Matthew

New executives tend to have a narrow view of business. They are accustomed to the limited responsibilities of a single employee. 

However, as an executive, they have to be prepared for all of the aspects of a business. Understanding the whole picture of any organization is critical to having the breadth of knowledge necessary to make wise decisions. This series will help you understand the Biblical foundation for how successful executives do work differently.

What Successful Executives Do Differently

Read the Beatitudes from the beautiful, First Nations Version. This plan slowly leads you through the Beatitudes and invites you to reflect on the passages in fresh ways.

Beatitudes: First Nations Version

When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He began by showing what it means to be blessed in the kingdom of God.  In this 9-day devotional from Skye Jethani, he looks with fresh eyes and illustrations to understand what it would mean if we took Jesus' words seriously.  This plan is based on Skye's new book "What if Jesus Was Serious?"

Who Is Really Blessed? A 9-Day Devotional from Skye Jethani

It's through our RIDICULOUS attention to everything Jesus said and did that we discover the truth about God, and the truth about ourselves. We learn everything about God we need to know by slowing WAY down to consider WHAT Jesus actually said and did, WHO He said and did it to, and WHAT the impact of His words and actions had on people. When we let our pursuit of Jesus guide our understanding of God and His story, we are transformed by what we discover.



Paying Ridiculous Attention To Jesus

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. 

Jesus Chooses Who?—Disciple Makers Series #3

God is perfect and we are not. How do we continue to strive toward being more like Christ when we know we will continually fail? Let's look at Matthew 4 and 5 in the Streetlights New Testament.

How to Keep Going When I Fail

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?

Upsidedown Kingdom - A 7 Day Plan From The Sermon On The Mount 

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' most inspiring and challenging description of the Christian counterculture. John Stott's teaching on this timeless text shows how its value system, ethical standard, religious devotion and network of relationships clearly distinguish it from both the nominal church and the secular world. 

Reading the Sermon on the Mount With John Stott

The Once-A-Day Walk with Jesus Devotional incorporates unique ways to be drawn into God’s Word. This 21 day extract of the 365 daily readings will start you on your journey through the New Testament and strengthen your faith. Each day includes a brief meditation passage, a Scripture reference for the New Testament text, a quote from a remarkable Christian writer of the past, and an application section relevant for your life today.