Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 28:19

EMPCOA, or “Enemy’s Most Probable Course of Action,” is a military intelligence strategy for anticipating and outsmarting the enemy. This principle applies spiritually, as today’s battlefield is marked by fatherlessness, crime, poverty, addiction, and broken lives. As men of God, we face a relentless enemy seeking to destroy our families and pull us from biblical truth. Understanding his tactics is key to standing firm. This devotional series equips fathers with God’s principles for fatherhood and spiritual leadership, helping them defend their families against Satan’s attacks and remain strong in faith.

God wants you to live a life ablaze for Him, but that fire will eventually diminish if it is neglected. In this essential teaching, Rick Renner provides the necessary steps that will ensure your spiritual fire is healthy and vibrant. Even if your embers have gotten low, it’s not too late! You can stir up the fire of God within you and learn to continually live a life ablaze!

What if you could see ten moments from your future—the struggles, the victories, the heartbreak, and the hope—all through a mother's eyes? In this intimate 10-day journey, discover the ancient promise that will carry you through every season of life. From childhood fears to adult failures, one truth echoes through every picture: you are never, ever alone.

When the calendar is full of practice, games and the next team try-out it can feel impossible to do one more thing. Growing spiritually as a family can easily fall off the list. This set of devotions aims to provide biblical knowledge and spiritual conversations starters that are perfect for the car ride or between games.

Step out of fear and step into bold faith. This 10-day devotional will challenge you to live with the courage God intended—rooted in your identity in Christ. Drawing on the stories of Scripture and real-life heroes, you'll learn to pray powerfully, lead with conviction, and build a legacy that outlasts you. Now is the time to rise up and live FAITH FORWARD. Thank you to Ryan Lewellyn for creating and submitting this plan.

From the first chapter of Scripture to the last, the Bible tells one unified story of God’s commitment to make all things new. In Genesis, we see the brokenness of sin, but we also see God’s promise that evil will not have the final word. This promise comes into full focus in Jesus, who restores what was lost through His life, death, and resurrection. From beginning to end, Scripture points to the same truth: God is always renewing, restoring, and making all things new.

Discover what it means for the church to be sent: rooted in Christ, shaped by love, equipped for reconciliation, and living missionally in everyday places. In the next 10 days, you’ll deepen your obedience to Christ’s mission, grow your capacity to be sent out, get clarity on the gospel you carry, and practice simple, reproducible steps to live and lead as a sent community. “As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”

Making more disciples makes most disciples nervous. And you? The feeling that you aren’t the right kind of Christian and the fear that someone might respond negatively are huge challenges, which leave about half of the followers of Jesus on the sidelines of this great mission. This reading plan is a crash course on sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. How do you do it well? You’re about to find out!

With Sandy Tales, we tell the old Bible stories through sand art. All of these stories open windows to the reality of God. God's stories with humanity through the ages bring hope, comfort, and life and they connect people with God. In this reading plan, you will discover more about the wealth and background of Ascension.

In the Bible, we read a lot of stories about Jesus by which we learn to know Him better. But the apostle John also recorded statements of Jesus about Himself. These so-called “I Am” statements are short, concise sayings that reveal something of Jesus’ character or ministry. Reading them is an great way to get to know Jesus better!

This devotional gives real hope and practical help for those impacted by addiction. Through a Gospel-centered step-by-step guide, you will be equipped to live in forever freedom and inexpressible joy.

Red Letter Challenge is a discipleship experience. Through the words of Jesus, readers will be introduced to the five main targets that disciples of Jesus should shoot for. If you are tired of just checking religious boxes, if you know you were made for something more, and if you want to make a greater difference in the world, Red Letter Challenge is for you!

Jesus Christ has existed from eternity as God the Son. But He came to earth to make sinful people right with God again. His salvation work can be described in three key words: He is the ultimate Prophet, Priest and King — not just during His earthly ministry, but forever. This reading plan takes 11 days to discover what these three ‘offices’ of Jesus imply.

Whenever we feel we have a better plan than God, we set ourselves up for disaster. Sadly, we often fall into this trap, assuming that God will act on behalf of the “right” people and against the “wrong” ones. In this 11-day plan, Alistair Begg dives into the story of Jonah, the Old Testament prophet who did not want to preach.

Jesus Christ is greater than all. By Him all things were created, and in Him all things hold together. Moreover, in Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, and He forgives us all our trespasses, reconciling to God all things, whether on earth or in heaven. If we are united with Jesus, there’s nothing more to long for. He really is all in all!

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our New Testament Field Guide! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you but for the global church. Let's dive in!

What does it mean to be a disciple-maker? We all know the word disciple, but the word "disciple-maker" is not so common. For 12 years, Jesus made disciples who could make disciples. This means that Jesus made disciple-makers. This reading plan will help you to understand the concept and how to do it.

Venture into the depths of the Beatitudes and see your need for Jesus! This is part seven of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

Bloody, beaten, and nailed to a cross, a dying Jesus looked at those around Him and spoke His final words as a man. In this 12-day reading and devotional plan, you’ll examine Jesus’ final words and see the power that they have for us today. Relive Jesus' final hours, and celebrate His ultimate victory on this red-letter day.

“There is a God in Heaven who loves you as you are and not as you should be.” This reading plan is a testament of God’s love through His Word to tell us that He loves us as we are. That love will save us from our sin and make us what we should be as God’s children.

All disciples are believers but not all believers are necessarily disciples. Do you know the difference? Pastor Greg Laurie has written 12 daily devotions that will be focusing on the topic of discipleship. Feel free to share them with others you know who want to be mature, growing followers of Christ.

We wondered how friendships work. So, we invited seven very different people to talk, eat, pray, and even cry together. We saw something. People became friends. Whether your LifeGroup is new or growing strong, join with Life.Church to discover what it truly means to belong. 

Punch greed in the face with reckless love! God is eager to display his love, goodness, and wisdom for all of heaven and earth to see. Dive into God’s desire to use business to supernaturally touch physical and spiritual poverty and bring the abundance of His kingdom to earth.

Join Paul David Tripp—author of Lead: Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church—as he draws on his decades of ministry experience to give churches twelve gospel-centered truths necessary for anyone to lead well. Each of these principles, built upon characteristics such as humility, dependency, and accountability, will enable new and experienced leaders alike to focus their attention on the ultimate leadership model: the gospel.

Every one of us will at some point find ourselves going through storms in life. All our certainties crumble; we wonder why God lets this happen and when the storm will subside. This reading plan gives you valuable advice to stand firm in such a situation. This advice is based on a true biblical story from the book of Mark.