Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 20:28

Sometimes we see injustice in the world and think, “There’s nothing I can do about it.” But that’s where we’re wrong. Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus set forth a model for revolutionaries that is just as powerful to guide our journey today. This plan is your playbook for moving beyond helplessness and becoming the change you want to see in the world. Will you join the revolution?

When you feel like you just want to give up, that's a great place to begin. In this 5-day devotional from Grammy-award-winning singer and songwriter Laura Story, you will explore what it means to truly surrender your life to God, and how to live a freer life as you open your hands to God—and give up control.

This devotional plan will help you overcome your vulnerabilities. Pastor Jeremy reminds you that no matter what you feel, Jesus is always with you.

Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding plan. This plan is based on Pastor Matt Bartgis's January 2021 message, "Year of Yes". Read through God’s Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration and group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

As you continue to compete and minister on your field of play today, dive into this seven-day plan that helps female coaches and athletes learn how to encourage their teammates, peers, and communities to compete for and glorify Christ.

Joshua is one of the great leaders of all time and a great example for anyone who aspires to leadership. If you want to exhibit the Spirit of Leadership so that it is recognized by others who can put you in places of authority, you must learn how Joshua faced four crucial tests.

Jesus redefined the concept of leadership when He stated, “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others.” From Legacy of Leaders, iDisciple Publishing’s latest release from author Robert Noland, this five-day study encourages and challenges men to allow God to show them what His leadership can look like in their lives and become the leader He created them to be.

Many of us live life feeling stuck, and we fall into a feeling of routine and sadness. Sometimes we never talk about it with anyone, and that consumes our lives. I want to encourage you to use this feeling of being stuck in your favor. You can grow and know more of what God has for your life. In this plan we will discover the root of the problem.

Pride and humility. Two words that contradict one another but also, in our humanity, two things with which we really struggle. At times it can feel like letting go of pride weakens us, and humility makes us small and insignificant, however, that’s not the case. In fact, the Bible tells us that pride is our enemy, and humility is the position of our heart that God desires for us.

Do you ever feel a disconnect as a mother—like you’re doing all the “mom things” you’re supposed to do as you stoop to serve your kids with your hands, but your heart isn’t in it? Kristen Wetherell has been there too. This 5-day plan is an invitation to take in all that Christ is for you. And you’ll find that his heart and posture is changing yours.

Service and Hospitality is part 1 of 3 looking at the Intersection Of Faith & Culture. It’s hard to live out our faith in a world where the Christian life seems to be counter to the culture we live in. But together we can help one another navigate those challenging situations where the people we’re seeking to minister to may not understand or may think we are just plain weird.

Sharing your love, faith, and friendship is a key part of staying alive and vibrant in Christ. This plan encourages you to better support those dear to you while drawing nearer to God. You’ll discover eternal truths about God’s goodness and design while learning to use your own unique gifts to share with others the beauty of a life redeemed by Christ.

Have you heard what society says about marriage? Does it go against God’s plan? In a world that tells us to “speak our truth” and “protect our truth,” how do we know what is absolute truth and what is relative? The Word of God is absolute truth. This plan by Tiffany Miller examines 5 lies that the world tells us about marriage, and refutes them with biblical truth.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Jonathan Murphy’s book Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas Way of Shaping Lives for Jesus. Through this study, you will learn from a remarkable man of God, nicknamed Barnabas, and his heart for influencing people to take God’s vision forward. As you walk with Barnabas, you will learn to shape the world for Jesus Christ—one life at a time.

Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? In this 5-day study, you will learn the responsibility and privilege God has given you in raising your children, inspired by the book The Disciple-Making Parent.

At some point, we all end up asking the same questions: “Who am I?” “What was I made for?” Discover God’s purpose for every stage of your life.

In this five-day plan, Afrika Mhlophe challenges common leadership practices in the church, reminding us that we’re called to lead like Jesus did. Leadership begins with a person, not a position, and the goal isn’t to build a brand but to move God’s people into His purposes for them. Before you’re a leader you’re a servant, and before you’re a servant you’re a beloved child of God.

Jesus proved that prayer and leadership belong together. While many Christian leaders struggle with lackluster prayer lives, others have discovered an intentional prayer life is the nonnegotiable constant of lasting, fruitful Christian life and leadership. In this devotional, we explore the spiritual habits, rhythms, and prayer practices of world-changing leaders to help you cultivate personal and organizational commitments to prayer.

Jesus is unlike anyone who has ever lived. The incredible impact he had is unique throughout all of history. His compassion changed people, his leadership changed the world, and his resurrection changed eternity. Through this Plan, you will gain a fuller understanding of Jesus and come to know him more deeply.

As believers, we have access to the Creator of the Universe, yet raising our kids to depend on God is a daunting task. In this five-day devotional, you'll learn how to use God's Word as a guide to family vitality and spiritual health.

Scripture frequently calls us to hold couplets of seemingly opposing truths in tension. For example, plan for tomorrow AND don't worry about it, enjoy restful “self-care” AND embrace self-sacrifice, desire good things AND be content. Join me as we explore five pieces of “double-sided wisdom,” mining seemingly minor nuances for major truths to apply to our work today!

Being a leader is not just about titles or job roles; it's about how we influence the people around us every day. Through this devotional, we’ll explore how God has called us to lead, wherever we find ourselves: in our families, at work, and in our communities. We’ll learn to recognize and use our power of influence to glorify God and serve those around us. Join us on this journey to become the faithful and bold leader that God is calling you to be!

The holiday season offers unique opportunities to talk about Jesus, but it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. This Plan encourages you to intentionally seek out ways to share the Gospel during Christmas, cultivating a heart for evangelism that shines even after the festivities are over. Let’s make this season a time of meaningful conversations and lasting impact!

College campuses are incredible environments full of opportunities to share the love of Jesus. However, with so many challenges, it’s easy to feel unsure of where to start. But you don’t have to do it alone. This five-day devotional, Influencing Your College Campus for Jesus, gives you the tools to build partnerships, disciple others, foster fellowship, mentor future leaders, and step into leadership—all grounded in biblical principles.

Named only twice in Scripture, Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, seems to be an enigma. Taking what we know from the biblical text and placing it alongside history, author Heather Kaufman transports readers to the Hellenized court of Herod Antipas. As we understand the world Joanna came from, we’ll better appreciate the great exchange she made in abandoning lesser kingdoms for the Kingdom of Christ.