Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 4:18

Jesus called the first disciples to "walk the same road" with him. He called ordinary, imperfect men to take the good news of the gospel into all the world. Incredibly, he calls us to do the same. Is this possible? What about storms, doubts, imperfections, and betrayals? Here are seven ways Jesus has uniquely and incredibly equipped us to "walk the same road" to bring the gospel to the world.

Many of us know the importance of having healthy relationships, but how do you find the right friends? How do you keep your relationships healthy? Is it okay to set boundaries with your friends and family? In this 7-day Bible Plan, based on an accompanying season from the You’ve Heard It Said podcast, we’ll offer some relationship advice for some of life’s most common relationship questions.

This series – “Gracious Jesus” is a deep dive into the life and teachings of Jesus from the gospels. Historical context is brought in to enrich and bring a more accurate dimension of the context of Jesus’ life. Most importantly, if we are receptive to the Spirit, He opens our spiritual eyes to see God, the world around and ourselves with completely new perspectives.

What are we supposed to do when we aren’t sure what to believe? Or how do we move forward when we’ve been hurt by people who were supposed to reflect God? In a culture wrestling with deconstruction, it’s okay to doubt.

The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. This is a one week reading plan taken from the One Year Pray for the Family Bible.

"From the very beginning, God wanted a relationship with us. From Genesis to Revelation, we read of a God who desired to be God to His people. A relationship with Jesus is a beautiful thing. Being loved by God is like no other love. It is unconditional and pure. It is faithful and uncompromising." (God Loves You - Leila Armstrong)

We were all called to live on mission. When God calls us to something, there tends to be an internal process that we all go through – discovery, response, acceptance, trust, safety, discomfort, and confidence. Together, we'll walk through each step of the process and explore how God can use our "ordinary, mundane" lives for purpose that extends past ourselves...

The book of 1 Peter does not carry a single theme, but it addresses many issues common to every generation. This epistle carries the name of the opinionated fisherman, Peter, and is a call to holiness and humility. We will examine the deep mysteries of joy, faith, sorrow, trials, and God’s unconditional love in this missive filled with hope.

God wants to use people to be a blessing to others. We see this happening in the Old Testament, in the New Testament and even today. This reading plan discusses the most important Bible verses on this topic in one week. Read along and discover how you can be a blessing!

What does it truly mean to follow Jesus? This reading plan will guide you through understanding authentic discipleship, exploring the difference between merely believing and truly following, and discovering your role in God's mission to make disciples.

In the third week of Lent, we’ll explore what it means to put Jesus’ words into action, from loving our enemies to forgiving freely and living with compassion. Following him isn’t just about what we believe - it’s about how we love, how we serve, and how we treat others every day. 📖 This is part 3 of a 6-week Bible Reading Plan series! Be sure to catch up with Week 1 and Week 2!

Close Enough to Change: Experiencing the Transformative Power of Jesus Faith is meant to be more than a routine. It’s more than a checklist or a set of rules. When you get close enough to Jesus, everything changes. Over the next four weeks, we’ll journey through Scripture to discover what it means to truly follow Jesus—not at a distance, but close enough to be transformed.

Join us in praying for our leaders with this 8-day reading plan, featuring prayers from The One Year Pray for America Bible.

How do I tell people how I became a Christian? How do I tell people why Jesus came to earth? This Bible Study plan will help you tell the story of your salvation in one minute and why Jesus came to earth in two minutes. It will show you how to do it in a very meaningful way.

What were you made for? This scripture reading plan from Hope is Alive Ministries examines different people in the Bible and uncovers how they—like you—were made for more.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

Peter was just a fisherman from backwater Galilee, but he was pursued by Jesus and became the rock upon which the church was built. He witnessed the pivotal moment of the cross and empty tomb. Join author Daniel Darling on this 10-day plan to discover the life of Simon Peter, an unlikely character caught up in the story of Jesus.

These devotions examine the role that God wants us to play in this world. They are based on John 17:18, where Jesus says, "Even as the Father has sent Me, I send you." They attempt to unpack what it means for us to be sent like Jesus into the world.

In this ten-day reading plan, David Platt sounds an urgent, honest clarion call to choose the life that truly counts in this world, giving us a clear understanding of the foundations of following Jesus. No matter your age or ethnicity or where on the planet you find yourself, be inspired to know God and make him known in every nation.

The CODE is CVM’s (Christian Vision for Men’s) 12-point code of honour for Christian men to live by and fight for. It will allow us to be shaped by our brother, captain, rescuer and friend. The CODE isn’t some new theology, or a substitute for the Bible, the CODE is simply the 'tip of the spear', the catalyst for driving men deeper into God and His word.

The church needs sold-out, all-in Jesus-followers. Disciples and disciple-makers. But where do you find them? How do you develop them? Look no further than how Jesus did it. The greatest leader and mentor of all time poured into 12 guys for a season. Those lives multiplied to build the church to over two billion people who declare their belief in Christ today.

This reading plan explores the first Gospel. This Gospel explains that Jesus was the king of Jews that brought the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus didn't arrive in the way people expected.

Lay the foundation of your faith journey as you experience the Bible through the themes of salvation, the Bible, and prayer. In this 16-day reading plan you'll learn how God wants you to connect with Him so you can live life to the full. Explore the topics of salvation (creation, sin, Jesus, repentance and faith, the Holy Spirit), the Bible (reveals who God is and what he has done, tells us about our reconciliation to God, provides instructions for a full life, how we engage the Bible, how the Bible engages us), and prayer (acronym P.R.A.Y.: praise, repent, ask, yield).

You are created to do something awesome and significant with your life! Together we will explore: • Our longing for purpose and significance • The big picture of what God is doing • What it means to take a leap of faith to pursue the call of God on your life Each day includes a short video and some reflection questions. It's helpful to have a journal alongside!

In part one of this verse-by-verse break down of the Gospel of Matthew, we'll break down Matthew 1-4.