Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:22

"Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us." This prayer is challenging to live by. At times, like Peter, we might wish to hold onto our resentment towards those who seem deserving of it. Yet, Jesus reminds us that we are forgiven so that we may forgive, especially when it's tough!

Forgiveness is a central theme in the teachings of Jesus, reflecting His likeness and guiding us on a path of grace and love. Jesus emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, stating, "If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins." This simple yet profound message reveals why forgiveness is crucial.

Life is messy, unpredictable, painful, sloppy, emotional, slippery, and oftentimes unbearable, with hard places we could never have fathomed when we started this journey. But God is not surprised by our slipups and screwups. Each day we are given the opportunity to live with meaning and significance as we acknowledge our struggles and then surrender them to Jesus.

You never have to wonder if God will "get back at you"! No matter how big or ugly your sin: God does not limit His forgiveness. No matter the size of your sin, you are forgiven by your Savior.

You want to do your most exceptional work for the glory of God and the good of others. But what does biblical excellence look like? According to the Apostle Paul, it looks like Christ-like love, as we’ll see in this five-day plan.

Hiding inside every man is a little boy. For some, this kid is healthy and strong. For others, he’s insecure. Afraid. Angry. And broken. That was me. I ignored the pain of my childhood wounds for decades. Maybe like me, you’ve suffered silently. In these devotionals I’m going to share part of my story and a biblical remedy to start healing your childhood wounds. You are not alone.

When life gets hard it is easy to wonder where God is and if he hears our prayers. Let me reassure you, he does! Keep standing in the light! May this Bible reading plan give you the hope you need for another day.

Forgiveness is the core of the Gospel, the Lord’s Prayer, healthy relationships, salvation, and the Church.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the sixth in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Join former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on a 5-day devotional journey exploring God's goodness amidst life's challenges. Through Scripture and personal experiences, discover resilience, faith, and the transformative power of grace. Delve into God's plans, finding strength to face fear and uncertainty. Let this devotional renew hope and purpose, reminding you of the boundless love awaiting those who trust in His promises. Join the journey to be inspired.

Salvation is a free gift of God, and we can accept it just by believing that Jesus is the Son of God, who came to earth to die for our sins and rise again. Salvation is for everyone who believes, but is believing enough? Join us as we uncover 4 checks from the Bible to be sure that your salvation is real, and can never be taken away.

A 5-day reading plan that examines key emotions experienced during the divorce process, including fear, bitterness, and forgiveness. The reader will discover that God’s Word is a powerful tool that guides us through healing and restoration as we overcome trials. Prayer, worship, and Bible reading are encouraged. After completing this study, the reader will learn to trust God’s Word as the source of individual wholeness.

Arise means to get up. Though it sounds straightforward, it can seem like an insurmountable task when life has knocked you down and left you feeling hopeless. Yet, the Lord utilizes our challenges to steer us towards the truths found in His Word and the strength we gain from embracing it. As you join me on this 5-day journey, you will find inspiration and receive the tools to arise.

Reading Red: The Gospel According to Jesus is a generational gift to the Body of Christ with an aim to return the Church back to the actual teachings of Jesus Himself. As we revisit the gospel, according to Jesus, we’ll be better suited to re-present Him more accurately to the current generation. This plan is based on "Reading Red," a book and workbook by Shawn Echols.

The Bible has a lot to say about litigation. Believers and unbelievers alike often end up in court, seeking money and justice. But the Bible encourages gentleness when settling our differences. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on litigation, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Forgiveness is a powerful act that frees both the one who offers it and the one who receives it. This devotional explores the importance of forgiving those who have hurt us, as well as forgiving ourselves. By walking this path of healing and liberation, we learn to leave the past behind and live in peace with God and ourselves.

Forgiveness is a continuous process of cleansing your heart, allowing you to release the weight of past hurts and offenses. There's so much power in forgiveness, learn how to let go of resentment, and embrace freedom in Christ. Wiping the slate clean can lead to healing, restoration, and a renewed sense of peace.

Uncover the hidden force that may be undermining your joy and relationships: bitterness. This devotional series explores how bitterness silently invades our hearts, affects our trust in God, and disrupts our lives. Learn to recognize its subtle signs, understand its profound impact, and embrace true freedom through forgiveness and faith. Dive in and transform resentment into peace.

Mercy Culture Church exists to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. Each year we pray and ask God for His heart and His mind over that next year. This year, we heard the Lord say 2025 will be a year of Radical Love! Join us over the next 5 days to learn what it means to radically love God with everything you have.

Discover the freedom of a life transformed by grace in this series on overcoming bitterness. Learn to replace resentment with kindness, forgive as Christ has forgiven you, and walk in the light of your new identity and future. Each day offers practical insights and challenges, guiding you to release bitterness and embrace a heart aligned with God’s love.

This devotional draws inspiration from Benjamin E. Mays' groundbreaking work Seeking to Be Christian in Race Relations, offering reflections that challenge readers to embody justice, love, and reconciliation. Mays, a theologian, educator, and civil rights advocate, explores what it means to live out Christ’s teachings in the face of systemic inequality and social unrest.

Forgiveness is not easy, and many of us struggle with it. How do we get better at forgiving? This plan unpacks Jesus' most famous teaching on forgiveness and four key attitudes He builds in us as we accept His forgiveness ourselves. If you're not good at forgiveness, this is the plan for you!

Do you want better relationships? Do you consider yourself to be a loving person? It may sound simple, but loving others well is layered and comes with many challenges. It’s more than emotion or affection. It’s more than having things in common. Join Jada Edwards as she shows you how love is a divine choice to act in a favorable way toward another and how it’s more than making friends, acts of kindness, romance or marital love. It’s about redefining love from God’s perspective and discovering its divine power.

The Bible has a lot to say about restitution. Restitution is about more than recompensation for a wrong, but also restoration, redemption, and salvation. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective of restitution, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Clif Washington, raised in eastern Oklahoma, was wrongfully accused of murder at 19 and spent over seven years in prison. A determined judge fought for his release, secured by a governor. Never fully pardoned, Clif worked as a truck driver for over 20 years. His upcoming book, THE LIST, published by Legacy Book Publishing, details his journey and the list of people he forgave to overcome bitterness and anger. This reading plan accompanies the book.