Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 27:52

Jared Brock, award-winning biographer and author of A God Named Josh, takes the account of Jesus’s crucifixion and deftly explores the history, science, theology, and philosophy of Christ’s voluntary sacrifice. In this 6-day plan, you will truly understand how monumental this act of unconditional love was to humanity.

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’re a fan of hip-hop, then you can’t miss this reading plan from Museum of the Bible! Learn about the Bible’s role in the music of some of the rap games biggest stars. From hip-hop pioneer KRS-One and legendary figures such as DMX and Lauryn Hill to more recent stars such as Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper, Museum of the Bible’s reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to write some of their biggest hit songs. The plan includes seven stories that highlight the role of the Bible in hip-hop.

This 7-day plan guides you through scripture and reflections on the Holy Week, preparing your heart to worship God in a fresh way on Resurrection Sunday.

As Savior, Jesus walked among our mess and pain. He is also King of all—holy, mighty, and just. For the next seven days, we will be reading through portions of the Gospels, reflecting on what we can learn about following Jesus as we study and honor His death and resurrection.

This plan is designed to provide a special time alone with the Lord during Holy Week. Each day you will be prompted to pause, ponder, and pray through a passage in the Gospel of Matthew. Your heart will be encouraged, your faith strengthened, and your prayer life enriched as you prepare for Easter. May it impact your walk with the Lord for years to come.

Before there was the Resurrection of Christ, Christ walked the Earth. Read about the final days of Jesus and what we can learn about His life during the week leading up to His Resurrection.

I LOVE MY CHURCH. People talk about what they love. They love their spouse, love their children. Or they love their job, sports team or pet, but how many people say they love their church? My prayer is that as you follow this plan, you may re-discover your love of the church and its purpose. Helping our churches today to be authentic, mirroring the original church. That is Simply Church.

Pause and pray as you prepare your heart for Easter. Be guided by Pete Greig, as you join Jesus on His journey to the cross, through the tomb, and into resurrection life.

Jesus met characters of all sorts on his way to the cross. Like a diamond refracting light no matter which way it turns, the cross becomes more wonderful from their different perspectives. In this 7-day study, worship at Jesus’ feet with Mary, cheer with the crowds in Jerusalem, ache at the cowardice of Pilate, and come away with the centurion saying, “Truly, this was the Son of God!”

Do you enjoy watching or taking part in endurance sports? What causes people to push themselves beyond their limits? Or to give up halfway? Does your life feel like an endurance race? It is! In this Plan, we will explore how to train for our individual endurance challenges in Christ.

Are you in a season of waiting at the moment? Do you feel like asking God, “How much longer, Lord? Are we there yet?” In this Plan, we will explore some landmarks to look for along the way. I hope these checkpoints will give you hope as you find meaning in your waiting.

This week, explore the final days in the life of Christ. If you had one week to live, what would you do? Where would you go? Who would you see? The answers disclose the deepest values of someone’s heart and life. Spend seven days reflecting on the mission and priorities of our Lord and asking yourself if you live by the same. Let's head to the cross together.

Have you ever felt incoherent? In this plan, we will address the relationships between concepts that make our reality seemingly incoherent.

Whatever you think about Jesus, He is more. Join beloved Bible teacher Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth to explore His one-of-a-kind story. Based on her book, Incomparable: 50 Days with Jesus, these 7 meditations will help you reflect on the person of Christ. As you walk through these days, be reminded that there is no one else like Jesus. He is quite simply . . . Incomparable.

As Jesus made his way to Calvary, he met all kinds of people. Their reactions to him revealed what they believed, and the same is true today. Consider your own life in light of the Passionate Denier, the Pardoned Insurrectionist, the Convinced Centurion, and many more. Some people changed for the better, and some for the worse. When we encounter Jesus, like them, we will never be the same.

Welcome to our Easter Devotional! Over the next seven days, we’ll follow the Easter story, from Jesus’ betrayal through those moments on the cross and right into that empty tomb. Day 5 & Day 7 include an activity. The devotional can be completed with or without these practical activities. Keep an eye out on these days for what's required.

“My Life through the Crucifixion” weaves key moments from Jesus’ life into your daily experience. From Palm Sunday's hopeful triumph, to Good Friday's selfless sacrifice, each day unveils practical lessons for modern living. Engage with Scripture, ponder thought-provoking questions, and discover how these timeless truths can shape your life. Join us for a lighter, yet impactful, devotional experience, weaving the crucifixion narrative into the fabric of your daily existence.

Experience the profound Easter tradition of retracing Jesus' journey from the Last Supper to his resurrection through the Stations of the Cross. Though the number of stations may vary, the purpose remains constant: preparing hearts for the Easter celebration. Reflecting on Jesus' final moments offers insights into his priorities, guiding us to take up our own crosses and follow his example.

Are you someone who feels closer to God when you spend time in nature? Has God ever revealed Himself to you through animals, plants, or other parts of creation? In this plan, we will explore how all creation forms part of one team to God’s glory.

This plan takes you through an immersive experience of well-known passages about Jesus. The objective is to place you in the scene like you were there that day and let the glory of Jesus Christ shine afresh on your heart. Sometimes, we read a passage so often that the wonder and greatness of what Jesus did and who He is doesn't touch our hearts like it used to. This plan aims to set your heart on fire for Jesus again!

Worship with us as we celebrate Christ's resurrection through song and scripture.

The Lent Project is an initiative of Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts. Each daily devotion includes a portion of Scripture, a devotional, a prayer, a work of visual art or a video, a piece of music, and a poem plus brief commentaries on the artworks and artists. The Seven Last Words of Christ refers to the seven short phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, as gathered from the four Christian gospels. This devotional project connects word, image, voice and song into daily meditations on these words.

Many men struggle with their feelings. Over these seven days, we explore the emotional life of Jesus, learning that we can bring all our emotions to Him because He can sympathize with us. We don’t have to try to deal with them alone; we can find fellowship when we bring them all to the Friend who’s closer than a brother (John 15:15). Written by Lewis Lau.

This 7-day plan will guide you through the week Jesus came into Jerusalem, confronted the religious leaders, celebrated the last supper, was crucified, died, and was buried. It’s the week Jesus brought salvation to the world. It’s called Holy Week. Experience what Jesus accomplished and prepare for his resurrection victory!