Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:43

Matthew 5-7: The Way of the Kingdom
22 Days
In part two of our Matthew devotional, we'll explore Matthew 5-7, where we find Jesus' most famous message, the Sermon on the Mount. Learn where real happiness comes from through the Beatitudes, and discover what true kingdom living looks like.

Living a Life That Honors God
23 Days
In the apostle Peter's first letter to Christians, he discusses the right attitude toward other people, the position of husband and wife within marriage, and dealing with suffering. This reading plan covers chapters 2 and 3 of Peter’s letter.

Our Biblical GPS
23 Days
Our earthly lives are a journey, and God’s guidance system enables us to avoid many detours along the way. We remain on the best road home when we allow God’s word to be our guidance system through the Holy Spirit.

Women of Welcome: Christ-Like Welcome
24 Days
The welcome of Christ was astonishing to the culture around him. He gave voice to the speechless, frustrated the powerful, and humbled the wise. As Christians, our welcome should be like his– wonderfully surprising, deeply challenging, and firmly rooted in love. This five-week study explores the complicated and beautiful welcome of Jesus toward his most beloved creation, human beings. Jump in with us, individually or with a small group, and let’s transform how we show welcome.

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached
26 Days
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is one of the best-known sermons ever preached. This 26-day study through Matthew 5–7 gives you an in-depth look at Jesus’ teaching on what it means to be a Christian, how to live for God’s kingdom in a fallen world, what relationship Christians have to God’s law, and more.

Christmas Advent Bible Reading Plan: Jesus Is Born
27 Days
Whatever December looks like for you, wherever you are, whoever you are with or not with, our hope is that you will set aside time every day over the next four weeks to open God’s Word. We will have short devotionals each day to help you reflect on the day’s reading. We pray that you will see Jesus in a new light this Christmas.

Read To Hear : The Gospel Of Matthew
28 Days
This plan will guide you in reading the Gospel of Matthew and hear what God is speaking to you personally. We are looking forward to read and hear this together with our church.

Seek First: A 28-Day Reading Plan for New Believers
28 Days
It’s simple; we want you to commit to reading the Bible every day—and see what happens. What can God teach you? How can He change you?

The School of Prayer
28 Days
Prayer is essential. Prayer is powerful. Prayer is hard. Most of us feel like we're not doing it often enough or well enough, and we're tempted to give up trying. Instead, let's go back to school and allow the WORD of God to teach us how to TALK to God.

Christ as King: A Study in Matthew
28 Days
Matthew’s Gospel opens the New Testament by brilliantly introducing the culmination of the entire Old Testament story. After thousands of years and dozens of generations, Jesus had come “to save his people from their sins” (Mathew 1:21). Matthew focuses on Jesus as King of Kings, who had come to reign on the throne of David forever.

Holy Emotions - Biblical Responses to Every Challenge
30 Days
God made you for this moment in time… to love the unlovable, reflect peace in turmoil, and show defiant joy in every situation. You can do what seems impossible by learning what the Bible says about your human emotions and how to manage them. This devotional covers the ordinary and sometimes extraordinary challenges we face each day, and provides Biblical references to help manage your emotions in a Godly way.

Rooted In His Word
30 Days
God’s Word transforms our lives—healing, guiding, and changing the way we live. When we need encouragement to begin the day, a reminder to keep us going, or the comfort only God can give, Rooted in His Word will keep you grounded in His Word. Rooted in His Word Daily Devotions give us helpful, everyday lessons so God’s Word will accomplish its purpose in our lives.

Daily Bible Reading - September 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of Wisdom
30 Days
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Wisdom.”

Year of the Bible: Part Nine of Twelve
30 Days
This twelve-part plan can be read alone, with a group, or with your family! Each month, you will dive into a new part of the unified story that leads to Jesus discovering the heart of God for the whole world. This month, we'll read through parts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and a portion of Acts. Let's dive into Part nine of twelve!

Daily Bible Reading – September 2023, God’s Saving Word: Wisdom
30 Days
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Wisdom.” [Note: All Scriptures are quoted in the GNT.]

Breathe Life
1 Month
Using the metaphor of Jesus as the breath of life, this plan explores a variety of Scripture passages centered on Jesus’ commands to pray without ceasing, to give sacrificially, and to serve the least, lost, and overlooked. By breathing in Jesus and His teaching, we’ll be better prepared to breathe life and hope into our world.

Extraordinary Ordinary!
31 Days
“Extraordinary Ordinary!” is a challenge to live well and embrace the life you have been given with no regrets. We must each accept responsibility for our own lives with no blame or aspersions cast in the direction of others and their choices. You, in partnership with God, will design the life that will occupy the length of your days. While you may not be able to determine all of the events and circumstances of your life, the atmosphere of your life is entirely up to you.

Reading the Bible in Historical Sequence Part 10
31 days
In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Ten of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled ‘The Messiah Comes, Few Believe Him: 5 BC–AD 33’.

New Testament in a Year: December
31 Days
This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. December focuses on Matthew. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.

Reading With the People of God - #3
31 Days
This is the third part of a reading plan that works through every verse in the Old Testament once, every verse in the New Testament three times, and the Psalms eight times over three years following the lectionary pattern of reading in the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament each day.

31 Days of Unity
31 Days
This reading plan is for all those who long for unity in the church. In a world of anger, division, and animosity Jesus calls us to walk a different path. The journey begins with reflection, spending ten days paying attention to God and our lives. The study then moves into ten days of renewal, opening space for us to hear from God and to experience healing in our lives. The final eleven days focus on our redemptive work to love and serve the world.

Reading With the People of God #11 Blessed
31 Days
This is the eleventh installment of a Bible reading plan based on the lectionary pattern, offering daily readings from the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament. This month highlights the Beatitudes, Jesus' renowned introduction to His Sermon on the Mount, as a daily focus. Each day also includes devotional primers designed to prepare your heart and mind for a deeper and more meaningful engagement with Scripture.