Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 20:28

These five days of devotions explore Spirit-led self-awareness: learning to listen to yourself with curiosity instead of condemnation, to respond to fear with gentleness and trust, and to walk inward with the Holy Spirit as your guide. How do we shift from survive to thrive in the midst of tremendous daily challenges?

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 20 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus prepares His disciples and followers for the challenges facing them in Jerusalem. It starts with the King cleaning His own house!

With many competing ideologies about what manhood is, The roMANtic Plan seeks to reintroduce the world to the godly man. He carries the image of God and walks with and on purpose here in this world. He sacrifices, looking out not only for his own interests but also for the interests of others, making him useful in God's hands and effective in his earthly dominion. Start the plan for more...

As leaders, we are accustomed to making decisions, even when data is scarce. Such ability sometimes translates into thinking we may know God’s will for our leadership, also in the absence of adequate data. In these readings, we look at what God’s will for your leadership is, and more importantly, how you can know that you are fulfilling your calling in accordance with His Plan, not just yours.

This plan explores generosity as a key mark of leadership and a source of joy. Generosity was demonstrated by King David, Israel’s greatest king, and by his officials, commanders, and subjects, who gave willingly so that King Solomon, David’s son, would be able to build a temple for God.

The purpose of this series is to help you become a disciple of Jesus — someone who knows God personally and intimately, is obedient to His Word, faithfully applying the truth you are learning and consistently sharing the good news to others.

Anointing in scripture is a powerful symbol of the work of the Holy Spirit. There are five things you must have in your life for the anointing of the Lord to be present. Each is critical to take your walk with God to the next level. In this plan, you'll discover what these ingredients are and how to develop them in your life.

All of us influence several others one way or the other. How do we influence? There is a way taught by Jesus. Let us be reminded about Jesus' way of living, loving and leading.

Everything we do has the imperfect fingerprints of us, our mothers, their mothers, and so on. All of these marks have shaped the way we mother our children. In this 6-day devotional, hear from six moms of the Bible (no, they weren't really "bad" moms) who had moments of imperfection, but God used it all to draw them to Himself. We would like to thank her.BIBLE and FamilyLife for providing this plan.

Seven days of courage to stand strong in the midst of uncertainty and fear — offering a vision of hope that reignites courageous faith. Be encouraged and empowered by this 7-day reading plan that will challenge you to love God, pray for a better tomorrow, make a difference, and stand strong no matter the cost.

Jesus’ disciples were losers like us—yet God loved them and made them world-changers, and He can do so with us too.

In order to have an awesome marriage, we have to understand God’s definition of love. This plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling will help you redefine love God’s way. Each day is coupled with application questions that will help you process his teachings and take practical steps to define love God’s way and carrying it out in your marriage. Complete this plan and be on your way to redefining love!

In the midst of hurts, challenges of subservient status, insecurities, and longing for love and acceptance, the Women of the Bible reveal the current quandaries of today’s women. Separated by ages past, their emotions were real and their ordeals just as relevant now. As in the author’s life, let the Women of the Bible bring you to a place of healing, encouragement, self-examination, and affirmation of God’s love for you.

10+10 = 20. But 10 x 10 = 100. Think of the Holy Spirit like a multiplier - One whose impact is exponential. For men looking to lean in and show up, the Holy Spirit is like the secret sauce of our faith. Join this 7 day plan and see what happens we stop relying on our own strength and invite the Holy Spirit to do what he does best.

The Lord gave gifts to every person. Every Christian can lead in God’s church. The desire to lead in the Kingdom is a noble desire. However, to lead in God’s church efficiently we must do it with a noble motive, humbly and faithfully. Our elders can also affirm the gift of God in us. We should lead according to our ability, willingly and with a servant heart.

Are you feeling uncertain and restless in life right now? If so, this Bible reading plan will help you find the peace and comfort needed to get through troubled times.

In Mark 12, Jesus said that all the commandments rest on these two: loving God and loving others. In this 7-day plan, explore these basic building blocks critical for your life in Christ.

Introverts make up half the population, yet most people still don't truly understand what it means to be one. Learn how to embrace the gifts God had given you and live with clarity, courage, and confidence in a world that needs what only you can give.

We live in tumultuous and uncertain times when the entire world has been shaken by a pandemic. No matter how bad things get we can still look into the word of God to find inspiration on how the men and women in there, faced their fears head on and still lived out their callings in faith.

Planning on getting married? Feeling nervous or unprepared as a soon-to-be husband? You are not alone! Damien had similar feelings and wants to be your honorary best man and share 7 essential keys to focus on during your engagement. Join him as he provides wisdom based on biblical principles and personal experiences to encourage you throughout this journey. Let the Countdown begin.

You can recognize and overcome the lies holding you back from leading like Jesus. In this 7-day plan, you’ll find daily encouragement along with insights into the common lies that tempt you and cause you to fail at servant leadership. You won’t only learn to notice the lies in yourself and others, you’ll find out how to fight the lies through servant leadership.

This 7-day devotional explores essential principles for cultivating a healthy and Christ-centered ministry environment. Each day focuses on a specific aspect of fostering a gospel-shaped culture including how to be relatable in leadership, focus on the health of your partners, and how to teach truth with clarity.

Immanuel, Prince of Peace, The Humble Servant, Promised Messiah, Our Coming King – Jesus! Join us in this 7-day series as we explore the uniqueness of Jesus’s character as revealed through the Christmas narrative. Let us give Him glory and praise this Christmas!

In this 7-day Bible plan, discover timeless biblical principles that are essential for effective leadership in the world of business. Drawing from years of experience, we'll explore key insights that remain at the forefront when making decisions as a leader. As disciples of Christ, God calls us to lead with integrity and wisdom, even in the realm of business.

Loving others is hard. It goes against our heart's natural tendency to live for ourselves. It challenges us to put the needs of others above our own and model Christ's compassion. It calls us to give up our desires, resources, and time. This devotional shows our need for Christ's equipping to develop a servant's heart. Based on the book "Neighborology: Practicing Compassion as a Way of Life" by David Apple.