Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:15

COVID-19 has brought tremendous challenges to our community, our country, and our world, resulting in uncertainty and fear. Yet even in our crisis, God still speaks. Jesus entered into human history to show us how to find hope and peace. This devotional will lead us through key passages of the gospel of Matthew to show us how Jesus provides hope and peace in the midst of all of life’s circumstances.

Keeping a spiritual mindset through the holidays might seem impossible when so much of the season has been commercialized, but it’s easier than you might think. By making a few intentional changes to cultivate more peace, as well as viewing the sights and sounds of Christmas through a biblical lens, you too can keep your focus on the real reason for the season—Jesus. By RaeLynn DeAngelis

A settled life is built by wisdom rightly applied. This plan reveals how God’s wisdom guides decisions, relationships, and character for stability and lasting progress. Through simple biblical lessons, you will learn to live with foresight, make sound choices, value purpose, embrace right associations, and apply creativity in daily life. As you engage this devotional, may God grant you wisdom that brings clarity, maturity, and settlement in every area of your life.

Spend 18 days studying passages in the New Testament with America's Pastor, Chuck Swindoll. As you read his thoughts, imagine him sitting next to you sharing personal insights and spiritual truths. Taken from the Swindoll Study Bible, this reading plan will help you walk closer with Jesus and gain a deeper understanding of how to apply God's Word to your life.

The first four books of the New Testament are called “gospels,” which means “good news.” They are fundamental to the revelation of God’s eternal plan to redeem and save lost humanity. They are often called biographies for they each tell the story of Jesus, his birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. The good news of the Gospels is that Jesus has come, that he is both Savior and King, and people can know this is true because God has raised him from the dead. This section specifically focuses on the longest of the four Gospels, the Gospel of Matthew.

Feeling overwhelmed by your phone, screen time, or digital habits? This 19-day Bible Plan will help you reset your rhythms, recenter your heart, and reconnect with God in a tech-filled world.

We know everyone is going everywhere this Summer. If you are either in summer school, doing an internship, or going abroad. We want to find and follow Jesus together. We invite you to join us in our devotional, Everyone and Everywhere.

Are you ready to put away the distractions and focus on the greatest gift ever given? This Christmas season, join us for a four-week devotion and Bible reading plan as we celebrate Jesus—The Light of Christmas. Dig deeper and discover Jesus as the light of hope, peace, love, joy and salvation in your life. This truly is the most wonderful time of year—don’t miss out!

In times of uncertainty, it’s helpful to ground ourselves with the knowledge that God loves us and is always with us. In this 4-week series from World Relief, join New Testament believers as we find courage through fear and answer God’s call to love, serve and be a light to the world. You will discover that it is when we want to look inward that the Spirit calls us outward.

Christmas is more than a birth story; it’s the launch of a rescue mission. This 20-day plan explores why Jesus came, what He accomplished, and how His arrival invites us to participate in His world-changing purpose today.

This is a 21 day extract of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible which organizes the New International Version Bible, the world’s most popular modern-English Bible, into 365 daily readings. This Bible includes a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional thought written by the staff at the trusted ministry Walk Thru the Bible.

The NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Women encourages a relationship with God through daily Bible reading. With Scripture text from the New International Version, this 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings, making it easy to read at your own pace. Each day includes a portion of Scripture from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional thought specifically written for women.

This 21 day extract of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Leaders which organizes the New International Version Bible—the world’s most popular modern-English Bible—into 365 daily readings, gives you a biblical foundation for developing and refining your leadership skills. Included is a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional focused on leadership.

This 21 Day Reading Plan will take the reader through a journey of hope during trying times, despair or tragedy. The reading plan is built from the critically acclaimed book, Taylor's Gift: A Courageous Story of Giving Life and Renewing Hope.

This 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Teens includes a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a portion from either Psalms or Proverbs, followed by a summary to help teens reflect and apply the Bible each day.

How can we participate in becoming a solution in desperate situations in the world? What is our role? And what does prayer and fasting have to do with it? Not only is it possible but God wants His people involved in problems that seems unsolvable, insurmountable catastrophes, and issues too far gone to remedy. Discover how God can use you to offer genuine hope in utterly hopeless situations.

The Church is on mission. We have a mandate to impact our world. God's power flows through us to address the spiritual Lostness, Social Pain and Systemic Brokenness of our cities - through FAITH, LOVE and HOPE.

God wrote the Bible for you. This devotional, inspired by Gateway Publishing's new Fresh Start Bible One-Year Reading Plan, is a 21-day journey through God's Word to get you started in a Bible-reading habit! Our prayer is that you let God's Word renew your mind this next year!

Favor is simply God's supernatural provision that enables us to live beyond our natural abilities. It is available to everyone, and it comes by grace. Learn how to pursue God's favor over the next 21 days, and ready yourself for an outpouring of favor that will accelerate your kingdom assignment!

Oftentimes we struggle to share the gospel with our friends. Either we are overcome with fear or don't know what to share. We all need a burden to reach our lost friends for Christ. This is a 21-day Bible reading plan that helps us meditate specifically on passages related to evangelism and is accompanied by a short prayer for each day for our friends.

The first time an important word or phrase is mentioned in Scripture is significant. In this devotional written by members of Gateway Church's pastoral staff, we’ll unpack the special meaning behind 21 first mentions and how these foundational words and phrases lead to a richer understanding of the Bible.

This is the year of Jubilee—a time of rest and celebration! Now is your time to walk in forgiveness, healing, joy, power and blessing! Commit to this 21-day reading plan, written by a collaboration of seven authors who serve in church leadership, and learn how to experience God's divine favor and freedom in your life.

Did you know that you'll work in Heaven? And that God himself works? And that the work you do today has the chance of lasting physically into eternity? In this 21-day plan, you'll read the Scriptures that make these truths and many more, helping you see the eternal significance in your daily work.

The James River Church 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer Devotional plan is designed to encourage and strengthen you as you devote this time to walking closer with the Lord. The plan consists of short devotions and a Scripture reading plan for each day. We know that as you spend time fasting and praying, we will see God bring Heaven down to impact our churches, communities, and the world!

The Doctor’s Life Support daily devotions are an excellent resource for daily meditation - they are brief, practical and inspiring. The devotionals are written by Christians in healthcare from around the world. Each reading begins with a Scripture verse. The author shares a personal application from their own life experience or meditation, and offers a prayer to end the devotion.