Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 4:2

Lies
5 Days
In this study, we’ll tell the truth about lies and seek to understand their role in undermining the life God has planned for us. In doing so, we’ll gain a new appreciation for truth and how it can literally set us free to find abundant life. Distinguishing truth from lies is one of the most important skills we can have and a mark of spiritual maturity. Ready to dig into some real information?

Endless Grace by Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt
5 Days
Journey into the Psalms in a whole new way with these free-verse poetic renderings of Psalms 76-80.

Blocking Deception
5 Days
If you’re tired of being attacked by the enemy, then you need to know how to block his deceptions. But how? In this 5-day devotional with John Ramirez, you’ll learn the key principles and practical tips on how to stay rooted in the goodness of God no matter what comes your way.

Lessons From the Book of Job
5 Days
The Book of Job is a wild story – a cosmic wager between God and Satan over the fate of a God-loving, good-hearted man, Job. But what can this ancient story teach us today? Well, at its heart is a simple lesson: bad things do happen to good people. Even to people who love God. So, how do you respond when tragedy strikes? Check out this five-day plan from Christian Surfers International for more…

The Parent's Battle Plan
5 Days
There is nothing more important than the success of our family, particularly our children. We are in a war, but not with our teens and young adults. There is a darkness in the world that is enticing our children to step into paths of destruction. The good news is that there are strategies to win back our children. Join us to develop a battle plan!

Walking With a Loved One Through Addiction
5 Days
Addiction affects one in every five people worldwide. Many of us walk alongside a loved one who struggles with addiction. How best can we help them? How do we look after ourselves along the way? Over the next five days, we’ll reflect on this journey. To help us, we’ll explore the journey of God’s people through the wilderness – from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the promised land.

Good Enough: God Sees, Values, Cares, Feels, and Accepts You! A 5-Day Devotional Plan by Dr. Peggie Etheredge Johnson
5 Days
You were created in the image and likeness of God. You are more than enough! If you struggle with feelings of insecurity, doubt, fear, and low self-esteem due to what others have said about you or what you have told yourself; this plan is for you! I examine the life of Mary of Bethany to share valuable insights into how God sees, value, and accept you!

Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away
5 Days
Have you ever felt like quitting on the church? So has Natalie Runion, worship leader, songwriter, and teacher. But as Natalie reminds us in this week’s devotional, it’s possible to question behaviors and beliefs we have seen in the church, in religious organizations, and in Christians without quitting Jesus or divorcing the family of God. Jesus is right there with us, in the midst of our wandering and our wondering.

What Is Fasting? Will It Draw Me Closer to God?
5 Days
Fasting may be the least-discussed spiritual discipline in the church. But Jesus not only spoke about fasting, he also fasted, as did many of the heroes of the faith. So, what is fasting? Should Christians still fast today? Should you fast? What are the benefits of fasting? Are we really supposed to keep our fast private? And how are you supposed to fast?

How to Fast the Biblical Way
5 Days
Have you been considering a fast? Let’s look at some examples of fasting in Scripture, the reasons for fasting, and the different types of fasts, along with how to fast and how not to fast. This plan shares some important information about fasting from a biblical perspective, not a worldly one. Be sure to be praying about if this is something God is calling you to do.

4 Lies and a Truth About Jesus
5 Days
Life is full of difficult questions and many of them often seem impossible to answer. In this 5-day plan based on his new book '12 Truths and a Lie,' author and pastor J.D. Greear walks you through 4 common lies we face today and contrasts them with a key truth about Jesus.

Truth in the Dirt: The Parable of the Sower
5 Days
The truth always appears, but it's often uncomfortable and requires change. How we respond to truth defines how much we will grow in our faith. This 5-day plan looks at what Jesus had to say about the importance of our response to truth in a world of confusion and lies.

Identity, Value, Purpose
5 Days
Identity, value, and purpose are three critical aspects of our faith journey and are vital to becoming all God has called us to be. This Bible plan helps encourage readers to look to Jesus to recognize their identity in Christ, understand their value to Him, and discover their purpose in life.

