New Testament Books

Some of them are unnamed. Some appear in a single verse. None of them knew their story would matter so much. Lightbearers traces twelve women at the turning points of God's story and asks what it looks like to carry His Word faithfully into the people and places he has given you, so that others may see and glorify your Father in heaven. Based on Matthew 5:14-16 and 1 John 1:5, this 14-day plan is for every woman who holds the completed Word of God and is ready to stop hiding it.


Women as Lightbearers

Not only is Jesus a great storyteller, but He is the “Author of Life” (Acts 3:15) and in control of the past, present and future. During His three years of ministry on earth, He often spoke to curious listeners using parables, which have been appropriately described as “small stories containing big truths.” In “Tell Me A Story,” we take a closer look at seven of these parables contained within Matthew 13 to develop a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, who we are and how we have been called to live in this world!

Tell Me a Story

The risen Jesus gathered the men He had walked with for three years on a mountain in Galilee, and He gave them marching orders, so alive that two thousand years of history have not diminished it by a single word, and it stands before you today exactly as He spoke it then.

This five-day plan moves through Matthew 28:18-20, drawing out what Jesus meant when He said, "Go", "Make disciples", "Baptise", "Teach", and "I am with you always".

Jesus gave both the marching orders and the authority to carry out the Great Commission.

MAKE DISCIPLES

A 5-day family devotional for scripture memorization and finding peace. Based on Storing Up Treasure, this plan helps families apply the truth of Matthew 6:33-34 to overcome worry.

Worry Free Families: 5 Days of Trusting God & Memorizing Scripture

Jesus begins his earthly ministry when he is about thirty years old (Luke 3:23). We call this phase “Ministry Foundations.” It lasts about a year and a half. During this time, Jesus will issue two calls. To unbelievers, he says, “Come and see.” To believers, he says, “Follow me” (John 1:39-40).

The Life of Jesus Pt. 2 – Ministry Foundations

Are you ready to deepen your prayer life, but not sure how to start? Let’s take a closer look at the instructions Jesus gives us on how to pray in Matthew 6. Learn how to pray like Jesus in this 7-day Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel.

Praying Like Jesus

This 23-day plan will walk you through the book of Matthew by reading a short passage every day. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how Jesus fulfills the promises hidden in the Old Testament and provides new life and hope in his life, death, and resurrection.

Matthew: New Life in Jesus | Video Devotional

From the triumphal entry and welcome of “Hosanna,” to the final claim of “He’s alive,” we see many dramatic shifts in the relationship between the crowd and King Jesus during His last week in Jerusalem. Join Journey Worship Co. and Nick Judd, one of their pastors at The Journey Church, as they dive into these interactions and magnify the worthiness of Christ!

Worthy: 5 Days to the Resurrection

Jesus calls us to make disciples, yet starting spiritual conversations can feel intimidating. This devotional explores how prayer becomes the foundation for sharing our faith with confidence and compassion. By beginning with prayer, we learn to meet people where they are and trust God to work in their hearts. Prayer helps others feel seen, heard, and loved, releases burdens we cannot carry alone, and aligns our hearts with God’s will. Discover how prayer can open doors, strengthen obedience, and draw others closer to Jesus.
This plan was provided by Angie Mote


Power of Disciple Making Through Prayer

This phase in Jesus’ life is focused on leadership development. As the movement continues to grow, Jesus begins to hand-select from his disciples a few to be servant leaders of the movement. After a full night of prayer, consulting with his Father, Jesus appoints twelve men who will begin their apprenticeship as leaders and will eventually become the leaders of the movement.

The Life of Jesus Pt. 4 – Developing Leaders

Who is Jesus? This is the ultimate question. Because if Jesus really is who He said He is, it changes everything. But if Jesus is not who He said He is, it also changes everything. Join us in part two of our journey through the Gospel of Matthew to continue to discover the answer to this ultimate question.

Who Is Jesus? Part 2

Words are powerful. With them, we can build up or tear down, bless or curse, heal or wound. The Bible is clear about the weight our words carry they reflect the state of our hearts and have the power to shape the atmosphere around us. In this five-day devotional, we'll explore the profound influence of our speech on our relationships, our faith, and even our destiny.

The Power of Words

In the fifth and final part of this verse-by-verse breakdown of the Gospel of Matthew, we'll work our way through Matthew 21-28, exploring the final week of Jesus' life, His death, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven.



