Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 4:18

What is a Gospeler? Simply put, it is someone who loves Jesus and tells others about Him. Willie Robertson is a family man and a businessman, but most of all, he is a Gospeler. No matter our story or experience, there is always hope in Jesus. And it is our job to share that hope and good news with others, knowing that God will work through that.

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus extends an invitation to would-be followers to walk with Him, observe all He would do and say, and ultimately give up their lives to advance His Kingdom. In this reading plan, we will look at four different accounts where Jesus extended an invitation to "Follow Me," how each person responded to Jesus' offer, and what their responses mean for us today.

Have you recently made a decision to follow Jesus? Congratulations! We are convinced that this is the greatest decision you have ever made. Over the next few days, we will look at some of the core beliefs that are involved in following Jesus.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this 5-day devotional, you’ll explore the ancient meaning of discipleship and what it looks like today. Drawing from the words of Jesus and real-life experience, you'll discover that discipleship isn’t about perfection or just belief—it’s about transformation. Learn how to live with Jesus, like Jesus, and for Jesus, in every area of your life. Say yes to the invitation that changes everything: “Come, follow Me.”

A 5-day guide to building relationships with those who don’t yet follow Jesus—through meals, parties, and everyday hospitality. This plan will help you spot spiritual openness, offer genuine friendship, and create natural spaces where the Gospel can be seen and shared. Learn how to reflect Jesus through simple acts of connection. This is plan 2 of a series under the ‘Empowered to Go’ banner.

Jesus didn’t just call believers - He called disciples. This 5-day plan explores what it means to follow Christ with total surrender, daily growth, and Spirit-led obedience. Through Scripture and reflection, you’ll learn how to leave behind comfort, carry your cross, and live with purpose. Discipleship is not perfection - it’s transformation. Step into the life Jesus designed for you: fully surrendered, powerfully equipped, and ready to make disciples.

This 6-day reading plan features devotions for women excerpted from the NIV Bible for Women. Devotions will help you reflect on God’s Word as it relates to our lives as women and the the many and varied roles we play.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is the 3rd of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. We begin the ministry of Jesus and then we listen to Him explain the initial rules of the Kingdom of God. 

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.

We often wonder about our purpose in life. Jesus does not call us because we know how to do everything. Our primary call is to follow Him—ministry is an overflow of our daily walk with God. Jesus chooses those who are willing to walk with Him and be a blessing to those around them. In doing so, God’s will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.

Have you ever wondered what your calling in life is? It is an important question to ask oneself. And what better place to answer this important question than to look at how Jesus called his first disciples, as recorded in the Gospels. As we discover God’s calling on our lives, we will allow Jesus to rearrange our priorities – and it all starts with a relationship, with following him.

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.

Building trust with potential customers and employees is critical to success. Jesus modeled five building blocks of building trust with Peter and Andrew in the gospels. In fact, He built so much trust, they were willing to leave all of their possessions and follow Him. Journey through the process that Jesus used in this week-long study and learn how it can apply to your business practices.

What are the ways of Jesus? Jesus has called you and then has asked you to follow him. How do followers begin to live in the ways of Jesus?

Every believer is called to make disciples. If God has given you a fresh vision for helping people know Christ, grow in their relationship with Him, and help others do the same, you are in an exciting place—at the core of Jesus’ Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)! Over the next six days we will explore how Jesus helped people grow spiritually—principles that are still essential for disciplemakers today.

Have you ever had a strong nudge to make a major transition but felt consumed by nervousness, concern, and uncertainty? If so, this devotional is for you. In this devotional, we will discuss 5 ways you can confidently take the leap of faith God is calling you into while still exercising total obedience to his will.

Are you overwhelmed by the noise, busyness, and pace of your life? Join Jason Perkins for this six-day plan on Soul Care and learn to tend to the garden of your inner life. Discover what it means to apprentice under the Master, Jesus – not just by believing His teachings, but by living the way He lived. As you adopt His rhythms of rest and relationship and practise His habits of silence, solitude, sabbath, and simplicity, your soul will begin to thrive and bear fruit.

The first thing that Jesus did when He came to the disciples was to call them to follow Him. And He added: to make fishers of men. In the same way, Jesus is calling us to follow Him and make fishers of men. Many think only about salvation when Jesus calls them. No, He calls us to repentance and to be fishers of men. It is one concept.

God is calling all of us to be disciple-makers. But He also has a specific calling for all of us - a specific place in the church or the world where we must live out our calling.

Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. We have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

If it seems like life is coming at you fast, you're not alone. We live at a time when fast is faster and forward is shorter--and having the skills to shift with the changing times is essential. Join Dr. John C. Maxwell for a 7-Day devotional for today's generation of leaders, based on his newest book, Leadershift: 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace.

Three times in I Samuel, Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, "Come, Let's Go!" Three times in Revelation 22 Jesus said, "I'm coming soon!" It's been more than 2,000 years since Jesus made this promise. Jesus gave the church a simple job to do. It's called the Great Commission. So church, why hasn't Jesus COME back yet? We need discipleship in evangelism! COME, LET'S GO!

Everyone grapples with insecurities. Whether you’re jaded from past trauma, a present heartache, or a persistent feeling of rejection, self-doubt doesn’t have to narrate your story. Historically, God has always transformed those who feel the most inadequate into effective leaders, healers, and change agents. Start this reading plan to uncover how God uses “flawed” individuals to illustrate that there is more in you than your history!

In the world that we live in, things are not as they should be. One might even say they are upside down. However, the good news is that Jesus came to turn this world right side up. What if our eyes were opened to the REALITY that the Kingdom of Heaven is in fact here?

The sacred chase is the audacious pursuit of God and God’s reckless love for you. All of heaven desires to see your life soaked with the reality of God’s presence. As Heath Adamson reminds us in this week-long devotional, pursuing this is worth all of your efforts. The prize is the reality of Jesus in your life today.