Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 28:20

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If you are a husband or father, then you are in a war—because war has been declared on the biblical family. Today, leading a family through the chaos of American culture is like leading a small patrol through enemy-occupied territory. But Jesus is not asking you to die for your family; He’s asking you to live for them.

Gallup poll researchers recently asked Americans the question, “Do you believe in God?” and 87% of the people in our country said yes. But, after settling that big question, the devil is in the details. To be fair, we all have our issues when it comes to faith. We would love for you to join us as we explore some of the most common doubts about Christianity.

Peace. Who among us doesn’t long for the state of mind and heart that is quiet and calm? A place where our inner being is as tranquil and undisturbed as a quiet lake? We pray that as you read through the following 5 days' reflections from Our Daily Bread, you will experience Jesus' gift of peace - of mind and heart.

Christian leadership is radically different from any other leadership. With the church and community desperately needing godly leaders, this plan forms the last of seven biblical foundations for Christian leaders. "Sway" explores how Christian leaders intentionally develop their sphere of influence to maximize their kingdom impact.

How should Christians respond and behave in a digital world? What should our responsibility be as we navigate this digital world? In this plan, Jason Thacker shows simple wisdom for following Jesus in your digital life.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

Part 7 of the Back to Basics Series. The Great Commission is one of the guiding principles of our faith as Christians. This plan dives into the Great Commission as we seek to understand how we collectively and as individuals are to be shaped and guided by this mission to see the kingdom of God expand, the Gospel be proclaimed and the church grow.

There is no simple list of five steps to guard against disillusionment and cynicism, but we can sustain hope in serving Christ, even amid a barrage of bad news. This 5-day plan provides a refreshingly modern application of God's ancient invitation to His people, delivered through the prophet Jeremiah.

We have all been called to spread the Gospel. The question is, have you answered? With caller ID, voicemail, do not disturb and more, we can hide quite well. Let’s take a look at some of the people God called in the Bible and how they responded. You may find you have something in common.

In this 5-day video plan by Ceitci Demirkova, you will learn how to elevate your vision and adopt God's perspective on current events and circumstances. This devotional has true inspirational stories from Ceitci's life under Communism. She intertwines Biblical examples and practical principles to help you become more courageous, bold, and unafraid of persecution as you embrace God's HIGHER VISION for your life.

The road of life is marked by a series of decision points, and at each crossroads we must make a choice. Will we make courageous choices or cowardly choices? In this 4-part plan, we’ll explore the crossroads that Joshua faced as he led the Israelites into the Promised Land and learn from him how to obey God in the big and small decisions of everyday life.

This five-day reading plan is based on Jessica L. Peck’s book, Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues. Begin your personal journey to invest in strengthening your relationship with your teen so you can navigate in a healthy way through life’s toughest challenges together!

During the early days of the Passion Movement, God connected our story to the confession found in Isaiah 26:8, specifically the last phrase, which says, "For your name and renown are the desire of our souls." The heart of Passion is God's glory, and God is most glorified in us when we live lives that are fully satisfied in Him. We pray that this scripture journey through Passion's five core statements and prayers will encourage a posture of gratitude for what He has done and increase expectancy for what He will do in the future.

What does it look like to follow God in today’s world? During His earthly ministry, Jesus offered four clear, life-giving ways to follow Him and become like Him in love, service, and obedience to God. Despite thousands of years, those calls are remarkably practical and encouraging to us today.

The Creator of the Universe rested and He didn’t need to. If we’ve chosen to follow Him then the wisest thing we can do is learn from Him. In this 5-day devotional, we’re going to look at the beauty of rest, reasons we should rest, and how we can rest.

The Church is more than a building—it’s people following Jesus together. So we don’t go to church, we are the Church and we exist for the world. Over the next five days, we’ll discover what it means to be the Church in our communities all over the world.

Being a Christian can be similar to being a sports official. Striving for perfection but coming up short. Trust the system. Trust the process. Trust your gut, trust your training. Sound familiar? How many of us hear that or self-talk those reminders during our game. All of these are great reminders and processes to becoming a successful official. But we need to remember, it’s the Holy Spirit we should be listening to in those locker rooms, car rides, dinners and hotel rooms.

Loneliness. Rejection. Fear that you will never find a spouse. Wondering if something is wrong with you. Questioning if God really has a plan. Singleness brings many difficulties. But singleness doesn’t have to be a time of hardship. God has a wonderful purpose for it. This week’s devotion dives into the comfort we have through God to help us find joy and contentment in our single lives.

Do you have a “thing” you feel called to pursue, but you feel too overwhelmed or scared to start? Rebecca George reminds us that as we see ourselves through the truth of God’s Word, we can move toward His calling with confidence. As we do, we’ll find that God gives us the goals, gumption, and grace we need to become the go-getter girls He created us to be.

We only get one life...around 80 years if we're lucky. We are so small, yet, one life completely surrendered to God can have a world-changing impact. Be inspired and challenged by this five-day devotional on the life of Luis Palau, one of the world's most effective evangelists. Key clips from "Palau the Movie" will provide a window into Luis’ struggles, triumphs, and willingness to answer God’s call.

God has your progress on His mind today. Follow in Paul’s footsteps and make the choice to be “single-minded” in your pursuit of knowing Jesus more each day and not beating yourself up for being a work in progress. God loves you and will continue to make you more like Him as long as knowing Him is your heart’s true pursuit. Let's go through scripture together. -Matthew West

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Jonathan Murphy’s book Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas Way of Shaping Lives for Jesus. Through this study, you will learn from a remarkable man of God, nicknamed Barnabas, and his heart for influencing people to take God’s vision forward. As you walk with Barnabas, you will learn to shape the world for Jesus Christ—one life at a time.

Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? In this 5-day study, you will learn the responsibility and privilege God has given you in raising your children, inspired by the book The Disciple-Making Parent.