Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 28:19

When Jesus called His disciples, they left everything and followed Him. Careers. Possessions. Families. Everything that was safe and familiar. Jesus expects no less of His followers today. In this Bible study, pastor and best-selling author David Platt challenges the notion that Christians can follow Jesus without giving up our old way of life. Redeemed by radical grace, we are called to a radical abandonment of our agendas, to a radical strategy for making disciples, and to a radical vision for being on mission.

Want to know who we think of first when we hear the word leader? YOU! And we’re not alone. God thinks of you as a leader, too – a Difference Maker. Use this 6-day reading plan to learn how you can use your gifts, passions and story to make a difference in the places God has given you influence.

If Jesus were on board with every idea His followers have staked His claim in, then He’d be one incredibly confused Son of God, always at odds with Himself and overly busy leading the charge for both sides of every debate. Thankfully, Jesus speaks for Himself. You can read His words in this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Things Jesus Never Said.

A disciple in the kingdom of God is one who chooses to be more than just a fan of Jesus Christ. They commit themselves to taking up their cross, denying themselves, and following Him. This commitment is not an easy one and it is not a short one, but it is rich with God’s reward. Join Tony Evans as he uncovers what it means to follow Jesus, no turning back.

Is God's plan different from what the world calls ‘Fate’? If God has planned our life, where is our choice? Is it logical for God's plan and our free will to co-exist?

Kingdom Disciples calls believers and churches back to our primary responsibility: to be and make disciples. Only when we take this seriously will the world see heaven at work on earth. Tony Evans teaches what it means to be a kingdom disciple—a believer in Christ taking part in the spiritual-development process of progressively learning how to live all of life under Jesus Christ's lordship. Will you answer the call?

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?

Make a difference for Christ. Spiritual transformation begins with the heart, results in a changed attitude, and leads to action that motivates others to glorify God. To be a difference maker, listen to Jesus: have courage, confront sin, grow in faith, and walk in the Spirit. This six-day series will encourage and empower you to begin making a difference as you learn, pray, obey, go, and give in Christ’s love.

How did Jesus lead? How did he build the greatest movement the world has ever seen? We study His message, but what about His method? Understanding the bold moves Jesus made during His ministry years can give you the courage and guidance to make your own bold moves into a deeper relationship and greater influence.

When thinking about missions, questions that flood our minds include: “Do I have what it takes?” “Am I qualified?” “Am I called?”. While thinking ahead is good, it is important to meditate on the Word of God day and night, as we ask these questions. This devotional is a 6-day exploration for those asking the question, “Should I go into cross-cultural missions?”.

There’s someone strong, wild, and full of courage inside ready to get up and fight for what matters. This Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Warrior, will call you to find purpose, defy hesitation, heal from wounds, fight addiction, and rise up a champion.

What advice do a few lesser known biblical figures have to give Millennials and/or Gen Z-ers? Find out in this 6-day Bible Plan.

Whether it is sickness, stage of life, or disaster that quarantines you to your home, isolation can be devastating. We are communal people made in the image of a communal God, but isolation can also be a gift. How do you spiritually grow and even thrive in isolation? How do you learn to spiritually self-feed?

Once, a man predicted His own death. He also predicted He’d only be dead for three days. And He was right! Jesus’ death and return to life are the amazing truths of the Easter story. Christians still celebrate the day. But what does it all mean for you? This Bible Plan will help you understand the mysteries and the beauty of Easter!

In times of isolation, you may be tempted to think that there is nothing that you can do to make disciples, but the Apostle Paul, who wrote about half of the New Testament, did some of his best work from prison! The books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were all written from a place of isolation. Even from isolation you can make disciples.

Have you ever felt it is hard to abide in Christ when God seems so distant? Many Christians, including pastors, missionaries and full-time workers, admit to feeling distant from God and ministering from an empty heart. As we discover God’s call to abide, work, rest and walk with Him, we can learn to experience joy and fullness in the Secret Place of His Presence.

In this 6-day devotional, we spend time in praise and worship of God. Consider the authors of the Psalms- they witnessed God in their lives moving in a significant way, and their response was poetic, heart-filled, worship. What would it look like to recognize God's fingerprints on your life and your purpose?

People have always wondered if God is real. Today, more than ever, people are wondering if God is even good. Why? Because we’ve forgotten what it means to be Good News. But Jesus has been Good News for us, so we are called to be Good News for others. Discover what it looks like to become a Good News person.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? According to the Bible, all Christians are disciples; the two are synonymous. To be a disciple is simply to be a learner. Disciples are learning the way of Jesus, and that's what you'll learn in this plan.

You raised your hand. You said a prayer, opened your heart to the Gospel for the first time. Maybe you heard the truth for the first time, or maybe you have known it for years and finally decided that it was time to take a step of faith. You are not alone, but NOW WHAT? This is a six-day devotional that will walk you through what to do next.

It is essential that we refer to the example of Jesus as we seek to help others grow spiritually. When we view the disciplemaking work of Jesus, we see numerous principles that undergird the model He set out for us. Looking back on disciplemaking over the years, here are six vital elements that help us gauge how closely we are walking in Jesus’ footsteps as disciplemakers.

Easter is about an encounter, a time when we experience the hope and love of a Savior who sacrificed His life for us, despite our deepest struggles, betrayals, and failures. Easter is a time to share the Good News of the empty tomb and the grace only found in our risen Savior.

Hey Girl, you accepted Jesus as your Saviour & surrendered your life fully to Him. Awesome! That means, by faith you are Born Again! Now that’s the best decision of your life because now you're no longer in the driver’s seat of your car (life), but God is! Wondering how to navigate your journey further? Confused by the Christianise lingo you hear? This 6-day devotional is perfect for you!

When the disciples heard Jesus say, “Go and make disciples” (Matthew 28:19), they responded, “Yes, Lord,” and did it. Today, when we hear this same command, we respond, “Who, me? I’m not eloquent. No one’s ever shown me how to do this.” But the qualities of a disciplemaker are available to all of us. Over the next six days, let’s look at how God has equipped you to “make disciples”!

We each want to pass on our faith to the next generation, but sometimes we wonder what that looks like in today’s world. In this six-day devotional, Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright—the daughter and granddaughter of Billy Graham—use story and Scripture to give us ideas, biblical inspiration, and encouragement about living in a way that invites others to experience God’s incredible grace and love, with joy!