Matthew 21-28: Culmination of the Kingdom

Have you ever experienced the death of a dream or the loss of something you love? When Mary Magdalene and the other Mary embarked on their journey to the tomb in Matthew 28, they had barely a weekend to process an unimaginable loss. In the “At The Tomb” Bible study, we’re going to take a closer look at the angel's words in Matthew 28:1–10 and discover three obstacles that Jesus’ death overcame for both women, as well as for everyone who places their faith in Him!

At the Tomb

We have already reflected on how we should pray and we have already talked about the Lord's demands. Now, let’s talk about the Servant’s Petitions. The first part of the Lord’s Prayer focuses on the Lord God. In the second part, beginning with "give us this day our daily bread," the prayer takes a turn and begins to address topics such as hunger, evil, temptation, and other issues. Shall we talk about that?
Edilaney, from Brazil!!!

4 - LORD'S PRAYER - the Servant's Petitions

Jesus ended the Sermon on the Mount with a stark choice: build your life on the rock or on the sand. The difference isn't what you know but what you do with what you know. Over five days, discover how the application of God's Word brings power, authority, and stability when life's storms come. This plan focuses on progress and obedience, not perfection.

Foundations - Building on the Rock

Matthew, one of Jesus’ inner circle, was inspired by God to write one of the four biographies about Jesus, and it can change your life. From the ultimate message on Christian living (Sermon on the Mount) to the invitation to find rest in Jesus, from the parables to understand God and grace to the final week of Jesus’ life, Matthew offers us a Jesus Christ Crash Course.

Jesus Christ Crash Course (Part 1)

It’s hard to describe what the kingdom of God is like, so Jesus makes comparisons to things we know, and contrasts his kingdom with the religious establishment. In our hearts we know what God is really like, but Jesus shows us with his life, and finally his death. But that’s not the end of the story…

Matthew Explained Part 2 | Kingdom of God

This one month Bible reading plan by Zach Windahl features one gospel per week for four weeks. It is meant to be repeated every month to consistently be engaged with the life of Jesus. 

Gospels in a Month

Jesus emphasized the importance of the faith of people in enabling God to work in great power. But what does faith-filled prayer that moves mountains look like? There are many misconceptions around the place. This plan takes you through seven of Jesus' statements on faith in the Gospel of Matthew and draws out a clear picture of mountain-moving faith that will both encourage and challenge you. 

Mountain Moving Faith and Prayer

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Seek first the Kingdom of God"? Explore these famous words of Jesus found in Matthew 6:33, and consider his way of valuing love and life more than status and wealth. Jesus never minimizes physical needs, but he helps us rethink the things we often love most.

BibleProject | How to Seek First the Kingdom

Jesus healed people in many ways, and He is still bringing healing today. This 30-day plan explores His healing moments in Matthew, reminding us what they meant then and what they mean now. Whether you are walking through physical struggles, emotional pain, or spiritual battles, you are invited to draw near to Him and discover that healing may look different, but His presence and love remain the same.  

Matthew: Healing in His Presence

When anxiety attacks, what should be our response? As we continue our trek through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us the answer in the conclusion of chapter 6: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 ESV). In “Seek First”, we’re going to walk through Matthew 6:25–7:11 and take a closer look at four things we’re often tempted to pursue before Jesus. Prayerfully, as we study God’s Word together, our worry will be replaced with a desire to seek Him first!

Seek First

When Jesus stepped onto the stage of history, He didn’t set out with the goal of simply starting a new religion. He came to introduce a whole new way of life defined by loving God with all we are and loving others as He has loved us. In this Plan, we will journey through Matthew’s Gospel with the purpose of making Jesus’ way of life, our way of life.

Learning the Jesus Way of Life

As we enter the season of Lent, the 40 days of spiritual preparation leading up to Easter, let's sit with Jesus on the mountainside and listen with open hearts to His teaching found in Matthew chapters 5-7.

Preparing Your Heart for Lent and Easter With the Sermon on the Mount

Matthew

If you are like most parents, finding the time to read the Bible for yourself—let alone guide your children—can be difficult. Covering Mark chapters 1–2, this 8-day plan excerpts the “Parent Reading” portions from The Good News Family Devotional by Michael and Melissa Kruger. Be encouraged and refreshed in your walk with the Lord as you prepare to lead your family in study and prayer.

The Good News Family Devotional

If you’ve ever felt spiritually disconnected or unsure how to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, this devotional will guide you toward a deeper, more holistic relationship with Him! 

