Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 16:18

Forgiveness is the core of the Gospel, the Lord’s Prayer, healthy relationships, salvation, and the Church.

Sometimes the line between fear and faith is razor thin. A moment, a decision, or a split-second choice can demonstrate whether we are living in fear or acting in faith. In the midst of difficulty, how do we ensure our faith remains in God and no other source? This devotional covers how to remain in faith or return if we’ve left.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the eighth and final in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Jesus very successfully passed the baton. In this series, we will examine what we can learn from Jesus’ example.

Acts is a call to salvation through the work of King Jesus pouring out his Spirit. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

In recent years, many of us have been tempted to walk away from the Church—particularly in light of spiritual abuse, cultural deconstruction, and political divisions. Yet when we build our faith, our ministry, our churches on Christ, even the most violent storms won’t be able to knock them down. This week’s devotional explores what it means to invite Jesus back into his home and start the rebuilding process.

What happens when you meet Jesus face-to-face? It radically changes you. Saul was a man bent on destroying Christianity, but after he meets Jesus, he fearlessly proclaims Jesus as God’s Son. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

The gospel is for everyone! That message saturates Acts. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Sometimes it seems like God is failing. The same was true for those first disciples too. This 5-day plan will take you through a time when it looked like God’s kingdom promises just weren’t coming true, through the lens of Acts 12. It continues our journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Sweet Mama, Have you ever wondered what your purpose is in the middle of the sleepless nights, endless dishes, and everyday chaos of motherhood? You’re not alone. It’s easy to feel lost in the busy and forget that your life holds eternal value. As we walk through the final days before Jesus’ crucifixion, you’ll begin to see how His story tenderly speaks into yours. Your purpose isn’t defined by what you accomplished today—it’s anchored in the love of a Savior who gave everything to be close to you. You are deeply loved, fully seen, and never forgotten. 💛

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 17 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  There are many aspects to revelation. Here in this Bible plan we look at some of them. Sometimes they are simple. Other times they are profound and life-changing. 

Kingdom Disciples calls believers and churches back to our primary responsibility: to be and make disciples. Only when we take this seriously will the world see heaven at work on earth. Tony Evans teaches what it means to be a kingdom disciple—a believer in Christ taking part in the spiritual-development process of progressively learning how to live all of life under Jesus Christ's lordship. Will you answer the call?

As Christians, we all make up the Church. No matter where we live or how young or old we are, no matter what our gender or race, together we are the Church. This study will look at four different ways the Bible talks about the Church: the Bride of Christ, the Building of Christ, the Body of Christ, and the Family of God.

WWJD—more than a bracelet or a bumper sticker, it’s a way of life. In this devotional we ask one fundamental question: "What Would Jesus Do?" As we uncover the life of Jesus, what lessons can he teach us about how he lived, what he spent his time doing, and who he shared his life with? We will be inspired to look at our own lives and ask: WWJD?

Have you ever heard someone talking about Christianity, and deep down you have the sense that what they're saying doesn't feel right? It happens all the time, so in this series we'll be diving into identifying false teachings and beliefs that are so often misrepresented by well-meaning Christians. We'll go over topics like baptism, meditation, misused Bible verses, and many more!

God often does His greatest work in our most difficult and challenging times. How is God transforming you to be more like Jesus? God is our healer, hope and strength. There are no limits to what God can do in your life.

As believers, we have been transferred from a kingdom of darkness into the glorious kingdom of the Son of God. This devotion will explore the King of the kingdom, the nature of his kingdom, the requirements of entry into the kingdom, what it means to be a member of the kingdom and our privilege to beckon others to enter this kingdom.

Many churches today are like spiritual orphanages, filled with people who accepted the gospel but never grew in maturity because no one has discipled them. This 6-day devotional plan will help you break the cycle of spiritual abandonment by exploring Jesus' command to discipleship. May it reignite your passion for becoming a disciple-making disciple.

All of us knows someone who lost their faith in God. Maybe that’s even you. We pray that this plan helps you build a foundation with Christ to go the distance and experience the beauty that comes from the highs and the lows when following Jesus.

Each of us has been made on Purpose, and for Purpose. The life you live is no accident, even if you feel that way. God has a great plan for every believer that is ready to be uncovered, so dive into this 6-day Devotional to read & hear more about the amazing plans God has for you. You were 'Made for More'.

Discover your God-given family identity and learn how to cultivate a Christ-centered household. This six-day plan explores the unique design and calling within each family member, answering the crucial question, "Who am I?" Through daily devotions and biblical wisdom, you'll gain practical insights to align your family's values and actions with God's purpose, ultimately building a strong, faith-filled home that reflects His love to the world.

In a spiritually confused culture, now is as important as ever to gain clarity on the Christian faith. Over these few days, we will learn the foundations of what it means to follow Jesus and seek to gain boldness in the profession of our faith.

I am unqualified. And so are you. This reading plan, based on the book (Un)Qualified by Pastor Steven Furtick, is about coming to terms with the good, the bad, and the unmentionable in your life – and learning how God uses broken people like you to do big things.

Capturing the on-stage energy and off-stage hearts of the Australia-based band Hillsong UNITED, HILLSONG–LET HOPE RISE is a new motion-picture genre—the theatrical worship experience. This 7-Day devotional in partnership with The Overflow dives deeper into specific areas of the film which explores Hillsong’s humble beginnings and astonishing rise to prominence as an international church whose songs are sung every Sunday by more than 50 million people worldwide.

Welcome to a new life in Christ! Now that you decided to follow Jesus, this reading plan will help you to learn about important topics such as prayer, repentance, and the Bible. Each devotional will equip you to live the abundant life Jesus came to bring and call you to become a fruitful disciple of Christ. Enjoy the journey!