Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 13:16

A Parable is a short story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle (Merriam-Webster). Jesus spoke in parables to get the messages across in engaging, relatable ways. Follow along with this devotional to read some of His stories and consider what attitudes or principles might apply to you and your life.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on Jesus predicting his death in John 12. It is part of an ongoing series through John.

Some days it feels like maybe God didn’t know what He was doing when He chose you for this calling of Motherhood.  Some days it feels so messy, awkward and uncomfortable, like it just doesn’t fit. The world wants to tell you that if it doesn’t feel good, then you must not be cut out for the job. But God has chosen us and calls us His own!

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 14 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus begins His teaching on the Kingdom of God through parables. These stories open our understanding to the Kingdom, our hearts and our world. 

Are you a believer but still lost concerning God’s will for your life? Then join our journey with Jesus Christ and allow the Lord to teach you your life’s assignment. This 6-day series by Bishop Michael Blue explores lessons from the life of John the Baptist, who discovered early in life what God called Him to do. At this series conclusion, we pray that you will discover the same.

God isn’t after your performance, He’s after your heart. This 6-day journey will lead you into deeper surrender and purity of heart, helping you guard what’s sacred and release what’s not. As your heart comes into alignment with His, you’ll find clarity in your thoughts, peace in your emotions, and a renewed focus on His presence. Transformation begins here — from the inside out.

Every vehicle going on a journey needs to be fueled. God told Elijah, "Eat because the journey is far." This 6 day training will equip you with the victuals for the 29 day journey. This training has helped hundreds of thousands of believers like you to go through the 29 days with pomp. You will thank us later. Note: This is just the plan to be trained ahead of the Bible reading plan. As soon as you are done with this 6 day training, kindly search the YouVersion Platform for the "SGS New Testament in a Month" Plan.

This 7-day reading plan and devotional is based on Scott Williams' book "Drop It," which is inspired from the story of blind Bartimaeus. This plan will help you to tap into the faith, courage, and commitment necessary to no longer settle for the way things are. It’s time that you break free from being a puppet to the things distracting you from your purpose. It’s time to DROP IT!

God made us for relationship with Himself and each other. So life is good when relationships are sweet and terrible when they go wrong. This series of devotionals, based on the book Rooting Out Relationship Killers, provides practical, inspirational wisdom for the cultivation and maintenance of healthy relationships of every kind.

Learn about the Bible’s role in the music of some of the industry’s biggest stars from Museum of the Bible’s newest plan! From legendary figures such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and U2 to more recent stars such as Mumford & Sons, Museum of the Bible’s seven-day reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to write some of their biggest hit songs.

We have all at some point, asked the question – what is the purpose of my existence? At other times we have also run from what we know we are called to do. This seven-day reading plan reminds us that God has created each one of us and that not one of us is an accident. It also encourages to seek Him and live out His will each day.

Whether you are in the beginning stages of discipleship or your are a mature believer, the discipleship process is a lifelong journey. When we become born again, the Holy Spirit reminds us of the times Jesus moved on our behalf even before salvation. Walk with me through 7-days of personal mentorship as the Holy Spirit moves inside your heart with a personal touch through the Father's practical instruction.

Sometimes it can feel like we are drowning in negativity. The world around us, and our own minds, can seem dominated by fear, anger, and depression. But what if we could harness that negativity, and use it to bring us closer to God? We will show how God can turn our problems into solutions. He gives us the very lesson we need each day, if we are open to Him.

Jesus left the church the vision of a movement when he challenged us to reproduce from our own Jerusalem into “Judea, Samaria and the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). For us to see a movement, we need every Christ follower to adopt Jesus' personal mission to “seek and save the lost.” (Luke 19:10). Evangelism is core to the mission of Jesus and essential to accomplishing his vision. This plan is part of a 5-week journey on the topic of Gospel X - Multiplying the gospel.

Jesus called us to the Salt and Light of the earth. He gave us the mandate of carrying the Good News into any environments we frequent. What does it really look like to transform a workplace, a city, a county, or an entire education system?

Join Grant Fishbook for a powerful 7-day journey through a single 24-hour period in Jesus’ life—a day filled with grief, compassion, miracles, tough choices, and a raging storm. Discover how Jesus handled pressure, prioritized prayer, ministered from a full heart, and trusted God’s resources. These devotions will help you navigate life’s demands and storms, knowing that Jesus understands and walks with you every step of the way.

This is a plan to read if you’re thinking about being baptized. Baptism is an incredible step to take in following Christ and a powerful way God will work in you. This 8-day plan will walk you through what the Bible says about baptism, challenge some misconceptions, walk you through some differences that churches have, and help you prepare for this amazing step of faith.

Are you struggling to find your purpose in life? What if I told you I knew the answer to that question? Dive into Scripture with me now, but be warned that you are about to learn something powerful, and the gates of hell cannot prevail against that knowledge. You have been given the keys, and it is time to start using them.

We all face challenges and obstacles that can feel insurmountable. Even the daily responsibilities and pressures of life can feel overwhelming when we trust in our own efforts. The good news is, we have a Savior in Jesus, who is the King of a different Kingdom and worthy of our trust. In this 9-day devotional, you'll discover how to live according to His Kingdom and its principles and find that your life in Him is unshakable.

We were made in the image of a creative God. He is calling each of us to activate our creativity and pursue our passions with excellence in order that His beauty may reach and revive the hearts of all mankind. In these excerpts and behind-the-scenes conversations from Resonate Campaign’s musical documentary ‘Resonate,’ join singer-songwriter Brianna Gaither as she embarks on a collaborative journey to explore God’s creative nature.

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. 

Ten years ago, Lance Lang was a hopeless addict, willing to use anyone or anything, just so he could use. But God intervened and Lance began a miraculous journey to rehab, recovery, and restoration. In Ten Years Sober, Lance tells his story, while also imparting spiritual lessons he's learned along the way. Check out this ten day reading plan to find the steps you can take to reclaim your hope.

In the You Were Made to Flourish Plan, author Sarah Wehrli equips and empowers readers with ten biblical principles they can use to flourish in every season of life.

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Widows, Orphans, Handicapped, Disabled, children, pre-born children, abused, lower class, homeless people, prisoners…the list goes on. In every society and culture, certain types of people are looked down on or disregarded. How does God see all these special people? Walk with us through scripture and some true stories from disabled believers who help us live as He desires we do.