Wholehearted Love: Loving God With Every Part of You

This devotional considers the cry of the father in Mark 9:24, “I believe; help my unbelief,” as a window into the often-overlooked spiritual struggles of Christian fatherhood. This six-day study will examine how faith can weaken under pressure and how that weakening often surfaces in passivity, carelessness, inconsistency, and a failure to shepherd our sons and daughters with discernment. Its aim is not to condemn struggling fathers, but to call them to honest self-examination, repentance, renewed dependence upon Christ, and more faithful spiritual leadership in the home.

Christian Fatherhood in the Age of Unbelief

Courage when life feels out of control—when fear rises, circumstances shake, and you wonder if God cares. What will I find reading it? A 7-day journey anchored in Mark 4:35–41 that helps you trust Jesus in the storm, practice faith under pressure, and take obedient steps even before the storm ends.


COURAGE in the Storm

The Miracles of Jesus devotional series invites us to encounter the living Christ through His powerful works and personal compassion. From the empty tomb to storms on the sea and the feeding of the multitudes, we see that Jesus meets us in doubt, need, and uncertainty. These devotionals remind us that faith grows as we draw near to Jesus, bring Him what we have, and walk in obedience. Miracles flow not from striving, but from relationship, trust, and a heart aligned with God’s purposes.

The Miracles of Jesus

In part four of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 8-9:29, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark.


The Gospel of Mark (Part Four)

In part three of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 5:21-7:37, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark. 


The Gospel of Mark (Part Three)

If you’re new to Jesus, new to the Bible, or helping a friend who is - Start Here. For the next 15 days, these 5-minute audio guides will walk you step-by-step through two fundamental Bible books: Mark and Colossians. Track Jesus’ story and discover the basics of following Him, with daily questions for individual reflection or group discussion. Follow once to get started, then invite a friend and follow again!

Start Here | First Steps With Jesus

In part five of the seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we'll examine Mark 9:30-10:52, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark.

The Gospel of Mark (Part Five)

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Ten of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled ‘The Messiah Comes, Few Believe Him: 5 BC–AD 33’.

Reading the Bible in Historical Sequence Part 10

In part six of the seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we'll examine Mark 11-13, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark.


The Gospel of Mark (Part Six)

The final leg. As our journey through Mark’s gospel approaches its destination, Jesus delivers some of His most important lessons. The disciples follow as Jesus comes to the cross itself, and reveals the purpose for which He came. Join Through the Word as Kris Langham walks you through each chapter of Mark in just minutes a day. Every audio guide provides clear explanation and compelling insight. Great for small groups!

Mark Explained Part 3 | King on a Cross

Who is Jesus? Philosophy, literature, art, politics -- all of them have been profoundly impacted by the life and teaching of this one man. And Christians call him Savior -- the Son of God. Jesus is by any estimation one of the most influential figures in human history. So who is He? We’re here in Mark -- to find out what the Bible says about it.

Mark Explained Part 2 | Sent Out

Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter. Join Shawn Craig (of Phillips Craig and Dean) and Josiah Serra as we prepare for Resurrection Sunday by reading Mark's gospel. Whether you are new to faith or a long-term Christian, we need good news! 

40 DAYS in the GOSPEL 

In the final part of this seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we'll examine Mark 14-16, continuing our verse-by-verse breakdown of Jesus' life and ministry, as told by John Mark. Here, we'll read through Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection!


The Gospel of Mark (Part Seven)

Who is Jesus? It’s a question people have been wrestling with for 2,000 years with an answer that has the power to change your life forever. In part two of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 2:18–5:20. 

The Gospel of Mark (Part Two)

It’s easy to see a story through our own lens and miss the
bigger picture.
That’s exactly what happened in the days leading up to Jesus’s
death. His followers, his critics, and the crowds all had their own
interpretations of the events unfolding before them—but Jesus
knew something they didn’t.
In Misunderstandings of Easter, a five-day reading plan, we’ll
uncover what they missed and how understanding it can change
the way we see Easter today.

The Misunderstandings of Easter

The land of the Bible helps us understand the words of the Bible. Ready to see how? Follow this video-driven reading plan through the Gospel of Mark and explore the places where Jesus lived, ministered, died, and was resurrected. Along the way, you’ll discover how these locations bring the Gospel into clearer focus and proper context. This 50-day plan will help you see the story of Jesus in a brand-new light. BibleStock founder Andy Cook — a longtime Israel tour leader and author — will guide you through the journey.

