Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 28:17

There might be a reason you sometimes wonder why Christians go to church. Maybe church was never meant to be just another place to go. Whether you’re worn out by church or wondering where you fit, it’s a great time to see what the Bible says about being the Church. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan to go along with Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Stop Going to Church . 

Easter is not about chicks and bunnies. Scripture describes Jesus’ experience to purchase our forgiveness, but His death was not the end of the story. Easter is hope, renewal, mercy and grace. Each day of this devotional contain a short (1-2 minute) audio message. The guests share their thoughts and experiences about renewal in their lives. They will help you focus on the mercies and hope God extends to you.

I AM PATRICK peels back centuries of legend and myth to tell the true story of Saint Patrick. Through historical re-enactments, expert interviews and Patrick’s own writings, witness the journey from man to saint.

These are unprecedented times for those of us who are alive on planet earth at this moment. Historically, we can find hope if we turn to the One who made it all and is Lord of all. What does the Bible say about why these things happen, what is God’s response to it, and what is my hope in life and death?

Do you feel afraid? Full of fear? You’re not alone! Fear might be where we start, but it is not where we need to stay. What if we could move from fear into trust? This five-day reading plan is a space where, together, we can acknowledge our fears and look into the Bible to discover the good news about the God whose perfect love casts out all fear. Fear Not!

Women are commissioned like the generations before us to make a difference in our world, representing the One who came makes all things new. Sometimes we wonder if God has called us to be influencers and leaders. But God’s powerful Word gives us the courage to recognize the truth of His call to women. This five-day devotional is an invitation to rise—with boldness, faithfulness, and grace.

Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding five day Plan. This plan is based on Pastor Todd Crews' message 'How Jesus Handled Crisis' July 2020. Read through God’s Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions, for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

This 5-day plan will weave Scripture together with William Wilberforce’s own words to show how the redemptive work of Christ led Wilberforce to embrace his own vocation in politics as a means of ending slavery. As we will see modeled in the life of Wilberforce, the gospel changes everything about our work, from our motivations for work, to what we do, to how we work each day.

As New York pastor Rich Villodas defines it, a deeply formed life is a life marked by integration, intersection, intertwining, and interweaving, holding together multiple layers of spiritual formation. This kind of life calls us to be people who cultivate lives with God in prayer, move toward reconciliation, work for justice, have healthy inner lives, and see our bodies and sexuality as gifts to steward.

Bible memorization can transform our lives. The words of the Bible enable us to live out God’s compassion, justice, and mercy. Those who memorize passages from the Bible find greater assurance of God’s love and a deeper understanding of how to follow Jesus. The Bible helps us live like Jesus. Join Michael Frost and Graham Joseph Hill on a five-day journey of diving into God’s Word.

How do you walk through doubt and come out the other side? Can we question our faith without losing it? Award-winning author, pastor, and professor A. J. Swoboda comes alongside those who are deconstructing their faith and shows them how to reconstruct it. Doubt is a part of our natural spiritual journey, says Swoboda, and deconstruction is a legitimate space to encounter the living God.

Mission is the fifth in a series of studies that helps you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we explore the call to share our faith with others and how we can do this naturally and confidently.

Have you ever asked yourself why we pray? Join Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum on this five-day reading plan as he expounds on what the Bible says about the power of prayer.

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

This devotional series can help you to honestly acknowledge and bring your doubts to God, turn to His Word when you doubt, and move toward God in faith. He is big enough to handle all your concerns, no matter how messy you may think they are!

Our minds are the most powerful, or harmful, tools we have. What’s your mindset look like on a daily basis? These are lessons from a runner, but not just for runners. Whatever season of life you’re in, these lessons can help you look at things through a different perspective.

Even the most stalwart heroes of the faith dealt with doubt every now and then. You are not alone! This 5-day plan will help you deal with doubt in a biblical way.

Next-level believers are anointed to influence every sphere of society and represent God on the earth. Passionate and proactive rather than passive, they engage the surrounding culture in their cities, regions and nations and push back darkness with the Kingdom of God’s light. With God-given power and authority, next-level believers arise as the Church and enforce the victories Christ won at Calvary, setting the enemy’s captives free along the way.

Do you ever wonder if Jesus can provide for all your needs? Or if he really cares about your pain or fatigue? As you spend the next five days immersed in stories from Jesus’s life, you’ll find a fresh perspective on Jesus’s identity, priorities, and deep love for his followers so that you will find renewed energy to minister to others as Jesus did.

Jesus made it clear that the Great Commission is for everyone—not just religious professionals. How can we as entrepreneurs, plumbers, marketers, and doctors effectively share the gospel with our co-workers in this post-Christian, post-COVID world? In this five-day plan, I’ll share five answers to that question.

Peace. Who among us doesn’t long for the state of mind and heart that is quiet and calm? A place where our inner being is as tranquil and undisturbed as a quiet lake? We pray that as you read through the following 5 days' reflections from Our Daily Bread, you will experience Jesus' gift of peace - of mind and heart.

Christian leadership is radically different from any other leadership. With the church and community desperately needing godly leaders, this plan forms the last of seven biblical foundations for Christian leaders. "Sway" explores how Christian leaders intentionally develop their sphere of influence to maximize their kingdom impact.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

There is a truth that changes everything: Jesus is King. It’s the destiny of the universe for all to see His kingship. But how might we see and experience Jesus as King right now when so much in our world doesn’t seem to line up with His reign? This 5-day bible plan is a journey through the Scriptures to encounter the kingship of Jesus Christ.