Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:44

Far too many of us drift through life, grasping for occasional clues to our God-given purpose and identity. Scripture shows us how to close the gap between drifting and certainty. Each day of this reading plan explores both a facet of who God is and what that means for your transformation as His son or daughter. As a child of God, you can live from your identity instead of constantly searching for it.

Are you searching for answers to tough parenting problems like sibling rivalry, tattling, anger, defiance, or bullying? Katie J. Trent has over a decade of experience equipping and encouraging families through counseling and ministry. She offers suggestions for applying biblical wisdom to overcome your children’s emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.

Look at six biblical principles that shaped Dr. King’s life and motivated him to speak on behalf of African-Americans in the Civil Rights Movement: love, conscience, freedom, justice, perseverance, and hope. You can better understand, live, experience, and ultimately form a community around the unifying principles at the heart of the dream to which Dr. King dedicated his life. Adapted from Share the Dream Bible Study.

Hospitality is God’s welcome. As Creator, He enjoys time with us, remembers our preferences and likes who we really are—no need to dress-up or wear a mask. In this plan we will explore the massive, welcoming heart of God and practical ways to extend hospitality to others. Welcome home!

Read the stories of 7 people in the Bible who could have given up but didn’t. They were called with a purpose and persevered through difficulties and trials. They were people just like you and me! God wants you to know that whatever you are going through, don’t give up. He is using you for something good!

The Bible doesn’t paint the perfect picture that we might hope to see; rather, it paints a picture that makes sense only when we consider God as the true superhero in a massive movement of redemption from the first to the last chapters of the Bible. A good God has good reasons for filling his stories with morally flawed people. Through their failures, his grace is on full display.

The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. This is a one week reading plan taken from the One Year Pray for the Family Bible.

Hurt happens even in close friendships, and sometimes friendships fall apart. In the aftermath, we face complex emotions: anger, hurt, guilt, shame, insecurity, and fear. This plan will help you move toward healing and forgiveness (even when forgiveness is hard). It will encourage you to find the courage to open your heart to new friendships and to continue drawing closer to the Friend who will never leave.

The Chosen and BibleProject designed this plan to help individuals, families, and groups reflect on the welcoming love and grace of Jesus during the early part of his public ministry. This seven-day plan incorporates clips from season 1 of The Chosen, BibleProject animated videos, summaries, reflection questions, and Scripture readings. Choose this plan to gain a deeper understanding of Jesus’ character and compassion toward all people.

Matthew’s Gospel is structured around five discourses, the first being the Sermon on the Mount. More than ethical instruction, the Sermon on the Mount invites us into a new way of being human. This new way of life represents a reversal of typical societal values, encouraging humans to live at the overlap of heaven and earth, organizing their lives around trust in God’s authority and service for the vulnerable.

A conversation about violence and peace. A middle school devotional designed to help students choose peace. In this devotional, you’ll find encouragement to see how Jesus offers us peace in our hearts.

Join us as we delve into the profound impact of habitual practices on our spiritual lives. Drawing inspiration from Scripture, we'll discover the significance of daily habits in shaping our character and our walk with God. Together, we'll uncover practical strategies to cultivate habits that align with God's will, fostering spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with Him.

Meaningful connections with other people aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential to mental, physical, and spiritual health. But every relationship has one common denominator: you. Spend the next seven days discovering what you can do to improve your relationships, with help from Scripture and the teachings of Dr. Charles Stanley.

Be blessed through the Gospel of Matthew and seven insightful devotionals inspired by it. Each day offers a unique perspective on key passages, guiding you to delve deeper into the profound teachings found within Matthew's Gospel. From the revelation of Jesus as Savior to His compassionate ministry and the promise of His kingdom, these devotionals invite reflection, contemplation, and a deeper understanding of the profound message of hope and salvation.

What do we do when someone has wronged us? How do we handle it when those angry feelings just won't go away? This 7-day plan for men dives into the important and often challenging topic of forgiveness: what it is, why it's so crucial, and, importantly, how we practically engage in it. Written by Alan Wachob of True North Church in Milton, ON.

Pssst... do you hate your job? You aren't alone - and this 7-day devotional was made for YOU! It's for those who struggle to show up day after day, those trying to decide whether to stay or go and those who need a place to process the complicated feelings of hating their jobs. This Bible study will help you find encouragement, perspective, clarity, and insight to help you move forward.

Join us in this devotional for men as we explore the importance and goodness of obedience and the cost of disobedience to the way of Christ. Written by Tim Pippus of Hope for Life Christian Fellowship in Calgary, AB.

This guide has been created to journey through reconciliation and oneness as we pray through John 17 “… I pray that all of them may be one." Firstly, becoming one with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Secondly, with our brothers and sisters in the Body of Jesus Christ, the Church. Thirdly, our role as peacemakers in the world around us. This is week three in a five-part series.

Need a second chance in life, or need a reminder of God’s limitless grace? The Book of Jonah is for you. This short story about a bad prophet and big fish might seem strange, but it has a lot to say about the transformative power of God’s love. Ready to dive in?

Are you ready to deepen your prayer life, but not sure how to start? Let’s take a closer look at the instructions Jesus gives us on how to pray in Matthew 6. Learn how to pray like Jesus in this 7-day Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel.

Our devotional material focuses on the cross and what it means for fallen humanity. The goal is for people to remain faithful to the call God has given us as a global family of churches by continuing to be Christ-centered.

Trying to describe God in a paragraph is impossible! But one of His characteristics, His goodness, is worth dwelling on. Spend some time in this Bible plan and ponder His faithfulness, His presence, and pay attention to how He showers goodness on you every day!

Jesus left the church the vision of a movement when he challenged us to reproduce from our own Jerusalem into “Judea, Samaria and the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). For us to see a movement, we need every Christ follower to adopt Jesus' personal mission to “seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). Evangelism is core to the mission of Jesus and essential to accomplishing his vision. This plan is part of a 5 week journey built around the topic Gospel X - Multiplying the gospel.

We all work with challenging people: negative Nancies, belittling bosses, vendors and co-workers who can’t seem to meet a deadline, etc. What does Scripture say about how we can glorify God as we resolve conflict and pursue peace with the most difficult people we work with? Join me as I share seven answers to that question over the next few days.

Wrestling with doubt? That doesn’t make you a bad Christian—it can actually be an important part of deepening your faith. In this 7-day Bible Plan, Pastor Craig Groeschel shows us how asking our deep questions and seeking answers can lead us into a deeper, more authentic relationship with Jesus.