The Triumph: Your Guide to Spiritual Warfare
5 Days
As followers of Jesus, we have been set free from the penalty of sin, but we are called to be part of God’s army to set other captives free and defeat the enemy, Satan. In this plan written by James Goll, learn to put on the Armor of God and prepare for victorious battle!

Free to Be Me: Overcome the Comparison Trap and Discover Who God Made You to Be
5 Days
Feel exhausted from comparing yourself to others? Trapped by the opinions of others? Scott Savage spent many years lacking confidence and bound to insecurity. In this 5-day Bible plan, he shares the important truths and practical steps that led him into a freedom he didn’t know was possible. Discover a new level of joy with God and confidence in your life today!

Victory in the Mind: Lessons From Jesus in the Wilderness
5 Days
"Victory in the Mind" is a 5-day Bible Plan for those struggling with mental health. It explores Jesus' time in the wilderness to gain wisdom for our journey.

Your Wilderness Is Bigger Than You!
5 Days
Can I guess something about you? You don’t want to live a self-centered life. You want your life to matter. You want to feel closer to God and understand more. If that's you, then this plan is for you! Because when you find yourself where you never planned to be, you are in the middle of an amazing story. Something is happening here that is far bigger than you!

Church Healed
5 Days
Church hurt refers to pain or abuse in the church context. Experiencing hurt within the church sounds like the total opposite of what the church should be about, right? Well, I understand the pain. I lived it for so long. But God redeemed my story. In this devotional, I walk you through the process of beginning your healing journey in the church.

Peace Is My Birthright
5 Days
If you've ever felt stuck in stress, overwhelmed by busyness, or trapped in anxious thoughts, you're not alone. But here's the good news: peace isn't something you have to chase. It's a birthright you receive when you are adopted into God's family as His child. Discover how to claim lasting peace from Jesus today.

WAR Fighting an Unseen Enemy
5 Days
We all have a spiritual enemy. We all encounter a supernatural realm that involves intentional warfare and weaponry. It is time for followers of Christ to lean into the opposition with the tools the Lord provides daily. Failure to engage our spiritual threats puts the hearts and minds of the people we love, lead, and serve at risk. This plan will equip and empower you to experience victory.

Building for Eternity
5 Days
Building for Eternity is an inspiring journey designed to help us embrace a life shaped by eternal purpose. In a world that often prioritizes the visible and material, this plan invites us to shift our focus toward what truly lasts—what God is building in and through us for eternity. This 5-day Bible reading plan by Jennifer Sánchez and Kristi Krauss explores how our lives are grounded in Christ, revealing through Scripture that God’s vision for us reaches far beyond what we can currently see or imagine.

The Approval Trap: Finding Your Worth in God, Not Others
5 Days
Exhausted from seeking everyone else's approval? Whether it's social media likes, workplace validation, or family acceptance, the need for others' opinions can trap us in endless cycles of people-pleasing. In this practical 5-day plan, Pastor Scott Savage shows how to break free from the approval trap and discover the freedom that comes from knowing your worth in God's eyes alone.

Freedom Made Simple
5 Days
A Bible plan that will help you discover the freedom you were designed and made for. So many chase freedom and deliverance, but Bible gives us a beautiful understanding of what Jesus has done and given to us, to live free.

Overbooked & Overwhelmed
5 Days
Ever have those days where every battery in your life is running low? Every ping you hear is from someone who needs you. Every item you cross off your list has three more to take its place. And the result? God ends up getting the leftovers. How can we stop the busyness long enough to pursue what we know we need the most? With the help of this 5-day plan, discover how to intentionally keep Jesus first amid your over-busy, over-notified, and overwhelmed life.

Crushing the Chaos: Standing Firm When Life Feels Out of Control
5 Days
Life can feel like it’s spinning—like the waters are rising and there's nothing steady to hold onto. But Jesus didn’t come to leave us drowning. He came to crush the chaos and give us the strength to stand firm, to reclaim order, peace, and freedom in the midst of life’s storms. This plan walks you through the deep waters, darkness, monsters, and wilderness in your life—and points to the hope and power of Jesus that’s already within reach.