Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 3:17

Learning to Wait: Lessons From the Life of Abraham
5 Days
Waiting is a fundamental part of the human journey, marked by tension between hope and uncertainty. In this devotional, we will walk alongside Abraham, a man who walked through his own long season of waiting to see God’s promises fulfilled. Through his story, we’ll discover what to expect and how to grow as we navigate our own seasons of waiting on God’s promises. And ultimately, we'll see how Jesus himself—the true offspring of Abraham—brings deeper meaning to our waiting, standing as the final fulfillment of God's promises to all who follow in Abraham’s footsteps of faith.

3 Questions Every Son Needs Answered
5 Days
Every young man carries deep, unspoken questions about his identity, purpose, and worth. As parents, we have the incredible responsibility and privilege of answering these questions in a way that affirms, strengthens, and guides them toward confidence and godly manhood. Through biblical wisdom, real-life insights, and practical applications, we’ll uncover how to provide the affirmation and guidance our sons need to thrive. Join us in this journey to build up the next generation of strong, faith-filled men.

Looking Up
5 Days
Whether you are experiencing fresh grief, dealing with everyday struggles, or just searching for a glimpse of hope, in this 5-day reading plan, Courtney Ellis will help you discover five biblical connections to the natural world to help you keep looking up. Discover the goodness of God written into every element of creation and how the Holy Spirit might encourage your heart today.

Hearing And Obeying - Disciple Makers Series #2
6 Days
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 the 2nd of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Hearing God speak or doing what God requires is more difficult than we realise – because life can be complicated. Watch how people do it.

Prophecy: Jesus & His Birth - Preparing For Christmas Series #2
6 Days
God prepared the world for Jesus the Messiah right from the very beginning. He made sure His world knew ahead of time that the Messiah was coming. This is 2 of 3 devotionals that give the prophetic pronouncements of the Messiah – and how they were fulfilled. This devotional shows the prophecies of the events leading up to and those surrounding His birth.

Are You Really Ok?
6 Days
We tend to assume we’re okay—until we’re not. Author and licensed counselor Debra Fileta challenges you to get real with who you are and how you’re doing spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically so you can recognize where you need growth and healing.

God in Three Persons: Embracing the Trinity
6 Days
The Trinity is a mystery but not one that is unsearchable. Throughout Scripture, we see God reveal Himself in distinct and unique ways through the three persons of the Godhead. This six-day plan will instruct the believer on who the Triune God is and who we are called to be in response. Jamey Webster is a former CEO in the oil industry and is currently studying at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Christ the God-Man: An Advent Reflection on the Virgin Birth
6 Days
Spend six days this advent season with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he offers timely insights on Christ’s divinity and humanity. Prepare your heart for the celebration of Christmas by contemplating the importance of the virgin birth and its implications for our Christian faith.

Between Calamity & Calling
6 Days
The Bible says we are all called to be disciples. How do we live in the fullness of that calling without the calamities around us leading us to despair? How do we stay hopeful in a world filled with so much hurt? This reading plan will take you into the heart of Jesus's biggest calamity – the night He spent in the Garden of Gethsemane. The goal is to learn from Jesus how to wrestle through the calamities of life whilst remaining faithful to our calling.

Christlike Leaders for Every Church and Sector
6 Days
Embark on a transformative journey with this 6-day devotional plan. Explore the qualities of Christlike leaders impacting churches and society. Dive into themes of love, Spirit-led guidance, and the battle between vice and virtue. Grow in leadership and faith as you embrace transformation toward being a leader that reflects Christ marked by humility, integrity, and simplicity.

Faith Basics
6 Days
Milk is one of the first life basics that a baby needs when they are born. When a person receives new life in Jesus, there are some spiritual basics that will help them grow and thrive as a follower of Jesus. Join us as we explore some of those Faith Basics spelled out in the Book of Hebrews!

What Jesus Said About Baptism
6 Days
In His last command to His disciples, Jesus clearly said: “Go make disciples of all nations and baptise them.” It is not a study about infant baptism versus adult baptism. It only deals with the meaning and importance of baptism.

Connect 40
6 Days
The Bible tells us that in just 40 days, God worked miracles, changed people's hearts, and helped them become better in big ways. In 40 days, complete transformation can happen! Forty Days of EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP

Build a Relationship With God
6 Days
Get a deeper understanding of God’s abounding love and His desire for you to grow into a close, personal relationship with Him. This reading plan explores topics such as communication, closeness, love, dependency, and transformation in your relationship with God.

Deeper Into Scripture: Matthew
7 Days
Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. We have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

Crash The Chatterbox
7 Days
Those words you say to yourself in your heart. The ones that discourage and make you feel insecure. You don't have to let them overwhelm you anymore. The Crash the Chatterbox devotional is based on the book of the same title designed to help you overcome the lies of insecurity, fear, condemnation, and shame that have been holding you back.

The Seven Roles Of The Holy Spirit
7 Days
In this 7-day devotional based on the book Set My Heart on Fire by J. Lee Grady, you will meet the Holy Spirit, who can do it all. He is the Spirit of God. He has limitless power and wisdom, yet He willingly comes to live inside any person who believes in Jesus Christ.

Closer Than Close
7 Days
Have you ever tried to get “close” to God and couldn’t stay there? If so, strive no further. Join NavPress author Dave Hickman on a 7-day journey into the freeing reality of your perfect “union” with Jesus Christ.

NEXT STEPS: Baptism
7 Days
The Bible clearly teaches that baptism is the first step of obedience after making a commitment to Jesus Christ. Making a decision to follow Jesus when no one is looking is significant, but there's something powerful about publicly declaring, in front of family and friends, that you've given your life to Christ. This Bible plan will walk us through what the Bible says about baptism as a next step for a believer!

Fathers Say…
7 Days
What fathers say can determine a child’s way. Fathers who speak words of encouragement and love to their children, mixed in with some common sense, sow into their hearts and minds the necessary ingredients for reaping healthy identities and self-images that propel toward success in life. Fathers Say... shares life lessons that testify to the power of a father’s influence in their lives.

Growing In The Supernatural – Paul Harcourt
7 Days
Jesus promised that we would grow into the fullness of life by His Spirit. To do that we need to keep encountering the basic truths of faith more deeply and profoundly. If we do, there is a vibrant and supernatural life that exceeds our hopes and dreams, as we experience partnership with God, extending His Kingdom here on earth.

Through Prophet Isaiah: Discovering Deeper Truth
7 Days
Mesu Andrews, award winning and best selling author, examines the the truths found the book of Isaiah and New Testament authors, encouraging the reader to discover what it means to listen, to obey, to wait, to cry out, to worship, to confess and to seek more of God. Discover how Isaiah, kings of Old and the words of Jesus can invite you to deeper intimacy with the Lord.

Speak Over Me
7 Days
Affirmation is one of God’s greatest characteristics that is connected with the love He has for us. God affirms so that we know our value and identity. Through this 7-day devotional, we will learn to understand what God has done in our favor.

Joshua - Warcry
7 Days
Joshua's warriors had a warcry: Rak – only do what follows. Chazak – be strong, act like a man. Amats – take courage, make secure, be obstinate. Rak Chazak Amats "Only be strong and courageous" This in-depth stand-alone plan is also part 3 of a 10 part series.

The Sacred Chase
7 Days
The sacred chase is the audacious pursuit of God and God’s reckless love for you. All of heaven desires to see your life soaked with the reality of God’s presence. As Heath Adamson reminds us in this week-long devotional, pursuing this is worth all of your efforts. The prize is the reality of Jesus in your life today.