The Gospel of Mark

In this final phase of leadership development, Jesus’ style is radical and it flies in the face of many of the popular beliefs of leadership at the time. Get ready to see leadership Jesus-style. During this phase Jesus reveals to his committed core of disciples the Father’s master plan for reaching the world.

The Life of Jesus Pt. 5 – Multiplying Leaders

At least once in your life, you’ve heard the story of the widow’s offering. The real question is: Have you really? Have you really paid attention to the details of what Jesus tells you about this unnamed woman from 2,000 years ago? As you properly study this widow’s amazing sacrifice, you will learn about the four principles of stewardship and how to apply them to your generosity journey. 

The Treasure Trove of Generous Giving

Mark uses the word “immediately” over forty times in his Gospel, emphasizing the intentional nature of Jesus’ ministry. The quick succession of healings and miracles shows that Jesus “came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:44). Through Mark’s Gospel, we are reminded that true greatness in God’s kingdom comes not through selfish ambition, but by being the servant of all.

Christ as Servant: A Study in Mark

This is the third quarter of a plan to read the entire New Testament in one year. One Gospel is included in each quarter. Weekends can be used to reflect on or memorize a key verse. Notes are also included to assist with understanding.  

Daily New Testament - Quarter 3

Over the course of 6 weeks, we're jumping into the book of Mark in the Bible, experiencing Jesus through the people who met him and the stories they captured.

Encounters With Jesus: The Gospel of Mark

Mark

In Charles Wesley’s famous Christmas hymn, “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus,” we sing that Jesus is the joy of every longing heart. This Advent, discover how the divine orchestration of human events and various responses to his coming, exposes the longing of our hearts. From kings and rulers to shepherds and expectant virgins, Jesus’ advent reveals what we treasure. Find him the joy of your heart this Christmas.  


Every Longing Heart

Luke’s detailed investigation of the life of Jesus is good news for those of us who aren’t the best, the brightest, the strongest, or the holiest. His gospel reminds us that Jesus offers joy to the financially poor, the socially marginalized, and the spiritually broken.  Mary from Nazareth, third-shift shepherds, and notorious tax collectors all found hope and salvation in Jesus. By reading Luke’s gospel, we can too.


Unexpected Love: A Study of the Gospel of Luke

In this twenty-three-day plan, you’ll dive into the life of Jesus and the life of his followers through reading Luke and Acts. The Gospel of Luke is an eye-witness account of one of Jesus’ closest followers about his life, death, and resurrection. Acts is the sequel to the book of Luke, and continues the story of Jesus’ impact in the world through his Spirit-empowered followers.

BibleProject | Jesus & The Jesus Movement

This 27-day study examines the healing accounts of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. How did He heal, who, when, why and what can you learn from Him? Jesus' healing ministry addresses body, soul and spirit. This study may change the way you view healing, and most importantly draw you closer to our Heavenly Father.

HEAL - God's Heart for Healing in Luke

Over the centuries, millions have been stirred by Christ’s lessons on the Law of Love, the Golden Rule, forgiving one’s enemies, and bearing good fruit. But are these famous words in Luke 6 really just a collection of inspiring moral teaching? Or do they offer us something even greater? In this 9-day plan, we learn how they can lead to a transformation that can only be accomplished by Jesus Himself.

Transformed: A 9-Day Plan on Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain

19 Journeys is a daily audio guide to the entire Bible, one chapter at a time. Each journey opens an epic adventure through several Bible books as your favorite teachers explain each chapter. In Journey 5, we follow Jesus through Luke, then follow the early church as God transforms their world in Acts. Finally, we follow Israel through the wilderness as they learn to trust the invisible God in Numbers.

Journey #5 | Follow God

Traveling through the Himalayan mountains, David Platt was confronted with staggering physical and spiritual needs unlike any he had ever seen. Leaving, Platt asked fundamental questions about his life and ministry. In the Something Needs to Change Bible study, Platt takes you on a life-altering trek through the gospel of Luke asking: What does it mean to follow Jesus in a world filled with urgent physical and spiritual needs? 

Something Needs to Change by David Platt

The famous story of the prodigal in Luke gives us an outline of the addiction process as well as the principles for the journey back. This story of addiction is timeless and so are the principles for recovery. God’s desire is always for us to leave our addictions to follow Him. Join me, as I walk scripture by scripture through the journey of the prodigal.

