Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 16:15

It's so easy to get caught up in all the hall decking and merry making that we forget what Christmas is all about - a baby in a manger who changes everything! So before Christmas slips away and the new year dawns, we invite you to slow down and take some time to prepare your heart for the celebration “God with us.”

As we enter the Christmas season, we are all eager to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the point in history where God descended into humanity to bring life to a broken world. Each day leading up to Christmas, we will provide an overview of the biblical significance of a location in Israel, along with a devotional prompt that will connect that location with the life of Jesus in Scripture.

It was the most significant birth in the history of the world. The longed-for Messiah, the Savior, had come. And He was wrapped in cloths lying in a manger. Helping you reflect on these glorious truths is the goal of this Advent reading plan. Each day offers a Scripture reading, a brief reflection and summary of the passage, and a suggestion for prayer.

Alongside daily Scripture reading and devotional content, the Prestonwood Women’s team invites ministry leaders to have conversations rooted in the Gospel of Luke.

Over the next twenty-five days, let’s celebrate the entrance of Jesus and the salvation He purchased. Like Mary did so many years ago, let’s make room for Jesus in our lives by making daily space and time for His Word. We encourage you to read the verse each day and reflect on Jesus’ character and nature. You’ll find that the more you study the Word of God, the more your life will begin to look like Jesus! This devotional will reflect on the humble and triumphant entrance of our Prince of Peace, Savior, Lord, and King.

Insecure: This four-week study examines the lives of four Biblical characters and the challenges they faced as they worked through their insecurities. (Cain, Moses, Saul, and Peter) Their life stories will lead you to be challenged and encouraged to exchange your areas of insecurity for confidence and joy.

Matthew’s Gospel opens the New Testament by brilliantly introducing the culmination of the entire Old Testament story. After thousands of years and dozens of generations, Jesus had come “to save his people from their sins” (Mathew 1:21). Matthew focuses on Jesus as King of Kings, who had come to reign on the throne of David forever.

Did you know that less than 5% of Christians will ever tell anyone about their relationship with Jesus? It can be frightening. The fear of rejection, isolation, or not knowing what to say can be overwhelming. But if you want to know God more...be closer to Him...walk nearer to Him...there is no greater way than being His hands, mouth, and feet as you share your story about Jesus with someone. Evangelism is about God inviting us to watch Him draw someone to Him and allowing us to participate. Click through this Reading Plan for 30 different ways over 30 different days for help in becoming more intentional and bolder in sharing your story about Jesus.

It's time to go deeper, further, higher... It's time to take your faith to a new level.

Investing yourself in the Word of God is the best thing you can do for your personal walk with the Lord. And the more you get to know your Bible, the more you get to know your God. The 30K 30 Day Challenge will launch you into the pages of the New Testament with thirty days of supercharged study, giving you a greater grasp of Scripture.

This twelve-part plan can be read alone, with a group, or with your family! Each month, you will dive into a new part of the unified story that leads to Jesus discovering the heart of God for the whole world. This month, we'll read through parts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and a portion of Acts. Let's dive into Part nine of twelve!

This 30 day devotional examines one Christmas carol each day and reflects on how that song helps us to better understand and follow Jesus. Most carols are familiar to us…we sing them every year…but do we really grasp what they are talking about? In other words, when we look at “The Christmas Carols,” do we hear the hope of Christmas past, present, and future?

Journey through the Gospel of Matthew with this 30-day Bible Plan—including a devotional to help you grow in faith. This Gospel is written by Matthew to prove that Jesus is the Messiah, the eternal King. Sign up and let God’s Word transform your heart.

"Upside-Down Leadership" by author and U.S. Marine Olaolu Ogunyemi is a 30-day Bible plan that challenges conventional leadership. Through Scripture, stories, and practical insights, you'll learn to lead with humility, serve boldly, and leave a lasting legacy at home, work, or wherever you're called. Drawing from his "Lead Last" philosophy, Olaolu's guide will teach you to lead from the bottom up, just like Jesus.

Are you ready to pray, believe, and walk boldly into your God-opened future? Dr. Leonie H. Mattison invites you into a 30-day journey of breakthrough designed to help you lift your head, swing wide the gates of your heart, and step through every door God has prepared for you. Through daily reflections, extended prayers, and bold affirmations, you will discover that every closed gate, locked door, and sealed grave is no match for the King of Glory.

Join The Chosen and some of your favorite leading voices for a moving mixture of screen and Scripture during November’s 30-Day Bible Challenge. Together we’ll explore how God revealed himself through Jesus as he walked on earth. Each day features clips from The Chosen and written reflections by Jennie Allen, Brandon Lake, Annie F. Downs, Phil Wickham, Jackie Hill Perry, Levi Lusko, Olivia Lane, CRU, Prison Fellowship, and Stuart Knechtle.

The Bible isn’t just a collection of stories—it’s one story, and it all points to one Savior. It all ties together! This 30-day journey won’t give you every answer, but it will help you see how God’s Word comes alive in His love, His promises, and His plan. My prayer is that as you read, you’ll find yourself coming to life in Him.

Ask many Christians about their prayer life, and they will admit their struggle to find the words to pray. For thousands of years, liturgies have helped believers articulate words in their communication with God. This collection of 30 prayers (and the Scripture behind them) is designed to improve our prayer lives as we allow God's Word to populate our words in prayer.

The Apostle Peter is a pillar of the Christian faith. What can we learn from his life? This 30-Day Plan covers many Scripture passages that speak of Peter, helping us build a picture of his character and experiences. He was refined and redeemed through the love of Jesus, and was profoundly transformed by God’s call and the empowering of the Holy Spirit.

Experience greater spiritual growth as you learn simple, life-giving steps to help you think, act, and be more like Jesus. This 31-Day reading plan from Believe by Pastor Randy Frazee consists of daily devotions coupled with key verses and applications that will renew your mind with the powerful truths found in the Bible.

There’s one Person you can count on in life.  Jesus is there for you in everything.  We want to belong, be loved and know we’re not alone in what we face.  The worst part of life isn’t having problems – it’s being alone in the problem.  You’re never alone.  Jesus is with you always.

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Ten of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled ‘The Messiah Comes, Few Believe Him: 5 BC–AD 33’.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Life-Giving Word of Discipleship.”

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. December focuses on Matthew. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Unity in Christ Jesus.”