transferred into a new family with a new destiny. This isn't about citizenship in a country; it's about citizenship in the Kingdom of God. Your entire identity has changed. You are no longer defined by your failures, your past, or your sin. You are defined by Christ's victory. Stop living like you're part of the old family. You belong to something entirely new.
Day 4: Walking in Newness
Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Dead people don't need improvement—they need resurrection. Christianity isn't a self-help program designed to make you a better version of yourself. It's a complete transformation from death to life. Paul doesn't say you were sick; he says you were dead. And now, you've been made alive in Christ. But here's the crucial truth: life means movement. Living things grow, change, and move forward. Dead things stay still. If resurrection life is inside you, it will produce action. Where is God calling you to move today? Perhaps it's time to deepen your faith, serve others, forgive someone, or share the gospel. Resurrection faith isn't passive—it's active. It changes how you live in this world. Check your pulse. Are you walking in the newness of life?
Day 5: A New Identity
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
A caterpillar doesn't improve inside the cocoon—it dissolves completely. Its old form breaks down, and something entirely new emerges: a butterfly. This is what the resurrection does for every believer. You are not an improved version of your former self; you are a new creation. The old has gone; the new has come. Your past doesn't define you. Your failures don't define you. Your shame doesn't define you. Christ alone defines your identity. Like King Edmund in Narnia, transformed from traitor to "Edmund the Just," the resurrection rewrites your story. The ashes of your past aren't the end—they're the soil from which new life springs. Today, step fully into your new identity. Let go of old labels. Embrace the truth: you are alive in Christ, and that changes everything.
Day 1: From Death to Life
Reading: Romans 6:1-11
In ancient Rome, adopted children didn't just gain new parents—they received a completely new identity. Every debt was canceled, every connection to their former life severed. This is the radical transformation Paul describes when he writes about our resurrection life in Christ. You weren't just improved; you were made entirely new. The old you, defined by sin and Adam's curse, has died. The new you, alive in Christ, has risen. Today, stop identifying with your old labels—"I'm broken," "I'm a failure," "I'm not enough." Those descriptions belong to someone who no longer exists. Because of the resurrection, you have been given a new name, a new family, and a new future. You are alive in Christ.
Day 2: The First Fruits Promise
Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
When farmers brought the first portion of their harvest to God, it wasn't the end of the reaping—it was just the beginning. Jesus' resurrection is God's "first fruits" offering, a promise that more is coming. His rising wasn't the conclusion of the story but the inauguration of a new creation. You are part of that harvest. The same power that raised Jesus from the grave is at work in you, transforming death into life, despair into hope, endings into beginnings. Spring reminds us of this truth: what appears dead can burst forth with new life. The resurrection of Christ signals that God is starting His new world order, and you have been invited into it. More is coming. The harvest has only just begun.
Day 3: Two Men, Two Destinies
Reading: Romans 5:12-21
Adam represents our broken beginning—the reality of sin, death, and separation from God. But Christ is the second Adam, the beginning of renewed humanity. Where Adam failed, Jesus succeeded. Where Adam brought death, Jesus brings life. You once belonged to Adam's family line, sentenced to death because of sin. But through faith in Christ, you've been transferred into a new family with a new destiny. This isn't about citizenship in a country; it's about citizenship in the Kingdom of God. Your entire identity has changed. You are no longer defined by your failures, your past, or your sin. You are defined by Christ's victory. Stop living like you're part of the old family. You belong to something entirely new.
Day 4: Walking in Newness
Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Dead people don't need improvement—they need resurrection. Christianity isn't a self-help program designed to make you a better version of yourself. It's a complete transformation from death to life. Paul doesn't say you were sick; he says you were dead. And now, you've been made alive in Christ. But here's the crucial truth: life means movement. Living things grow, change, and move forward. Dead things stay still. If resurrection life is inside you, it will produce action. Where is God calling you to move today? Perhaps it's time to deepen your faith, serve others, forgive someone, or share the gospel. Resurrection faith isn't passive—it's active. It changes how you live in this world. Check your pulse. Are you walking in the newness of life?
Day 5: A New Identity
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
A caterpillar doesn't improve inside the cocoon—it dissolves completely. Its old form breaks down, and something entirely new emerges: a butterfly. This is what the resurrection does for every believer. You are not an improved version of your former self; you are a new creation. The old has gone; the new has come. Your past doesn't define you. Your failures don't define you. Your shame doesn't define you. Christ alone defines your identity. Like King Edmund in Narnia, transformed from traitor to "Edmund the Just," the resurrection rewrites your story. The ashes of your past aren't the end—they're the soil from which new life springs. Today, step fully into your new identity. Let go of old labels. Embrace the truth: you are alive in Christ, and that changes everything.