Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 4:1

Read through God’s Word, within each devotional, and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

Read through God’s Word within each devotional; and reflect through guided questions, for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

Join us as we dive into a short fast together and discuss how fasting brings us closer to God, helps us find His direction, and makes us more aware of His provision and restoration as we learn to rely on Him.

We can have all the potential in the world to do something, but if we have not dedicated ourselves to doing it, then it will not happen. In this devotional, we will discuss the importance of being committed to the assignment God has given us and what the book of Nehemiah teaches us regarding this.

With a clear-eyed acknowledgment of how misguided and misinformed she was about mental illness, Kayla Stoecklein shares her story in hopes that anyone walking through the wilderness of mental illness will be better equipped for the journey and will learn to put their hope in Jesus through it all.

While many leaders have learned to tune out distractions that keep them from being productive, they remain deaf to their inner desires and emotions. Clay Scroggins teaches leaders simple habits that create space for emotional evaluation and exploration. These helpful practices can empower leaders to replace the chaos of their busy days with emotional competence and awareness that leads to a calmer, more fulfilling life.

This video plan helps you have the right approach in your daily battles against temptation.

Everyone has a deep desire to make a difference with their lives. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. In this 5-day devotional, Fellowship of Christian Athletes executive Jeff Martin reminds us how God uses ordinary people to change the world.

Take five days to learn how to experience and keep God's coverage and protection in your life, your family, your business, and in everything you do.

Jesus of Nazareth stands at the center of the gospel. Without the person and work of Christ, there is no salvation for sinful people like us. But what did Jesus need to do to save us from condemnation and reconcile us to God? This 5-day study examines key events in Christ’s earthly life, showing that Jesus has accomplished everything we need for redemption and eternal life.

Maybe you’ve attended church for many years, heard hundreds of sermons, and still aren’t sure where to start when it comes to reading the Bible. In this 5-day plan, pastor and author Benjamin Windle will teach you easy methods for studying God’s Word—including the golden rule for interpreting Scripture—because nothing fuels spiritual growth like personally engaging with the Bible.

Does your relationship with food come as a constant source of regret, frustration, and shame? Or does it feel like a God-given blessing? Do you bounce between the two sometimes, in a love/hate relationship with food? In this 5 day devotional from bestselling author Erin Davis, you’ll see just how satisfying it is to join in the biblical rhythms of fasting and feasting.

Fasting may be the least-discussed spiritual discipline in the church. But Jesus not only spoke about fasting, he also fasted, as did many of the heroes of the faith. So, what is fasting? Should Christians still fast today? Should you fast? What are the benefits of fasting? Are we really supposed to keep our fast private? And how are you supposed to fast?

Life is full of difficult questions and many of them often seem impossible to answer. In this 5-day plan based on his new book '12 Truths and a Lie,' author and pastor J.D. Greear walks you through 4 common lies we face today and contrasts them with a key truth about Jesus.

As followers of Jesus, we have been set free from the penalty of sin, but we are called to be part of God’s army to set other captives free and defeat the enemy, Satan. In this plan written by James Goll, learn to put on the Armor of God and prepare for victorious battle!

Feel exhausted from comparing yourself to others? Trapped by the opinions of others? Scott Savage spent many years lacking confidence and bound to insecurity. In this 5-day Bible plan, he shares the important truths and practical steps that led him into a freedom he didn’t know was possible. Discover a new level of joy with God and confidence in your life today!

"Victory in the Mind" is a 5-day Bible Plan for those struggling with mental health. It explores Jesus' time in the wilderness to gain wisdom for our journey.

Can I guess something about you? You don’t want to live a self-centered life. You want your life to matter. You want to feel closer to God and understand more. If that's you, then this plan is for you! Because when you find yourself where you never planned to be, you are in the middle of an amazing story. Something is happening here that is far bigger than you!

Church hurt refers to pain or abuse in the church context. Experiencing hurt within the church sounds like the total opposite of what the church should be about, right? Well, I understand the pain. I lived it for so long. But God redeemed my story. In this devotional, I walk you through the process of beginning your healing journey in the church.

Exhausted from seeking everyone else's approval? Whether it's social media likes, workplace validation, or family acceptance, the need for others' opinions can trap us in endless cycles of people-pleasing. In this practical 5-day plan, Pastor Scott Savage shows how to break free from the approval trap and discover the freedom that comes from knowing your worth in God's eyes alone.

When the enemy comes against us, what can we do? How did Jesus handle being tempted in the wilderness? This is part four of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

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. 

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 2nd of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Hearing God speak or doing what God requires is more difficult than we realise – because life can be complicated. Watch how people do it.

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.

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.