The Journey of the Prodigal

Luke is all about Jesus! This 13-day plan will walk you through the book of Luke by reading only 1-2 chapters a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

Jesus in All of Luke - A Video Devotional

Luke’s gospel is a grand journey in the footsteps of Jesus, and TTW guides you through every step. Luke focuses on the humanity of Christ, beginning with a gripping account of Jesus’ birth. Part 1 follows the first twelve chapters, as Kris Langham guides us through Mary’s story, then Jesus’ compassionate ministry. Watch Jesus love sinners, challenge hypocrites, and teach disciples to pray.




Luke

In this reading plan, we read from the Bible books of Luke and Acts. We reflect on Jesus' return to His Father in heaven and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. What happened in these days? And what did this mean for Jesus' disciples and for His church in our time?

Ascension and Pentecost

Raising up sons and daughters to serve like Martha with hearts like Mary.

One Thing

When we read the Parable of the Sower, we easily imagine a lone male farmer. But who made his seed pouch? Who walked the roads where the seed fell? Who harvested the massive hundredfold crop? In this 5-day plan, Dr. Charel du Toit unhides the vital, everyday labor of women in 1st-century agriculture, offering a fresh, inclusive vision of God's Kingdom.

Unhiding the Parable of the Sower: Where Are the Women?

There are moments when everything feels blocked. A situation doesn’t change, a door remains closed, and hope starts to fade. Yet Luke 24:2 reveals a surprising truth: the stone had already been moved. God can act before you even reach the obstacle. In this plan, you will discover how God works in the unseen, how He can open what seemed closed, and how a new season can begin. If you are facing a dead end today, these few days can renew your faith and help you believe that God is still at work.

The Stone Has Already Been Moved

Spend time in intentional preparation as Easter draws near. Walk through each day of Holy Week in this 5-day devotional and discover what Jesus taught and did the week before his death and resurrection. 

Holy Week - Follow the Final Steps of Jesus

The Good News of Jesus is not supposed to be respectable! It’s a radical call to live a humble and sacrificial life. As Christians, we believe the four Gospels are not just historical books but words inspired by God to teach and transform us to become more like Jesus. As you read through Luke, one chapter a day, we hope this journey will challenge you to live out the radical message of Jesus. Get ready for the Gospel of Luke!

The Gospels - Luke

If you want to know who Jesus is, look at how he entered the world. Who did he show up for? How did he arrive? Who got the invitation? Every detail matters—because who Jesus was at the beginning still shows us who he is today.

Prepare Him Room: The Story of Jesus in Luke

Through the incarnation of Christ, God has brought us His salvation, and through our salvation, we can have daily fellowship with Him, and share in the very life of God in our ordinary everyday lives.

A Gospel View of Christmas

In this 3-day devotional, you’ll explore what Jesus really says about money, generosity, and trust. Through the story of the Good Samaritan and practical rhythms of giving, you’ll see how the way you handle money reveals what you love, what you serve, and where your confidence lives. This isn’t about guilt or pressure—it’s about clarity, freedom, and alignment. When you place what’s in your hands into God’s hands, you may discover something surprising: it’s going to be good.

The Way You Handle Money: A Biblical Vision for Money, Generosity, and Faithful Living

Easter Matters is a devotion series designed to walk you through Jesus' death and resurrection in the Gospel of Luke. 

This Easter is an opportunity to proclaim the story of Jesus again. Easter matters, because it’s the moment when God pierced the darkness with light, when He gave hope to the hopeless, when life triumphed over death. Easter matters because you matter to God. 

This series was written by Pastor Ben Hewitt and Gerald Liew from City on a Hill Ballarat, and Jimmy Shepherd from City on a Hill Tweed.

Easter Matters

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Renewing Word of Joy.”

Daily Bible Reading, December 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Joy

It's pretty easy to say you are a follower of Jesus but what does that really mean? How do you know you're following Jesus the way He says you should? Luke gives detailed insights as to what Jesus requires from His true followers. Parables, stories, lessons and challenges in being an authentic follower of Jesus is what you'll discover in this 24 day walk through the Gospel of Luke. You'll have a chance to answer compelling questions at the end if each reading that will challenge and inspire you to give your all to your Lord and Savior Jesus!

The Way to Follow Jesus According to the Gospel of Luke

Join us for a 90-day Bible Reading Plan dedicated to reading through the four gospels! It will open discussions, lead you to personal growth and multiply your view of our marvelous Savior!

Holy 90 (The Four Gospels)

This Plan will lead you through the New Testament in one year.  Each book includes videos specifically designed to enhance your understanding and engagement with Scripture.