First Steps with Jesus
New to faith, or simply curious about Jesus? Begin here. Over seven gentle days, walk through short, welcoming passages from the Gospels with zero jargon.
Foundational Gospel Passages
Beginners, new believers, or anyone restarting their spiritual journey without fear or condemnation.
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Complete Daily Syllabus
7 days. Each day opens into a read, key verses in plain English, reflection questions and a prayer, with companion journeys on 4 of them.
01 Who Is Jesus? The Word Became Flesh
John 1:1–14 God stepped into human history to bring light and grace.
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Who Is Jesus? The Word Became Flesh
John 1:1–14God stepped into human history to bring light and grace.
John 1:1–14, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “God stepped into human history to bring light and grace”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
02 How Deeply God Loves You: Unconditional Grace
John 3:16–21 God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved.
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How Deeply God Loves You: Unconditional Grace
John 3:16–21God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved.
John 3:16–21, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Plain English: God loves people so much that he gave Jesus. Trusting him brings lasting life instead of being lost.
Big idea in one verse. John 3:16 summarizes the gospel message: God’s love, Jesus’ giving, and the invitation to believe. In its chapter context, it follows a conversation about being “born again” and God’s rescue rather than condemnation.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
03 Talking with God in Honest Prayer
Matthew 6:5–15 No fancy formulas needed; God desires honest heart-to-heart conversation.
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Talking with God in Honest Prayer
Matthew 6:5–15No fancy formulas needed; God desires honest heart-to-heart conversation.
Matthew 6:5–15, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Plain English: May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Plain English: Give us today the bread we need for today.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Plain English: And forgive us what we owe you, as we forgive those who owe us.
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Plain English: When you pray, go into your room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is unseen. He sees in secret and will reward you.
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Plain English: So pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honoured.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “No fancy formulas needed; God desires honest heart-to-heart conversation”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Journey · 10 steps
A Closer Look: The Lord's Prayer
The prayer Jesus actually taught.
Journey · 8 steps
Praying as Jesus Taught
The Lord's Prayer, slowly.
Journey · 6 steps
How Jesus Taught Us to Pray
A pattern for honest prayer.
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 6:11
Daily Bread
Notice the word 'daily.' God supplies enough for today, not a lifetime stockpile.
Pray: Father, help me receive what I need today with gratitude, and trust You for tomorrow.
Do: Identify one need you keep trying to solve in advance. Let it go for today.
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 6:6
The Secret Place
The most important part of a tree is underground where no one can see it. In the same way, your secret life with God determines your public strength.
Pray: Father, meet me in the quiet secret place of my heart today.
Do: Close your eyes and pray in private for 2 minutes with zero distractions.
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
04 Finding Rest for Your Exhausted Soul
Matthew 11:28–30 Come unto Me all ye that labor; an easy yoke and gentle burden.
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Finding Rest for Your Exhausted Soul
Matthew 11:28–30Come unto Me all ye that labor; an easy yoke and gentle burden.
Matthew 11:28–30, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Plain English: Jesus invites worn-out people to come to him. He offers real rest for the soul.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Come unto Me all ye that labor; an easy yoke and gentle burden”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
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Digital Sabbath
Practising a day that does not need you.
Journey · 8 steps
Burnout And The Body
You are not a machine that stopped working.
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When You're The Strong One
Who carries the carrier?
Devotional · 4 min · Matthew 11:28
Rest Without Guilt
Rest is not laziness. It is trust that God sustains what you cannot control.
Pray: Jesus, teach me to receive Your rest and release what only You can carry.
Do: Schedule a 10-minute block today for quiet prayer with no multitasking.
Devotional · 3 min · Matthew 11:29
Unforced Rhythms
A yoke matches you to the one pulling. Jesus' yoke fits. He doesn't push beyond your pace.
Pray: Jesus, teach me Your rhythm. Pull me at Your pace, not the world's.
Do: Identify one self-imposed deadline today. Loosen it.
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
05 The Loving Father: Welcomed Home
Luke 15:11–32 The prodigal son and the Father who runs to embrace you.
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The Loving Father: Welcomed Home
Luke 15:11–32The prodigal son and the Father who runs to embrace you.
Luke 15:11–32, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “The prodigal son and the Father who runs to embrace you”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
06 The Cross: Radical Forgiveness
Luke 23:33–46 Father, forgive them; the depth of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary.
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The Cross: Radical Forgiveness
Luke 23:33–46Father, forgive them; the depth of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary.
Luke 23:33–46, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Father, forgive them; the depth of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
07 The Resurrection: A New Dawn
John 20:1–18 He is risen; hope, new life, and walking with Jesus every morning.
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The Resurrection: A New Dawn
John 20:1–18He is risen; hope, new life, and walking with Jesus every morning.
John 20:1–18, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “He is risen; hope, new life, and walking with Jesus every morning”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
Go deeper with journeys
Short guided studies from the app that draw on the passages in this plan.
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Christmas Beyond The Story
What actually happened.
Philippians 2:7 · 8 steps
Everyday Faith
Amazing Grace
The gift that rewrites everything.
· 9 steps
Everyday Faith
Faith When You Have Questions
Staying faithful in the fog.
· 10 steps
A Closer Look
A Closer Look: The Lord's Prayer
The prayer Jesus actually taught.
Matthew 6:9 · 10 steps
Everyday Faith
Praying as Jesus Taught
The Lord's Prayer, slowly.
· 8 steps
Scripture Themes
How Jesus Taught Us to Pray
A pattern for honest prayer.
· 6 steps
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