Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 21:13

I will never forget the last week of my husband’s life on earth or the suffering he endured silently. I will never forget his last breath, the deep sorrow I felt while having peace in my heart that his life was just beginning! As we are in the season of Easter, join me on the journey of Jesus’ last week on earth that brought hope to the world!

The happiness on Palm Sunday, the surprise at the Last Supper, the sadness at the cross, the joy at the tomb—the week of Jesus’ death and resurrection was filled with emotion. In this plan by Dr. Josh and Christi Straub, your family will journey through the key moments of Holy Week by encountering the emotions people felt during the week that changed the world.

Jesus is God, but He’s also human. He felt the same emotions and faced the same temptations we do today. So as we experience pain, setbacks, and heartbreak, we know that Jesus will lead us through it—not just because He’s God, but because He’s been there. Find comfort and guidance through the relatable stories of Jesus in this 7-day Bible Plan.

This week, explore the final days in the life of Christ. If you had one week to live, what would you do? Where would you go? Who would you see? The answers disclose the deepest values of someone’s heart and life. Spend seven days reflecting on the mission and priorities of our Lord and asking yourself if you live by the same. Let's head to the cross together.

If you knew you only had one week left to live, what would you do? Jesus’ last week is called the Passion Week. The word Passion connotes suffering, deep emotion, and longing. Read or watch Joyce Koo Dalrymple explore Jesus’ final days leading up to the Crucifixion. Understand the deep longings of His heart and the mission He came to accomplish.

“My Life through the Crucifixion” weaves key moments from Jesus’ life into your daily experience. From Palm Sunday's hopeful triumph, to Good Friday's selfless sacrifice, each day unveils practical lessons for modern living. Engage with Scripture, ponder thought-provoking questions, and discover how these timeless truths can shape your life. Join us for a lighter, yet impactful, devotional experience, weaving the crucifixion narrative into the fabric of your daily existence.

Sharing the Gospel message today is challenging due to several obstacles. We are accused of being intolerant when the message hurts people's feelings, condemns certain attitudes and actions, and talks about sin. When we want to declare the truth, we risk being conditioned to soften the edges of the Gospel. Jesus is considered a defender of tolerance, while evangelicals are labeled as bigots and intolerant! What steps can we take to be faithful and effective witnesses today? Let’s learn from the examples of Jesus and Paul found in the New Testament.

This devotional is designed to help you reflect on Holy Week and draw closer to God.

No matter where you are in your faith journey, the Easter story has the power to change your story. In this seven-day Plan we’ll walk with Jesus through the events leading up to His death on the cross and His resurrection. Along the way, we’ll explore how His words and actions invite us to know Him, follow Him, and experience His love in a personal way.

Walk through Holy Week with AussieDave Adamson, from the buzz of Palm Sunday to the joy of Resurrection Sunday. In this 7-day Reading Plan, you'll uncover the rich Hebrew meaning behind the Easter story and see how ancient words bring fresh insight to the most important week in history. These familiar moments hit different when you understand the culture Jesus lived in—and you'll discover how each day connects with your own highs, lows, and everyday life.

This week, we will explore various perspectives on Passion Week through familiar stories found in Mark’s Gospel. Jesus knew His time on earth was ending, so what were His priorities in His final week, knowing He was destined to die? Seeing the things Jesus focused on will help us see what He is most passionate about. Written by Dean Brenton.

Step into the story of Holy Week and walk alongside Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. This powerful journey is the heartbeat of our faith - marked by deep sorrow yet overflowing with hope. Through this immersive and reflective devotional, let’s reclaim Easter and experience the triumph, sacrifice and ultimate victory that changed everything.

The Artist Bible is a living response to the Living Word. Join us this Easter as poets, musicians, artists, and creatives use their gifts to illuminate the verses surrounding Holy Week in 8 inspiring and challenging videos. This devotional is a multimedia experience.

The Holy Week is a time where believers can truly reflect on and celebrate the lengths God went to in order to redeem us! This Easter, walk with us through the events that took place during Jesus’ final week. Connect to the past as we reflect on prophecies He fulfilled each day and get a peak into the future as we see the fruit it produced for the early church, as well as for us today.

This 8-Day devotional pairs Scripture with study notes and images adapted from the ESV Archaeology Study Bible —all designed to help you enter into the story of Jesus’s final days and travel through Scripture on his path to the cross, learning more about the people and places he encountered along the way.

Some days it seems as if a spirit of anger is permeating the entire world. Stories of violence, rage, and discord fill the airwaves while families are being torn apart by unresolved conflict. Where can you turn to find peace in this angry world? Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he helps you define this universal, persistent, and pervasive emotion in Part 1 of his series on Anger. 

Journey with us through the final week of Jesus’ life. Each day, you’ll get to see where Jesus was on His road to the resurrection as you reflect on where He has brought you, the miracles He's done in your life, and how He’s worked in and through you!

He is risen indeed! Join us as we use Scripture to guide us through Holy Week and prepare our hearts for Easter.

It’s hard to imagine what Jesus was thinking and feeling in the days leading to cross, but one thing we do know—his trust and assurance in the goodness and faithful love of God. Take a journey this Holy Week through the gospels, walk with Jesus, ask God a simple question, and encounter the vast love of God.

Through a series of short films, trek with Andrew Ollerton (author of The Bible Course) and discover the sites where Bible events took place. With historical notes and reflections, see why these stories matter today. The Easter Series takes you from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection. Experience the story of Easter, visit key locations and experience the week that changed everything. [Watch out for further series’ throughout 2021].

Experience Easter in a new way as we journey through the Holy Week activities that led up to Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. From clearing the temple to embracing solitude and rest, the Holy Week of Jesus prepares us to encounter resurrection life in a new way!

Why study Jesus Christ and leadership? It's simple – no person whether male or female has had as great or greater impact on human civilization than Jesus Christ. This daily devotional walks you through the interactions Jesus had with the different characters in Matthew's Gospel and what can be gleaned from our Savior's leadership style from these relationships.

The devotionals in this eight-day series focus the reader’s attention on the final week of Jesus’ life and the circumstances surrounding his death, burial, and resurrection. When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he entered a city filled with political strife, fear and uneasiness. Following Jesus’ actions and interactions each day gives readers a clearer understanding of the context of the events that serve as the foundation for Christian faith.

You are beginning a journey through the most important week in history. Come along with us and recline with Jesus at the Passover table, linger in the silence of Holy Saturday, and experience the joy of Jesus’ Resurrection. Each day, we’ll look at what the gospels say about the events of Holy Week and walk through a simple prayer. We’ll follow the S.O.A.P. study method: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer.

What do we do when our expectations for life do not match the realities we face? Matthew 21-28 encourages overwhelmed people with the simple reminder of an iron-clad truth: Jesus wins! In the darkness of whatever valley you may be walking through, the journey of Jesus’ last week reminds us that the kingdom Jesus established plays by different rules. In this eight day series, experience Holy Week on Jesus' terms.