Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 22:36

Jesus’s famous but often misunderstood words in the Sermon on the Mount show us that a radical, narrow path is the key to a fulfilling, vibrant life. Yet that narrow path leads to a new kind of spaciousness that can be realized only by stepping into what seems like a confined space—a freedom that the world could never give.

They married, lived happily ever after, and had many children—that is how all fairy tales end. But reality can be very different because we have never been given a couple’s instruction manual! Moreover, we often have preconceived ideas about marriage and married life. Get off to the right start before you get married with these helpful truths!

Church hurt refers to pain or abuse in the church context. Experiencing hurt within the church sounds like the total opposite of what the church should be about, right? Well, I understand the pain. I lived it for so long. But God redeemed my story. In this devotional, I walk you through the process of beginning your healing journey in the church.

In this 3-part series, we uncover the three key guidewords to help you live your faith as a Kingdom Builder. From our first guideword, “NICER,” we uncover biblical principles behind each letter in the word “N-I-C-E-R” to set the foundation for helping to build God’s Kingdom through your life today. Living your faith as a Kingdom Builder has never been so clear and easy to apply – at work, home, or just around town.

A foggy windshield, poor visibility from rainy weather, or glare from the sun—you’ve probably experienced it before!
How do we keep a clear view of the path God has mapped out for our lives? Let me invite you into my world as a trucker, offering a unique perspective through a Christian lens, with insights that might surprise you. Will you turn the key and give the go-ahead? Let’s hit the road together!

Sharing Jesus with family and friends can feel intimidating, especially when you’re not sure where to start. This plan aims to ease that anxiety by highlighting key steps to effectively share the Gospel with those closest to you.

This devotional draws inspiration from Benjamin E. Mays' groundbreaking work Seeking to Be Christian in Race Relations, offering reflections that challenge readers to embody justice, love, and reconciliation. Mays, a theologian, educator, and civil rights advocate, explores what it means to live out Christ’s teachings in the face of systemic inequality and social unrest.

No Flow No Grow is a five-day Bible study focusing on our spiritual heart, lungs, blood, and—most importantly—the spiritually brokenhearted. The overall emphasis is on aligning one’s heart with God's will and seeking His presence.

What if, instead of being consumed by our struggles and shortcomings, we learned to stand confidently in the power of God’s perfect love? Scripture tells us that perfect love casts out all fear, yet so often, we live weighed down by anxiety, doubt, and insecurity. In this five-day journey, you’ll discover a deeper understanding of God's love along with practical steps to walk out these biblical truths in your daily life.

This is a 6-day devotional to help you 'connect' with others and improve relationships of all types (personal, professional and spiritual) with one simple system!

Based on the cinematic study The Easter Experience, this devotional will leave you thinking Easter changes everything. Themes include redemption, forgiveness, compassion, and love.

The four Gospels are filled with demands from Jesus. These demands are Jesus’ way of showing us who He is and what He expects of us. They are not harsh demands originating from a selfish desire to control but loving directions for our good and ultimate satisfaction. This Bible study will guide you through some of these demands, with the ultimate end of glorifying God through obedience to His Son.

Living out your faith at work is challenging and difficult, especially in the secular workplace. We are often encouraged to leave our faith and beliefs at home. But that isn’t at all what we are called to do as Christ-followers, is it? In this study, we explore the teachings of the Bible and discover 5 insights to help you live your faith and honor God while still pleasing your boss.

You have a God-given purpose waiting to be discovered. You have people around you ready to encourage you. And you may not know it yet, but you have everything you need to chase your passion. This Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, I’m In, will help you answer one important question: Are you in?

Marriage is a beautiful relationship. However, it can also be a difficult commitment to keep in today’s society. Many Christians struggle with the concept of marriage in a culture that is filled with divorce and infidelity. This devotional helps Christians to view marriage from God’s perspective. Once the proper perspective is taken, marriage can be a life-long commitment to happiness.

The book of Joshua completes the redemptive mission God began in Genesis - to set aside a people through which all the nations would be blessed. Through Christ, we are a part of that blessing. We know who we are. We know what God did for us. We know what to do. This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 10 of a 10 part series.

At some point we all ask questions about why we were created, what are we supposed to do and what does God want from us. The world usually tries to answer these questions very differently than scripture. God loves you and made you for a very specific reason. Over the next six days learn how to live the abundant life God desires.

You may have asked … How could it be that God wants a personal relationship with me? With billions of other humans here on planet Earth? And how would it work? Isn’t he busy elsewhere, working on things more consequential? You may have asked … Does God even know (or care) I’m here? These are great questions, and the truth will blow your mind. Think bigger.

What does it mean to worship God? Is it an action? A song you sing? A way of thinking or acting? Can your life be worship to God? This Bible Plan will answer all the questions you might have about worship. And, yeah, you’ll learn how to live a life of worship!

Even though we routinely make decisions and set directions as leaders, knowing God’s will can still be difficult for us. Sometimes, all seems clear until we find that we’re headed the wrong way. At other times, we proceed more cautiously and miss the opportunity God had for us. In this study, we present a 5-step process to help clarify God’s will, even when it seems He is silent.

Even though we routinely make decisions and make plans in life, knowing God’s will can be difficult. Sometimes, all seems clear until we find that we’re headed the wrong way. At other times, we proceed more cautiously, and miss the opportunity God had for us. In this very practical study, we present a 5-step process to help clarify God’s will, even when it seems He is silent.

When we live anchored in the Lord, we can smile at the future and what is to come. We live from God’s love and freely give that love to others through our kind words, time, and attention. When we intentionally live this way, we walk in abundant life and leave a legacy and blessing for those to come.

This six-day Bible Plan is especially for pre-teens who want to dig into what following Jesus is all about. No matter if you’re just starting out or if you’ve been following Jesus for a while, there’s always something more to discover—the more you learn to dig in!

Join us for this six-day Bible plan in American Sign Language as we reflect on, ponder, and celebrate who Jesus is and what He has done for us. Join us for Holy Week.

If you are investing in the next generation, you have deliberately chosen to be “here” for a kid, teenager, or family. But sometimes, being “here for it” looks different than you thought it would. In this 6-day devotional, you’ll get the inspiration you need to keep lading by connecting with God who is here for you and with you–even in ministry’s most challenging moments.