Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:45

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.

No matter where you are in your faith journey, the Easter story has the power to change your story. In this seven-day Plan we’ll walk with Jesus through the events leading up to His death on the cross and His resurrection. Along the way, we’ll explore how His words and actions invite us to know Him, follow Him, and experience His love in a personal way.

This seven-part devotional will guide you through Lent, ending on Easter Sunday. You can either use it weekly or daily. In this devotional, we’ll explore the different ways we can enjoy unity with God, his people, and our communities. As you read God’s word and draw closer to him, you’ll be guided through reflections, prayers and powerful stories of hope from Tearfund’s work around the world.

Arrested in that garden, Jesus endured two sham trials and the most unjust verdict in all history. The Creator of the cosmos, crucified by His creatures on a hill outside Jerusalem. From that awful site, Christ would speak His “last seven words.” You’ll find reflections on each of these seven words in the following pages. As you read these devotional articles, we pray that you’ll ponder their significance and gain encouragement from the promise of the hope that blooms eternally.

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' great declaration of what life is like in the Kingdom of Heaven—its principles and values, and what its citizens look like. This week, we will overview His Sermon, exploring what it means to be men of this Kingdom. Written by Chris Walker.

In Matthew 5:38-48, Jesus doesn’t shy away from giving us the very challenging command to love our enemies. Now, maybe you are a man who rightly discerns that you don’t have any “enemies.” But for our purposes, we are going to define “enemies” as those people who have wronged us, and/or hurt us, and/or who are very difficult to love. Men, we need the love of Christ within us to really love all people the way He wants us to. This week, we will explore how. Written by Tim Bergmann.

Few stories in the Bible have as many unexpected turns as Jonah’s. His surprising choices, God’s dramatic interventions, and the story’s startling conclusion are almost unbelievable—yet profoundly revealing. Within Jonah’s unlikely journey, we uncover deep promises and rare glimpses into the heart of God.

'Praying for our neighbours' is a plan to help children and families pray for their neighbours near and far, and to be a neighbour to those around them. We are so excited that you have chosen this plan to pray with your children and to explore what it means to be a neighbour. We would like to challenge you not only to read this, but to take intentional steps towards application. Before you start, why not invite another family to join you in this journey so you can share your experiences.

In this 7-day plan, Yana Conner walks you through Jesus’ teachings about forgiveness—what it is, how to do it, and what you gain when you put it into practice. Each day, you will explore a different aspect of forgiveness while being equipped to do this hard but necessary work God’s way. Despite the pain you have experienced, you can live beyond offense and learn to trust again.

Christians still need the church. The presence of hypocrisy, abuse, and toxic leadership in some churches does not cancel God’s plan to unite us as a family. God forms us as an intergenerational and multicultural Christian community when we gather to worship, to wait for Christ’s return, and to participate in God’s work in the world. Join Dr. Carmen Imes, with Antracia Moorings, for seven days to rediscover God’s purpose for the church.

This seven-day devotional explores biblical texts on sacrificial love, justice, and Christian neighboring through the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning with young Martin’s painful encounter with racism and his parents’ affirming response, it moves through the Parable of the Good Samaritan, examining what it means to truly love our neighbors—including our enemies. Drawing on Dr. King’s sermons and Scripture, this plan invites readers to address both immediate needs and systemic injustice, ultimately calling Christians to embody Christ’s countercultural love in a divided world.

The key to finding success in life or a meaningful career isn't about who you know, but how you serve. That is how you can truly make a difference in the world—one person at a time. In this devotional, you will learn how you can change the world by: making yourself available instead of visible, giving instead of taking and losing yourself instead of finding yourself.

As followers of Jesus we believe that God is love, but oftentimes our ability to love others is an extreme challenge. Maybe that’s because love isn’t just a feeling or a strong emotion. Love is a Person. Take a journey through 1 Corinthians 13 and discover the Person of love and how, through Him, we can better love others.

Why doesn't God do something about suffering and trouble? This ancient question is still being asked today. Doesn't God care? Jesus suffered for us and was well acquainted with grief. Christianity was born in suffering and the Bible has much to say about it. This Bible Plan features lively coversations between Lyn and Sam who raise provocative questions and offer intriguing responses.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount resounds in history as the most compact teaching, full of wisdom and truth for our daily lives. Christ’s teachings aren’t just practical; they’re a radical call to love others and follow him. Far from pithy advice, Jesus’ sermon represents a heavy demand for those who want to become his disciple. Sit at the feet of Jesus with this companion to the Sermon on the Mount.

What is God like? This plan, from John Mark Comer and Practicing the Way and based on the book God Has a Name, covers in depth the most quoted verse in the Bible by the Bible - Exodus 34v6-7 - showing us the most essential aspects of God's character and what that means for us. The second edition of God Has a Name is available now, with updated content. Find it wherever books are sold.

The final words of Jesus on the cross reveal His love, forgiveness, and victory. More than phrases of agony, they declare His mission and the redemption of humanity. This devotional series helps you reflect on these sacred words with: - A summary of each saying’s meaning - A related Bible passage - Reflection questions - A closing prayer Let His last words shape your heart, offering hope, forgiveness, and eternal life. May you hear His voice clearly and experience the power of His sacrifice.

Prayers and reflections for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2026 are prepared by by the Inter-Church Relations Department of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The resources draw upon historic traditions of prayer and petitions used by the Armenian people, originated in the ancient monasteries and churches of Armenia. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 offers Christians throughout the world the opportunity to draw upon this shared Christian heritage. Resources are jointly published by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches.

God gave Moses the 10 Commandments long ago, yet God says they still apply to you today.

It is one thing to have a relationship with the Lord; another is to experience intimacy with Him. Join the apostle John in the pursuit of fellowship with God through chapter 4 and beginning of chapter 5 of 1 John. Together, we will explore the portrait of perfect love—the mandate to love, the manifestation of love, and the motivation for love. Experience God’s perfect love and Maximum Joy!

Easter can feel like another day on the calendar instead of a defining moment that impacts how we see every other day of our lives. Starting with Palm Sunday, this plan walks you through each day of Holy Week and draws out themes that remind us that with Jesus we don't experience new life just once a year, but every single day.

You will not find clothing style advice in the Bible. Nor will you find the latest fashions. Yet God's Word has a lot to say about clothing: why we wear clothes at all, how we should dress, and how God offers us beautiful, spotless clothing to cover our sins. Will you read with us?

Leading is a difficult task, but the most important thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. In this 10-day devotional, Skip Garmo presents some of the most common problems and questions that leaders and disciple-makers face and talks about them from a biblical perspective.