Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 28:7

Holy Week: A Journey From Jesus’ Death to Resurrection
8 Days
You are beginning a journey through the most important week in history. Come along with us and recline with Jesus at the Passover table, linger in the silence of Holy Saturday, and experience the joy of Jesus’ Resurrection. Each day, we’ll look at what the gospels say about the events of Holy Week and walk through a simple prayer. We’ll follow the S.O.A.P. study method: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer.

Crucified, Buried, and Resurrected!
8 Days
The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus are essential to Christian belief. Join Pastor David Guzik in studying several Bible passages which describe the fulfillment of God’s Word in these events and the power of Jesus’ resurrection in our lives. As the Bible says, these things were written that you may believe in Jesus the Son of God and have life in His name!

Jesus Wins! A Holy Week Devotional
8 Days
What do we do when our expectations for life do not match the realities we face? Matthew 21-28 encourages overwhelmed people with the simple reminder of an iron-clad truth: Jesus wins! In the darkness of whatever valley you may be walking through, the journey of Jesus’ last week reminds us that the kingdom Jesus established plays by different rules. In this eight day series, experience Holy Week on Jesus' terms.

The Day Death Died: A Holy Week Devotional
8 Days
Every year, the whole world comes together for a week-long celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As one church, let’s look through the eyes of different people surrounding the finished work of our Lord and Savior on the day death died and how we too can experience a resurrected life today.

Your King Is Coming
8 Days
"Your King is Coming" explores the final week of Jesus’ pre-resurrection life as seen in the Gospel of Matthew. This 8-day devotional starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Resurrection Sunday. Join the Regent University School of Divinity faculty as we agree with the prophetic voice of Zechariah and say "Behold, Your King is Coming".

Holy Week: A Journey With Matthew
8 Days
Take a meaningful trip through Holy Week with Matthew as your guide. Experience the highs and lows, from the joyful Palm Sunday to the solemn Good Friday and the triumphant Easter Sunday. Each day offers a lesson in following Jesus, whether it's about praising Him, staying true to your beliefs, or spreading His message of love. Get ready to explore the journey of faith with Matthew's gospel as your map.

Inside the Tomb: A Holy Week Devotional
8 Days
Join our 8-day journey through Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Easter! Experience the triumphal entry of Jesus, intimacy of Mary's anointing, the last Supper and so much more. Find hope in the silence of Holy Saturday, leading to the joy of Easter Sunday. Prepare your heart to encounter Jesus in a powerful way this Holy Week!

KNOW JESUS, KNOW HIS STORY: 8-Day Easter Reading Plan
8 Days
Easter is central to our faith. In this 8-day plan, journey through Scripture and reflections that bring you closer to Jesus—His sacrifice, victory, and love. Take time to reflect on His story and how it shapes your life today. Let these readings deepen your faith, renew your hope, and remind you of God’s incredible love as you draw nearer to Jesus and embrace the power of His resurrection.

Signs and Symbols Surrounding the Cross: Holy Week Reflections From Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday
8 Days
Every year at Holy Week, believers remember and celebrate Jesus' triumph over death. Together, as we reflect on His life, death, and resurrection, let us look at some of the signs and symbols leading to His greatest demonstration of love on the cross, freeing humanity from sin so that we may live in His hope and victory.

Holy Week
8 Days
Holy Week is the most important time of the year for Christians. It’s when we remember Jesus’ last days on earth—His suffering, death, and resurrection. This week is a chance to slow down, reflect, and focus on what Jesus did for us.

The Suffering Servant
8 Days
Jesus Christ is the most glorious and tragic figure in history. No one was better, yet no one suffered more. His suffering reveals God’s greatest glory: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). The Suffering Servant invites you to reflect on: Jesus’ suffering, Old Testament foreshadowing, and how His suffering brings salvation. May these reflections deepen your understanding of God’s love and inspire you to follow Christ faithfully in today’s world.

Colt to Cross to Crown: Reflections for Holy Week
8 Days
"From Colt to Cross to Crown" is an eight-day devotional guiding you through the journey of Holy Week. From Jesus’ triumphant entry on a colt to His sacrifice on the cross and victorious resurrection, each day offers scripture, reflection, and prayer to deepen your faith and prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday.

Holy Week Devotional for Kids
8 Days
This 8-day devotional will help children understand the events leading up to Easter and celebrate the hope we have in Jesus! Each day includes a Bible reading, reflection and activity

The Story Of Easter
9 Days
The story of Easter in holy scripture gives us exact times, dates, and sequences of the events during Passion week. This audio plan will walk you in real time through each day. We hope you will join us for what will most certainly be an extraordinary and life-changing experience.

Slō Lent
9 Days
This nine-day devotional is geared towards helping you to engage with scripture in quiet reflection through this special season of Lent. We invite you to use these in facilitating group/family engagement or for your personal time of devotion. We would like to invite you to engage with this written meditation or the accompanying audio.

A Biblical Perspective on Death and Life
9 Days
Death is part of life. Or so we tend to think. But the Lord God has conquered death. He offers us eternal life. Connected to Him, we experience a fullness of life in body and soul.

Our Daily Bread: A New Life Easter Edition
10 Days
The following devotionals are designed to help you in your spiritual journey. Each article has been selected to help you understand more about God's love for you, and we hope that through these readings you will find encouragement, comfort, and true peace this Easter season.

Game Changers: Devotions for Families Who Play Different (Age 13-18)
10 Days
When the calendar is full of practice, games and the next team try-out it can feel impossible to do one more thing. Growing spiritually as a family can easily fall off the list. This set of devotions aims to provide biblical knowledge and spiritual conversations starters that are perfect for the car ride or between games.

Virtuous Woman
11 Days
The purpose of this study is to present key character traits using examples of women in the Bible. Alexandria McCraney is married with 3 kids, and she resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas on staff with FCA at the University of Arkansas. She is the founder and creator of Pattern Co. Collective and is a Personal & Executive Coach. Kristy Makris also contributed to this resource for women.

Red-Letter Day
12 Days
Bloody, beaten, and nailed to a cross, a dying Jesus looked at those around Him and spoke His final words as a man. In this 12-day reading and devotional plan, you’ll examine Jesus’ final words and see the power that they have for us today. Relive Jesus' final hours, and celebrate His ultimate victory on this red-letter day.

Discovery: God’s Story from Creation to Christ
13 Days
The Bible is God’s story for humankind — but with 66 books written in an array of voices and settings, it can be hard to connect all the dots. What story is God telling? In this study, you’ll follow 13 key Bible passages from creation to Christ, uncovering sweeping themes of biblical narrative. Discover the fall of humanity, and the great lengths God goes to in pursuit of reconciliation.