Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 16:24

The holidays feel hopeless for so many people. Can we avoid the trap of a self-centered Christmas and follow Jesus’ example of selfless love? Join Luis Palau for this seven-day Advent devotional and become inspired to represent Jesus, placing the needs of others before our own. Let’s remember that His gift of life is for all people, and we can help everyone receive it.

Is mounting tension and stress sapping you of your strength? Do you lack motivation and excitement to live each day to the fullest? This 7-day plan encourages you to spend time with your Creator, drawing strength from his never-ending supply. As you reflect on truth, you will be motivated to embrace all that God has for you. Time spent in his presence empowers you with strength, character, and leadership.

This seven-day devotional traces Jesus's final journey to Jerusalem, from his first announcement of what awaited him there to his arrival in nearby Bethany. Through Scripture readings and reflections, we’ll put ourselves in the shoes of Jesus’s companions—experiencing their hopes, fears, and moments of faith. As we witness Jesus's unwavering resolve in the face of what lies ahead, we'll consider what it truly means to follow him, even when God's plans challenge our expectations.

Are you someone who lives and works at a fast pace? Do you feel irritated when people around you seem to do everything slowly? In this Plan, I hope that we will find wisdom and encouragement as we study Peter’s journey from quick responder to holiness.

This 7-day reading plan offers a fresh look at what Jesus taught about money and giving. It gently challenges common assumptions about wealth, stewardship, and doing good with our resources. Through Scripture and reflection, it invites you to explore how generosity, faith, and trust in God can shape your financial choices. A thoughtful guide for anyone seeking to help build God’s Kingdom as a Faith-Driven or Impact Investor.

Men are called to "follow" after Jesus. But what exactly does that mean? How does a guy do it, and how does he even know what to do? The Way of Christ is the calling, and we will take this week to explore this Way. Written by Steven Sukkau.

Jesus told His disciples that He would give them the keys of the kingdom. But what are these keys, what is their purpose, and how do we use them? In this 7-day devotional plan from Steve McCracken, discover the difference between logos master keys and rhema individual keys, and be equipped to partner with God’s intention to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven!

The award-winning documentary, Free Burma Rangers, tells the gripping story of a one-of-a-kind family who serves brutalized and displaced people on the frontlines of war. The movie delivers eight pivotal lessons to help you find and serve God in whatever trench you may currently find yourself in. Featuring short, powerful clips that bring these lessons to life—this devotional journey will usher you into greater levels of faith, love, and freedom.

We pray the One who walked the dusty roads of Judea during his humiliation, the One who is now exalted at the right hand of the Father—Christ the Lord of All—will meet you as we together celebrate Holy Week. Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church 2023 Holy Week Devotional.

This is a plan to read if you’re thinking about being baptized. Baptism is an incredible step to take in following Christ and a powerful way God will work in you. This 8-day plan will walk you through what the Bible says about baptism, challenge some misconceptions, walk you through some differences that churches have, and help you prepare for this amazing step of faith.

You were never meant to just pass through this life—you were made to build something that lasts. In this devotional, Ps. Mark Zschech unpacks what it means to live a life of legacy and mission. Whether you’re navigating your calling, checking your foundation, or rediscovering your role in the body of Christ, this devotional will stir your heart and steady your steps.

Taken from the book, Giving It All Away…and Getting It All Back Again, David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, shares that a generous life pays the best rewards personally, offers a powerful legacy to your family, and changes those you touch.

Sometimes we get caught up in the world’s efforts to do enough good things to save ourselves. But does that really work? What does God truly want from us? Join us and explore some Biblical aspects of how our service and sacrifice to the Lord should transform our hearts and lives.

Jesus took 12 men, and for three years, He made them disciples and prepared them for the task He had in mind for them. After three years, with his ascension, Jesus said: “Go and make disciples.” He was actually saying to them: “Go and do the same as what I did.”

As we go through life, we will face situations that cause us to ask difficult questions. These questions will come from pain, failure, humiliation, and powerlessness. There are no answers to all our questions, but it is still possible to live meaningful lives with what God has revealed to us from His Word.

Discover the power of forgiveness in your life through this compelling Biblical journey, including real-life examples of heroic and history-altering acts of forgiveness.

What if we don’t have to travel far to get close to people who are distant from God? What if Christians were the best neighbors? Would your street change? Would heaven be fuller? A long time ago, a religious leader asked Jesus how to get into heaven. Jesus answered with a question, then the story of the Good Neighbor. No surprise, 2000 years later Jesus’ story still explains how to neighbor. Join Pastor Craig Groeschel and Life.Church in a practical, story-filled guide to meeting your neighbors and loving them as yourself. But don’t just read it—live it!

Have you had enough, of feeling like you're not enough? This 10-day reading plan from blogger & author Grace Valentine deconstructs the lies the world tells us about ourselves every day and replaces them with the truth God is whispering into our hearts and minds.

Learn how to get wisdom for ourselves by examining what the Bible has to say about it and by providing practical steps for acquiring it.

Jesus began his ministry by calling all people to "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand". He chose a few to be his disciples, telling them to "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men". This is a 10-day devotional on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus – responding to his call and following him faithfully.

The Untamed Text is a 10-day journey through the deepest tension in Christian life: the collision between your convictions and Scripture passages that challenge everything you thought you believed. This isn't about finding easy answers or comfortable explanations. It's about discovering what happens when you stop trying to tame God's Word and allow God's Word to transform you. This devotional teaches you to wrestle with apparent contradictions in Scripture instead of resolving them prematurely. Are you ready to be transformed by the untamed?

Stop settling for spiritual mediocrity. This isn't another feel-good devotional—it's a biblical challenge to the passivity killing your purpose. Based on 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, discover what God designed you for: face-to-face relationship with Him, meaningful work, and authentic leadership. From the Garden of Eden to Gethsemane, learn why boys consume but men sacrifice. Each day confronts excuses with Scripture, calling you to embrace responsibility, fight spiritual battles with spiritual weapons, and lead with love instead of laziness. No shortcuts, no participation trophies—just biblical truth for men ready to answer God's call.

Married couples who invest in their relationship will find one of the greatest forms of fulfillment and meaning that life has to offer. That is the promise of a godly marriage. Dr. James Dobson spent decades helping couples make this kind of investment. Strengthen your marriage with his 10-day email series, and receive practical strategies and biblical wisdom to help you and your spouse have a closer relationship with God and each other.

Times of trouble are common to us all. It’s because we’re in a battle, and our foe is not made of flesh and blood. We’re up against Satan and his forces of evil; yet when we understand the devil’s methods and schemes, and the avenues by which he’s likely to attack or try to trip us up, we can literally close the door on him and find victory instead!

Ladies, taste and see that the Lord is good and can give freedom and healing from the pain in your past. Come to know Him in a beautiful, new way, begin to be still before Him, and hear His voice for your life and family. Find out what’s on His heart for you today as you get fresh revelation from God’s Word and the testimonies of others.