Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:40

The One Year Pray for America Bible Reading Plan: Pray Through the Storms
7 Days
Join us in praying through the storms our country is facing with this 7-day reading plan featuring prayers from The One Year Pray for America Bible.

Doubting God
7 Days
What if doubt isn’t the opposite of faith but a doorway to a deeper faith? In this 7-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Doubting God, we’ll discover that doubts don’t make you a bad Christian. In fact, they might just be a necessary ingredient to discipleship.

Deuteronomy With Jesus
7 Days
Did you know that Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than any other book? This short series explores why, before unpacking some of the passages Jesus quoted from and how his insights can help us learn more from them.

Sermon on the Mount
7 Days
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ message about the fundamental values and standards to which every Christian should aspire. In essence, it is a blueprint of a discipled life living out a faith through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Join us and discover the life-giving principles of the Kingdom of God and why they are essential to our faith walk.

Faith Foundations - How to Follow Jesus
7 Days
We want to follow Jesus, but how? What does He ask us to do? Thankfully, we aren't left hanging wondering what to do. Whether you're a new believer, getting serious about your faith, or diving deeper, we're going to examine the instructions Jesus gave His followers in Matthew 5 - 7 and strive to put them into practice. Get ready to learn how to follow Jesus.

One Year Pray for the Family Reading Plan
7 Days
The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. This is a one week reading plan taken from the One Year Pray for the Family Bible.

A New Way of Life With N.T. Wright
7 Days
Matthew’s Gospel is structured around five discourses, the first being the Sermon on the Mount. More than ethical instruction, the Sermon on the Mount invites us into a new way of being human. This new way of life represents a reversal of typical societal values, encouraging humans to live at the overlap of heaven and earth, organizing their lives around trust in God’s authority and service for the vulnerable.

Habits
7 Days
Join us as we delve into the profound impact of habitual practices on our spiritual lives. Drawing inspiration from Scripture, we'll discover the significance of daily habits in shaping our character and our walk with God. Together, we'll uncover practical strategies to cultivate habits that align with God's will, fostering spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with Him.

Matthew's Message: Seven Nuggets
7 Days
Be blessed through the Gospel of Matthew and seven insightful devotionals inspired by it. Each day offers a unique perspective on key passages, guiding you to delve deeper into the profound teachings found within Matthew's Gospel. From the revelation of Jesus as Savior to His compassionate ministry and the promise of His kingdom, these devotionals invite reflection, contemplation, and a deeper understanding of the profound message of hope and salvation.

Men of Obedience
7 Days
Join us in this devotional for men as we explore the importance and goodness of obedience and the cost of disobedience to the way of Christ. Written by Tim Pippus of Hope for Life Christian Fellowship in Calgary, AB.

The Chosen + Bible Project | Season 4 Reading Plan
7 Days
The Chosen and BibleProject designed this plan to help individuals and groups reflect on the surprising identity of Jesus and the nature of the Kingdom of God, as presented in the gospels. This six-day plan incorporates clips from Season 4 of The Chosen, BibleProject animated videos, summaries, reflection questions, and Scripture readings. Explore how different people responded to Jesus, whether with offense, doubt, or trust.

One Heart - Power of the Word
7 Days
This guide has been created to journey through reconciliation and oneness as we pray through John 17 “… I pray that all of them may be one." Firstly, becoming one with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Secondly, with our brothers and sisters in the Body of Jesus Christ, the Church. Thirdly, our role as peacemakers in the world around us. This is week three in a five-part series.

Faithful Man: Devotions for Living in Faithless Times
7 Days
This world maligns masculinity, but it needs strong Christian men. Learn to be the “faithful man” whose good example and deeds are so vitally important. Highlighting themes such as honor, courage, purpose, and strength, Faithful Man: Devotions for Living in Faithless Times will challenge and encourage you to honor God and bless other people.

How to Multiply the Gospel // Gospel X - Multiplying the Gospel
7 Days
Jesus left the church the vision of a movement when he challenged us to reproduce from our own Jerusalem into “Judea, Samaria and the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). For us to see a movement, we need every Christ follower to adopt Jesus' personal mission to “seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). Evangelism is core to the mission of Jesus and essential to accomplishing his vision. This plan is part of a 5 week journey built around the topic Gospel X - Multiplying the gospel.

7 Biblical Principles for Resolving Conflict at Work
7 Days
We all work with challenging people: negative Nancies, belittling bosses, vendors and co-workers who can’t seem to meet a deadline, etc. What does Scripture say about how we can glorify God as we resolve conflict and pursue peace with the most difficult people we work with? Join me as I share seven answers to that question over the next few days.

God Math
7 Days
God Math is the kind of math that baffles human logic but makes perfect sense to God. Journey with me through 7 instances of God Math in the Bible.

The Kingdom Manifesto
7 Days
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' great declaration of what life is like in the Kingdom of Heaven—its principles and values, and what its citizens look like. This week, we will overview His Sermon, exploring what it means to be men of this Kingdom. Written by Chris Walker.

How Do I Love My Enemies?
7 Days
In Matthew 5:38-48, Jesus doesn’t shy away from giving us the very challenging command to love our enemies. Now, maybe you are a man who rightly discerns that you don’t have any “enemies.” But for our purposes, we are going to define “enemies” as those people who have wronged us, and/or hurt us, and/or who are very difficult to love. Men, we need the love of Christ within us to really love all people the way He wants us to. This week, we will explore how. Written by Tim Bergmann.

Rethinking God With Tacos
7 Days
In the Rethinking God with Tacos Plan, you’ll spend 7 days rediscovering the gospel—not as a transaction, but as a living invitation into union with a God who’s never left your side. Through stories, Scripture, and honest conversation, Jason Clark dismantles the myth of separation and reveals the good news: Jesus isn’t saving us from an angry God—He is God, saving us into love. From the cross to everyday life, this plan helps you awaken to your oneness with Christ, embrace the kindness of the Father, and live fully present. If you’ve felt distant, start here.

7 Life Decisions for Spiritual Power
7 Days
Many Christians have a sincere desire to live in God's power. We pray and ask God for spiritual power. This is an important subject. Through this reading plan, I want to help you eliminate hindrances to the power of God and things that keep many of us captive and lead to powerlessness.

Another Chance!
7 Days
Are you on the edge of the abyss, hopeless because you ruined God's plan for your life? If you know you are 100% guilty, grieving over your condition, and perhaps asking: Is there a second chance for me and my finances, my family, or my faith? You should know that God has heard your cry, and He has another opportunity for you.

Hurt by Christians: 8 Days to Bring Healing and Hope
8 Days
More than likely you have seen or experienced conflict among Christians, even to the point of people leaving the church. It's not pleasant to be confronted by Christians who don't act like the Jesus they serve. But what if living in this tension was what God intended? How do we respond with grace and forgiveness when we are hurt by Christians?

Why Doesn't God Do Something?
8 Days
Why doesn't God do something about suffering and trouble? This ancient question is still being asked today. Doesn't God care? Jesus suffered for us and was well acquainted with grief. Christianity was born in suffering and the Bible has much to say about it. This Bible Plan features lively coversations between Lyn and Sam who raise provocative questions and offer intriguing responses.

What Is God’s Purpose for My Life? The Sermon on the Mount
8 Days
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount resounds in history as the most compact teaching, full of wisdom and truth for our daily lives. Christ’s teachings aren’t just practical; they’re a radical call to love others and follow him. Far from pithy advice, Jesus’ sermon represents a heavy demand for those who want to become his disciple. Sit at the feet of Jesus with this companion to the Sermon on the Mount.
