Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:45

How do we live as Christ-followers in a world that seems to be spinning out of control? The spiritual resolve of Daniel and his three friends sets an example for us of courage, confidence, and hope for God’s people then and now. Learn from Daniel how to live a life that glorifies and serves God with integrity and spiritual power in a godless society.

Injustice may be the single most important reason we need to believe God’s omniscience, says Bible teacher Lisa Whittle. When we know that God knows even more than we do about the wrongs done to us, we can be confident He will make everything right in His perfect time. In this five-day study drawn from her book God Knows, Pastor Lisa helps us find constructive ways to seek biblical justice rather than vengeance.

Consumed by modern-day conveniences and entertainment, we are formed by that which we behold. Yet, as Christians, we are called to be conformed to Christ, which includes rediscovering the truth, goodness, and beauty of God. This five-day devotional from Coleman Ford helps quiet the distractions and redirects your focus to the gospel message, which is full of truth, goodness, and beauty and is powerful to make you whole and flourishing.

We talk a lot in our churches about “saving grace” but very little about God’s “common grace.” But as you’ll see in this 5-day series, the doctrine of common grace is supremely relevant to the work you do Monday through Friday!

In recent years, partisan politics have divided churches and friends and families like never before. This division suggests that as Christians, our allegiance to the state is sometimes, in practice, stronger than our allegiance to Christ. This week’s devotional brings us back to what it looks like to live out the beautiful, subversive, upside-down “politics” of the Gospel.

Inspired by her new song "Grace of God". Join Grace on the journey of discovering God's grace through the lens of scripture.

Perhaps the most famous speech ever given, this relatively small collection has shaped the lives of billions, and in many ways created the world we see around us today. Together we'll look at how Jesus' Sermon can be used as a blueprint for us to live our lives to its absolute fullest.

The Bible has a lot to say about litigation. Believers and unbelievers alike often end up in court, seeking money and justice. But the Bible encourages gentleness when settling our differences. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on litigation, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Mercy Culture Church exists to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. Each year we pray and ask God for His heart and His mind over that next year. This year, we heard the Lord say 2025 will be a year of Radical Love! Join us over the next 5 days to learn what it means to radically love God with everything you have.

This devotional draws inspiration from Benjamin E. Mays' groundbreaking work Seeking to Be Christian in Race Relations, offering reflections that challenge readers to embody justice, love, and reconciliation. Mays, a theologian, educator, and civil rights advocate, explores what it means to live out Christ’s teachings in the face of systemic inequality and social unrest.

Forgiveness is not easy, and many of us struggle with it. How do we get better at forgiving? This plan unpacks Jesus' most famous teaching on forgiveness and four key attitudes He builds in us as we accept His forgiveness ourselves. If you're not good at forgiveness, this is the plan for you!

Matthew 5 ends with a statement from Jesus that is both incredibly clear and incredibly nerve-wracking: “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48 ESV) Wait… what? If perfection is the standard, then we may as well quit now, right? Prayerfully, as we study Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:17-48, we will see how understanding His perfection helps us live lives that, though imperfect, stand out from the world and point other broken people to Him!

The Sermon on the Mount isn’t just a list of teachings–it’s a call to a different kind of life. The way of Jesus can feel backward at first, but it’s actually the path that leads to freedom and true transformation. In this plan, we’ll explore five “opposites” that reveal the values of God’s Kingdom and invite us to follow him more fully.

In our culture, few concepts have been misunderstood and misappropriated as much as the idea of what it means to love. Luckily, in Christ we find a perfect example of what biblical love looks like. Over the next five days, we’re going to look at the way Jesus loved people to better understand how we are called to love in return.

God offers us a beautiful gift – grace. This gift of grace will both transform you into the likeness of Christ and help you live your daily life well. Follow this plan to learn more about the gift of grace and God’s plan for your life.

Susan Binkley is the founder and president of Blue Monarch, a long-term residential recovery program for women and their children. Although she grew up in the church, it was not until Susan began her journey with Blue Monarch that she discovered the tremendous power of prayer and peeled away the many layers of this mighty tool, which is available to each of us. **NOTICE:** This content includes sensitive themes that some readers may find difficult: mentions of abuse, suicide, medical procedures, and loss. Please take care as you read.

What does real success look like in God’s kingdom? In this 5-day plan, discover Jesus’ teachings on humility, forgiveness, compassion, and living for God rather than the approval of others.

This series of plans is designed to help you explore essential spiritual practices and put them into action. This specific plan is about practicing a way of life described in Acts 2:42-47, a way of life God dreams for his people. It’s a critical spiritual discipline for living out the way of Christ and growing stronger in your faith.

This 5-day Bible reading plan explores the radical act of Jesus washing His disciples' feet and what it means for us today. Through personal stories and biblical reflection, you'll discover how to receive Jesus' humble service, extend forgiveness to yourself and others, and even love your enemies. Join a footwashing revival that challenges cancel culture and unforgiveness, inviting you to drop the stones and pick up a towel instead.

Christians often have this misconception that the Old Testament Law is irrelevant, but that was not Jesus’ approach to the Law. After establishing the significance of the Law in Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus proceeded to expound on how specific laws were meant to be lived out. In fact, Jesus actually intensified them to reveal their heart requirements. The truth is, beyond the surface observance of external rules, the Law was meant to point God’s people towards underlying attitudes required of them.

It’s important to know Jesus and what is important to Him so we understand our need for Him. Reflecting on what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, will help us draw closer to Him. This is part six of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. These plans can be done in any order. See also" Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

Jesus wants us to live His Word from the inside out. This study looks at Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount on keeping our word and loving our enemies. Part four of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans, and companion prayer, can be done in any order. From Thistlebend Ministries.

In this plan we will look at Jesus’ teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Part five of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.

Navigating the covenant of marriage while being married to a non-believer presents many unique opportunities and challenges. This reading plan will offer encouragement for you as you seek to walk in-step with Jesus while being married to someone who doesn't share your faith. Get resources on marriage, parenting, faith, and more at FocusOnTheFamily.com.

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 the fifth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus describes His Kingdom rules.  Jesus compares their understanding of Moses’ Law with true kingdom rules.  Let them reveal God’s heart to us.