Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 16:14

Do you want to share Jesus with others but need help figuring out how to begin? This devo will help you learn how to bridge spiritual conversations into gospel conversations. With practical steps, you will feel more confident to take the steps of faith to share the life-changing message of Jesus with others.

Practical real-world lessons from the master teacher.  Look at the places where Jesus lived, taught and ultimately fulfilled God's plan of salvation for His people. Gain a fresh perspective of what the scriptures say by seeing these places firsthand.

How do we claim the promises of God in our life? From our identity in Him to living out life like Jesus Christ, we have the Creator’s assurances. Lisa Schwarz leads you in connecting the dots between God’s will and the desires of your heart.

The Book of Enoch is a strange and interesting collection of works quoted by Jude in the Bible. Let's explore Enoch's biblical connections and what the New Testament writers thought of it. Hebrews tells us Enoch served God faithfully through the most corrupt time in history, reminding us how to stand firm in a world of turmoil.

Isn’t it fascinating that Jesus’ disciples didn’t ask Jesus to teach them how to lead or preach or teach or administrate, although He certainly was the expert? In Luke 11:1, they said, “Teach us to pray.” They had seen Him praying more than anything else. How can we learn from Jesus’ priority of prayer?

Ever doubt God could use you—with your shortcomings, failures, and busy schedule? Whatever the obstacles, do you wonder if you can do anything big for His Kingdom? There is good news: God specializes in the unlikely! Scripture offers ample examples of unlikely fighters—people God used in huge ways, despite (or even because of!) their imperfections. Meet 10 unlikely fighters, and discover how the Lord can use you to do mighty things.

As you learn the names and titles God has given you in His Word, you find the answer to that question that echoes within all of us—“WHO AM I?”

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our New Testament Field Guide! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you but for the global church. Let's dive in!

“There is a God in Heaven who loves you as you are and not as you should be.” This reading plan is a testament of God’s love through His Word to tell us that He loves us as we are. That love will save us from our sin and make us what we should be as God’s children.

Where were you when you learned to worship God? That's your old church basement. It wasn’t just a room, it was a place in YOU. It's where you learned an encounter with God can lift you above your circumstances. May this reading plan reignite in you a love for God's presence. May it remind you of who God is, what He's done, and what He'll continue to do.

These days, it is commonly believed that all religions are more or less the same. The idea of a unique Saviour is not popular. Yet the Bible teaches that Jesus is unique. There has never been anyone like him. How can this be? How is he different from all others.? In this stirring Bible Plan, Australian author and teacher Dr Barry Chant explores eight ways in which Jesus is unique.

In this series, we read and reflect on 14 names of Jesus – various titles he is given, and ways he his described. See from both Old Testament prophecy, and the Gospel accounts of his life, just who Jesus is through his names. Be encouraged as we approach the celebration of Jesus’ birth by reflecting on who he is – the marvellous complexity and depth of Jesus’ purpose and his character.

This reading plan explores the first Gospel. This Gospel explains that Jesus was the king of Jews that brought the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus didn't arrive in the way people expected.

This two-week audio series by John Ortberg will help you learn to lead a life of Kingdom impact regardless of circumstance or situation. You were made for a purpose. You were made to make a difference in your world. Let's find out how together.

The Lenten journey is a counterintuitive journey to life by way of the cross. Each year at this time we are invited to turn and face those things from which we would rather run and hide. We walk to the cross where we experience the great unveiling and see things as they really are. We see God for who God is, and we discover ourselves for who we are.

The first four books of the New Testament are called “gospels,” which means “good news.” They are fundamental to the revelation of God’s eternal plan to redeem and save lost humanity. They are often called biographies for they each tell the story of Jesus, his birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. The good news of the Gospels is that Jesus has come, that he is both Savior and King, and people can know this is true because God has raised him from the dead. This section specifically focuses on the longest of the four Gospels, the Gospel of Matthew.

Favor is simply God's supernatural provision that enables us to live beyond our natural abilities. It is available to everyone, and it comes by grace. Learn how to pursue God's favor over the next 21 days, and ready yourself for an outpouring of favor that will accelerate your kingdom assignment!

The James River Church 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer Devotional plan is designed to encourage and strengthen you as you devote this time to walking closer with the Lord. The plan consists of short devotions and a Scripture reading plan for each day. We know that as you spend time fasting and praying, we will see God bring Heaven down to impact our churches, communities, and the world!

Stories of the nativity are important, but the story of why Jesus came should involve so much more than a manger scene. Focusing on one chapter a day through the book of John will reveal the beauty of who Christ is and why His birth was so important. In the flurry of Christmas, keep your eyes on Him. Come and see why Jesus is our greatest gift.

The James River Church 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer Devotional plan is designed to encourage and strengthen you as you devote this time to walking closer with the Lord. Each day, the plan consists of short devotions and a Scripture reading plan. We know that as you spend time fasting and praying, we will see God do greater things in our lives, churches, and world!

This 23-day plan will walk you through the book of Matthew by reading a short passage every day. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how Jesus fulfills the promises hidden in the Old Testament and provides new life and hope in his life, death, and resurrection.

It's so easy to get caught up in all the hall decking and merry making that we forget what Christmas is all about - a baby in a manger who changes everything! So before Christmas slips away and the new year dawns, we invite you to slow down and take some time to prepare your heart for the celebration “God with us.”

As we enter the Christmas season, we are all eager to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the point in history where God descended into humanity to bring life to a broken world. Each day leading up to Christmas, we will provide an overview of the biblical significance of a location in Israel, along with a devotional prompt that will connect that location with the life of Jesus in Scripture.

It was the most significant birth in the history of the world. The longed-for Messiah, the Savior, had come. And He was wrapped in cloths lying in a manger. Helping you reflect on these glorious truths is the goal of this Advent reading plan. Each day offers a Scripture reading, a brief reflection and summary of the passage, and a suggestion for prayer.

Alongside daily Scripture reading and devotional content, the Prestonwood Women’s team invites ministry leaders to have conversations rooted in the Gospel of Luke.