Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:6

"They’ll get what they deserve.” “What goes around comes around.” “I AM VENGEANCE!” These phrases may sound familiar, but none of them describe God’s definition of justice. Want to learn more? Let’s get started!

There’s nothing greater than growing up in a ministry family! At the same time, each ministry role comes with special challenges. Church planting requires a high-intensity commitment from every family member. Check out the this 4-day Bible plan to strengthen your family.

The ministry of Jesus shook the world, but what did he do? How did Jesus live his life in such a way that we still talk about him today? Join us for a four-day adventure of the main components of the ministry of Jesus and see how Jesus is still ministering to you today.

How do you live when no one is watching? In a culture obsessed with appearances, Jesus reminds us that what we do in secret reveals the true condition of our hearts. In the “Behind Closed Doors” Bible study, we’ll walk through Matthew 6:1–24 and explore four key areas of life. Prayerfully, as we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, we will see the Holy Spirit heal the divide between our private life and public image!

“Love Where You Are” is a four-day journey inviting you to see your everyday life as sacred ground and your ordinary spaces as mission fields. Whether you’re in an office, classroom, coffee shop, or neighborhood, God has placed you there on purpose. This plan will help you rediscover the beauty of being the church wherever you are—learning to love your actual neighbors, embody the Good News through small acts of grace, and live as someone sent, not stuck. It’s time to see your world through God’s eyes and bring His love to the places you already call home.

3 Questions to Start the Day is part of the Abundant Grace Daily series of devotionals. Since God’s grace is so bountiful, how do you access it daily? This devotional unpacks the first three of Jesus’ Beatitudes. From each Beatitude arises a vital question for you to ask yourself at the beginning of each day, and to keep in mind at pivotal moments during the day.

For many of us, food has become an increasingly complex issue that causes us to feel guilty, overwhelmed, or even hopeless. If you feel defeated by your lack of self-control or overwhelmed by thoughts and longings for food, join author Asheritah Ciuciu as she digs into Scripture and reveals the path to freedom. You’ll discover the joy of living free from food fixation by experiencing deeper satisfaction in Christ. This reading plan is adapted from Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 4 of 12 devotions in this series from Robin Meadows.

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but also very busy.  Come away for a few moments of rest and worship that will sustain you throughout the merry labors of the season. Based on the book Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional , this 5-day devotional reading plan will guide you to receive Jesus’ rest this Christmas by taking moments to remember His goodness, express your neediness, seek His stillness, and trust His faithfulness.

Fasting is stopping a familiar habit to help focus, regain perspective or pursue a goal. Anyone can fast, but Biblical fasting is to draw near to God, seek His guidance, or express mourning. Jesus Himself fasted 40-days at the beginning of his public ministry. In this five-day plan, you’ll learn how to fast in a way that helps your spiritual growth. You’ll open your heart, deny distractions, and listen for God’s voice. It supports both beginners and seasoned practitioners. Press into God’s presence, trust His guidance, and allow Him to move powerfully in your life.

This five day plan walks the believer on God's proven pathway to courage in the shadow of giants.  Courage doesn't happen in a moment.  It is shaped by God and demonstrated in the crisis.

Do you struggle with control, comparison and impossible expectations? Do you always fall short of your standards, yet fear lowering them will mean mediocrity? In this five-day plan, award-winning author Colleen Carroll Campbell shows that the biblical solution to the perfectionist trap is not to squelch our hard-wired desires for excellence but to allow God to purify and redirect them to His dream of perfect for us: freedom in Christ.

Jesus guided his followers on a hike and taught amazing truth about how God designed life to be lived. This Reading Plan includes five topics Jesus discussed: attitude, obedience, Bible, anger, and integrity. Each day includes a passage from the Sermon on the Mount, a devotional thought, and a few questions to consider. Start reading to learn more about Jesus' most famous sermon.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the twelfth part "The Teachings of Jesus." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

8x CrossFit Games Champion, named “Fittest Man on Earth”, Rich Froning Jr. shares how his personal relationship with Jesus Christ and dedication to scripture anchors him through adversity and grounds him in success.

Everybody is on a happiness quest. For many, happiness is measured in moments and experiences. It’s an elusive feeling that’s hard to sustain. For the next five days, let’s explore what will truly make you happy. It’s possible you don’t know…or maybe you’ve forgotten.

What is the kingdom of God? How are God's values different than what we experience in our culture? Many people misunderstand what it means to be blessed. The beatitudes are far more than kind sayings describing what your attitude should be. They are radical statements from our Lord who lived them and eventually died because of them. What does it really look like to follow Jesus in our daily lives?

This plan is for those who may be struggling with Mother's Day, due to childlessness.

This plan will walk you through and unpack Jesus and the 40 days he spent in the wilderness.

A Resilient Life is a 5-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

Have you ever wondered if you really matter to God? Sometimes we can question everything we once knew, doubting ourselves, others, and even our faith. When you feel overcome with confusion, you need to know there’s a God who understands and can handle anything you can throw at Him. In this plan, you will learn no doubt is too big or strong for God to help you overcome.

Christian persecution is one of the biggest human rights issues happening in our time. Today, over 260 million Christians are living in places where they experience high levels of persecution. We can learn great things from those who boldly witness for Christ, no matter the cost.

Daniel Fusco, the author of Crazy Happy and pastor of Crossroads Community Church, unpacks fresh connections in two of the Bible’s most familiar passages and makes connections that can really, truly, honest-to-goodness change things. If you stick around for the ride, you’ll find the kind of God-given beauty that can change your life and make you crazy happy too – even in the midst of our sometimes-crazy world.

A 5-Day Devotional with Lisa Harper

This video series takes a look at how you can determine truth in a post-truth world.