Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 28:4

The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus are essential to Christian belief. Join Pastor David Guzik in studying several Bible passages which describe the fulfillment of God’s Word in these events and the power of Jesus’ resurrection in our lives. As the Bible says, these things were written that you may believe in Jesus the Son of God and have life in His name!

What do we do when our expectations for life do not match the realities we face? Matthew 21-28 encourages overwhelmed people with the simple reminder of an iron-clad truth: Jesus wins! In the darkness of whatever valley you may be walking through, the journey of Jesus’ last week reminds us that the kingdom Jesus established plays by different rules. In this eight day series, experience Holy Week on Jesus' terms.

Every year, the whole world comes together for a week-long celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As one church, let’s look through the eyes of different people surrounding the finished work of our Lord and Savior on the day death died and how we too can experience a resurrected life today.

This devotion that is intended to accompany you from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday presents Jesus as he approaches his death and is glorified in his resurrection in a way you might not have encountered him: Through the words of languages from around the world. Find out how other cultural norms and concepts find their expression in Bible translation and how that can have a deep impact on your own appreciation and understanding of God's love for you.

The events from Palm Sunday to Easter are sometimes referred to as Holy Week, and they make up the most important days in history. Join Passion for this 8-day reading plan as we chronologically journey with Jesus from his triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, the quietness of the Last Supper, the excruciating devastation of Good Friday, and the redemptive resurrection on Easter Sunday.

"Your King is Coming" explores the final week of Jesus’ pre-resurrection life as seen in the Gospel of Matthew. This 8-day devotional starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Resurrection Sunday. Join the Regent University School of Divinity faculty as we agree with the prophetic voice of Zechariah and say "Behold, Your King is Coming".

During the Holy Week, Jesus spent time with His disciples, teaching them the most important things He wanted them to remember. On His arrest, torture and crucifixion, He fulfilled biblical prophecy and made atonement for our sins. Three days later He rose from the dead in a majestic display of love and power. Join Dr. LaDonna C. Osborn in this journey through the last days of Jesus on Earth.

Join our 8-day journey through Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Easter! Experience the triumphal entry of Jesus, intimacy of Mary's anointing, the last Supper and so much more. Find hope in the silence of Holy Saturday, leading to the joy of Easter Sunday. Prepare your heart to encounter Jesus in a powerful way this Holy Week!

Easter is central to our faith. In this 8-day plan, journey through Scripture and reflections that bring you closer to Jesus—His sacrifice, victory, and love. Take time to reflect on His story and how it shapes your life today. Let these readings deepen your faith, renew your hope, and remind you of God’s incredible love as you draw nearer to Jesus and embrace the power of His resurrection.

Every year at Holy Week, believers remember and celebrate Jesus' triumph over death. Together, as we reflect on His life, death, and resurrection, let us look at some of the signs and symbols leading to His greatest demonstration of love on the cross, freeing humanity from sin so that we may live in His hope and victory.

Holy Week is the most important time of the year for Christians. It’s when we remember Jesus’ last days on earth—His suffering, death, and resurrection. This week is a chance to slow down, reflect, and focus on what Jesus did for us.

Jesus Christ is the most glorious and tragic figure in history. No one was better, yet no one suffered more. His suffering reveals God’s greatest glory: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). The Suffering Servant invites you to reflect on: Jesus’ suffering, Old Testament foreshadowing, and how His suffering brings salvation. May these reflections deepen your understanding of God’s love and inspire you to follow Christ faithfully in today’s world.

"From Colt to Cross to Crown" is an eight-day devotional guiding you through the journey of Holy Week. From Jesus’ triumphant entry on a colt to His sacrifice on the cross and victorious resurrection, each day offers scripture, reflection, and prayer to deepen your faith and prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday.

This 8-day devotional will help children understand the events leading up to Easter and celebrate the hope we have in Jesus! Each day includes a Bible reading, reflection and activity

The story of Easter in holy scripture gives us exact times, dates, and sequences of the events during Passion week. This audio plan will walk you in real time through each day. We hope you will join us for what will most certainly be an extraordinary and life-changing experience.

This nine-day devotional is geared towards helping you to engage with scripture in quiet reflection through this special season of Lent. We invite you to use these in facilitating group/family engagement or for your personal time of devotion. We would like to invite you to engage with this written meditation or the accompanying audio.

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The following devotionals are designed to help you in your spiritual journey. Each article has been selected to help you understand more about God's love for you, and we hope that through these readings you will find encouragement, comfort, and true peace this Easter season.

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The purpose of this study is to present key character traits using examples of women in the Bible. Alexandria McCraney is married with 3 kids, and she resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas on staff with FCA at the University of Arkansas. She is the founder and creator of Pattern Co. Collective and is a Personal & Executive Coach. Kristy Makris also contributed to this resource for women.

Bloody, beaten, and nailed to a cross, a dying Jesus looked at those around Him and spoke His final words as a man. In this 12-day reading and devotional plan, you’ll examine Jesus’ final words and see the power that they have for us today. Relive Jesus' final hours, and celebrate His ultimate victory on this red-letter day.

Jesus Christ came to earth for a purpose. His coming was a conscious decision. During the years in which He traveled around the land of Israel and made God's Kingdom known, He also explained why He came to earth. Several times, we read in the Gospels: “I have come to...”. This reading plan aims to trace some of those statements to make us aware of Jesus’ mission.

God does not want you to be impressed with the simple things. S.F.P (Scripture. Faith. Prayer) is the breakdown of each day.

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.

Immerse yourself in the true spirit of Christmas with our "Christmas is in the Heart" digital campaign. This heartwarming program invites you to explore the story of Jesus through captivating LUMO Christmas Film clips in 14 days, sparking introspection, meaningful discussions, and community engagement. Available in multiple languages, the program ensures that people from diverse backgrounds can share in this enriching experience throughout the Christmas season.