Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:9

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.

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.

Do you ever find yourself worrying about the wrong things? The stresses of this life are only temporary and fail compared to the importance of our eternity. This 7-day devotional will help you to find your way back to the center of what's truly important. Enjoying the little things of life can bring you peace, comfort, and, most importantly, joy.

In the face of loss or fear, we might wonder how we could ever be joyful. Jesus told his disciples about eight key attitudes that lead to joy, no matter our circumstances. This passage in Matthew, called the Beatitudes, includes some of the most familiar but misunderstood verses in the Bible. These verses can teach us to experience a joy unlike any other!

This 7-day plan invites you to pursue God’s glory, instead of unrewarding self-focus, and live the life God created you for by choosing significance over success. These devotionals will help you recognize the exhausting emptiness of pursuing success and find liberation from a life without purpose.

Every Christmas, we come upon songs and phrases that we have perhaps grown too familiar with. Navaz DCruz takes us through a reflection on the phrase "Peace on Earth" this Advent season.

Jesus taught about many topics—lasting blessings, adultery, prayer, and much more. What does this mean for people today? A short video illustrates one passage of Jesus’ teaching for each day of this plan.

What power does your worrying have? It is the most unproductive, impotent thing you’ll ever do. It changes nothing. Jesus teaches us it is all in God’s sovereign hands. God’s plan for your life is not helped by your anxiety. Our Lord knows what we need. He cares for us. He has a purpose for our lives, and He’s going to make sure it’s fulfilled.

Have you ever wondered about your purpose in this life? Some seek their so-called destiny for a lifetime and never find it, while others seem to embrace a calling in which they find fulfillment.

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.

True peace – something we all desire yet is so hard to find! Ask yourself today, where does your peace come from? By reading these devotions you will learn where true peace can be found, that we can experience peace in the wildest of storms, and also how to live peaceably with those around us. Don’t let your heart be discouraged – true peace is available to you!

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.

A conversation about violence and peace. A middle school devotional designed to help students choose peace. In this devotional, you’ll find encouragement to see how Jesus offers us peace in our hearts.

Become a biblical peacemaker. Discover biblical and unbiblical responses to conflict. Learn three categories of conflict and how to respond appropriately to each type according to the Bible. Grasp the true meaning of forgiveness and how to live it out.

Loving others is hard. It goes against our heart's natural tendency to live for ourselves. It challenges us to put the needs of others above our own and model Christ's compassion. It calls us to give up our desires, resources, and time. This devotional shows our need for Christ's equipping to develop a servant's heart. Based on the book "Neighborology: Practicing Compassion as a Way of Life" by David Apple.

Written by Stephanie and Buck Baskin as an encouraging devotional to help challenge parents to continue with strength on the journey of parenthood with renewed vision and purpose.

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.

This guide has been created to journey through reconciliation and oneness as we pray through one of Jesus' last prayers from 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, the Body of Jesus Christ, the Church. Thirdly, our role as peacemakers in the world around us.

The Sermon On The Mount sets the tone for everything that Jesus will teach and proclaim later in his ministry. The Beatitudes are revolutionary and create a sharp distinction between what Christians should be and what a Christian should not be. Living out the Beatitudes requires daily surrender to God's will. They are good place to start for men to become better leaders, husbands, and fathers.

A 7-day devotional for teens and families about spending ourselves for the sake of others with daily "empathy challenges" designed to help cultivate hearts of love and generosity.

What does it mean to "act like men"? Based on the book "Act Like Men" by Jérémie Poulet, this 7-day plan explores biblical principles for manhood. Through daily reflections, Bible verses, and practical challenges, discover how to live courageously, take responsibility, resist temptation, and embrace your God-given purpose. This journey invites men to grow into leaders, protectors, and faithful followers of Christ. Whether you're seeking guidance or want to deepen your faith, this plan will challenge and inspire you to become the man God created you to be.

How to Deal with Complicated People is a 7-day YouVersion devotional by Ryan Leak designed to help readers navigate challenging relationships with wisdom, grace, and humility. This devotional explores practical and biblical strategies for understanding others, embracing differences, and handling conflict while fostering peace. Each day invites readers to reflect on their own complexities, reframe their perspective on difficult people, and align their actions with God's love and forgiveness. Through scripture, prayer, and actionable insights, this devotional equips readers to approach complicated relationships with empathy and purpose, ultimately pointing to God’s transformative power in human connections.

Jesus didn’t just talk about His mission—He revealed it through His actions. This 7-day plan invites you to explore the stories of Jesus—not just what He said, but what He did. You’ll see Him heal the sick, restore outcasts, and bring hope to those on the margins. Through His actions, He showed a different kind of Kingdom—one where the broken are embraced, the overlooked seen, and true blessing comes from trusting God. Each day, you’ll uncover how Jesus lived His mission, the radical love He demonstrated, and why His words and actions matter today.

If we're honest, pride is a battle for every man. But humility is the way of Christ and what He calls us to. Pride pulls in every direction, but we must find a better way. This week, we will unpack more about what it means to be a humble man in a world that wants you to take pride in yourself and all you have accomplished. Written by Kirk Giles.

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.