Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:13

How God Uses “Ordinary People” to Change the World
5 Days
Everyone has a deep desire to make a difference with their lives. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. In this 5-day devotional, Fellowship of Christian Athletes executive Jeff Martin reminds us how God uses ordinary people to change the world.

Is Christianity the Truth?
5 Days
This video series takes a look at how you can determine truth in a post-truth world.

Called Out
5 Days
At Hillsong College, we believe that each one of us have been called out to advance God's Kingdom here on earth. This discipleship study will help you discover and embrace the call of God. This 5 Day plan was written by students and staff of Hillsong College.

Slow Down, Show Up & Pray. Wellbeing the Jesus Way. 5 Day Bible Plan With Ruth Rice
5 Days
Taking a look at what the Bible has to say about mental and emotional wellbeing and what Jesus shows us about living with wellbeing practices.

Let Your Light Shine
5 Days
God calls us to shine our light in a world that’s full of darkness. As we live out each day, our lives need to shine to bring attention to the Saviour King who will bring healing, restoration, unity, peace and hope to a world desperate for it. They just need us to light the way.

Growing in Love
5 Days
What truly matters is loving God and loving others, but how do we do that effectively? The truth is, we can’t love people well in our own power. But when we look to God and lay ourselves down in humility, we can live from God’s authentic and powerful love. Learn more about growing in love in this 5-day Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel.

Being a Person of Influence
5 Days
Are you easily influenced, or do you like to do the influencing? In this 5-day plan, learn what it means to be a person of influence.

Point Man
5 Days
If you are a husband or father, then you are in a war—because war has been declared on the biblical family. Today, leading a family through the chaos of American culture is like leading a small patrol through enemy-occupied territory. But Jesus is not asking you to die for your family; He’s asking you to live for them.

How to Keep Going When I Fail
5 Days
God is perfect and we are not. How do we continue to strive toward being more like Christ when we know we will continually fail? Let's look at Matthew 4 and 5 in the Streetlights New Testament.

The Essential Jesus (Part 9): The Sermons of Jesus
5 Days
In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

Blessed: 5 Days With the Sermon on the Mount
5 Days
What would it have been like to follow Jesus up the Galilean hillside and sit and listen to His most famous sermon? What are the things He would want us to hear and remember? In this plan, author Kelly Minter walks us through five days with Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount.

A Single Life to Live
5 Days
Loneliness. Rejection. Fear that you will never find a spouse. Wondering if something is wrong with you. Questioning if God really has a plan. Singleness brings many difficulties. But singleness doesn’t have to be a time of hardship. God has a wonderful purpose for it. This week’s devotion dives into the comfort we have through God to help us find joy and contentment in our single lives.

Formed in His Image
5 Days
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.

Making a Difference: A Bible Plan for Leaders in Kids’ Ministry
5 Days
Sharing Jesus with the kids of your church is a rich, rewarding experience—but it comes with challenges, too. This Bible Plan is here to support and encourage your journey in kids’ ministry so you can lead from a place of overflow. You’ll develop foundational mindsets and learn practical approaches for effective, sustainable ministry—all modeled after the life of Jesus.

Mountains: Find Hope and Vision in God’s Presence
5 Days
Mountains are one of God’s favorite places to meet with his people. From the Mount of Creation in Genesis 1 to the Mount of the Great Commission in Matthew 28, mountains regularly serve as holy ground for connecting with God. During this plan, Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong guides readers through five mountaintop Bible stories. Watch as God reveals His character and invites His children to enjoy His presence.

Different Life
5 Days
Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

Weird Ideas: God and the Universe
5 Days
Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.

Faith in Hostile Times
5 Days
Are you overwhelmed by the rampant godlessness sweeping across the cultural landscape? Are you disillusioned that the vitriolic voices in controversial debates are sometimes those of Christians? Berni Dymet explores the increase of persecution, understanding our enemy, what to do when our freedom is threatened, how to speak the truth in love, and what it looks like for us to really shine the light of Christ in a dark world.

THE REVIVAL: Awakening a Generation for God
5 Days
The "Revival: Awakening A Generation for God" devotional invites believers on a transformative journey of spiritual renewal and awakening. Through prayer, scripture reflection, and practical application, participants explore the layers of revival—from personal renewal to societal transformation—drawing inspiration from Biblical narratives and timeless truths.

Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy Name
5 Days
Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This series of 5-day plans uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

The Overcomers by Matt Chandler
5 Days
How do we live as Overcomers here on earth? In Matt Chandler’s book The Overcomers, he walks us through the book of Revelation as we examine what it means to be a uniquely created child living out His purposes here and now. As we explore Revelation, we’ll be convicted and encouraged to live as we are meant to live—as Overcomers sharing the gospel for His kingdom.

Sermon on the Mount: A Blueprint for Life
5 Days
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.

Hope for the Hallways
5 Days
This plan is designed to help you be bold in your faith wherever you go. God has called us to be a light of hope to the world!

Acts 7:54-8:3 | Imitating Jesus
5 Days
Following Jesus means becoming like Jesus, especially in the face of evil. Stephen in the book of Acts gives us a picture. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his Kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Mentoring Lessons- Serving Adventure Sports Athletes
5 Days
Adventure sports often push athletes to their physical and mental limits. As Christians, we can serve these athletes by offering support, encouragement, and prayer, while modeling Christ’s love and endurance. Through mentorship and community, we can help them find purpose, balance, and spiritual growth in the thrill of adventure. This study explores serving adventure sports athletes from experiences within the sports movement.