Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 7:8

Christian leaders have a special tool in their box of leadership resources called PRAYER. In these readings, we show you how to pray as a leader, provide a 4-part structure to effective prayer, and give specific insights on what to pray for and when to pray. Whether you pray regularly or hardly pray at all, these readings will help you unlock the power of prayer for your leadership.

As Christians, we have a special tool in their box of resources called PRAYER. In these readings, we show you how to pray, provide a 4-part structure to effective prayer, and give specific insights on what to pray for and when to pray. Whether you pray regularly or hardly pray at all, these readings will help you unlock the power of prayer for your life.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount resounds in history as the most compact teaching, full of wisdom and truth for our daily lives. Christ’s teachings aren’t just practical; they’re a radical call to love others and follow him. Far from pithy advice, Jesus’ sermon represents a heavy demand for those who want to become his disciple. Sit at the feet of Jesus with this companion to the Sermon on the Mount.

When you meet Jesus, this changes your life. The Bible describes countless examples of this, and you may recognize it in your own life as well. This reading plan examines some of the encounters people had with Jesus when He was just a baby. Read these stories as a mirror to reflect on your own response to Jesus.

There is a saying: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. We are to make the best of the most disappointing times and situations. But what happens when you just don’t want to accept disappointment?

Since Jesus' command, evangelization has been the slogan of every Christian community for growth. No congregation, no minister can ignore it and keep Christian fervor. "Do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry," wrote Paul to Timothy, asserting that the work of an evangelist is inseparable from gospel ministry. The question often arises: "How can I be a successful evangelist?" We offer you eight secrets of successful evangelization.

This plan walks through the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9–13, where Jesus teaches us how to pray.

In ways that are both trivial and seismic, life does not always go according to plan. When the will of God cuts across my will, what is my right response? By grace, we are enabled to accept what has been given with an open hand, to receive the given without allowing our longing for the “not given” to slay our gratitude or our ability to live present to the people God has wrapped up in the gift of our given life.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

We are in an unseen battle – a fight not won with fists, but won with truth and love. It is a spiritual fight, one we are all engaged in. It is a fight that will change everything. This 10-day devotional will equip you for this Good Fight.

In this 10-day Bible plan from Matt Muscatell’s book, 40 Days to Freedom, you will embark on a journey as you discover the amazing truth that God has provided everything you need to live in freedom from whatever is defeating you. No matter where you are in life, God is ready and willing to set you free!

These 10 devotions are based on Kathie Lee Gifford’s book, "The Jesus I Know: Honest Conversations and Diverse Opinions About Who He Is." These devotions will explore the different ways Jesus meets people where they live and how each person’s unique journey with Jesus illustrates God’s love and grace.

The Lord God is good and loves giving people good gifts. He offers us eternal life, righteousness, and the Holy Spirit in our hearts — and much more. He does not require any payment from our side. This reading plan will help you to learn what precious gifts God has for you!

Prayer is the source of Jesus's most astonishing miracles and the subject of his most audacious promises, and yet most people find prayer to be boring, obligatory, disappointing, confusing, or all the above. If you relate, this 10-day plan, based on Tyler Staton's newly released book by the same name, invites you to rediscover the forms and facets of prayer that might change the way you think of it forever.

Life is a puzzle—the biggest you’ll ever have to tackle. And everyone gets their own unique puzzle, which comes with some... interesting pieces. But there are instructions available from the One who created every puzzle out there (Ephesians 2:10). In this 10-day devotional, you’ll see how you’re not doing this thing called life alone.

Need God to bless you financially? Then pray through these 10 Scriptures about financial blessing, and believe Him to answer! God wants you to prosper in all things, including your finances.

There is a growing interest in and movement towards establishing house churches. Even though they date back to the beginning of the New Testament church, they are poorly understood. This Bible plan aims to address that issue and offer the next steps.

The Beatitudes is the title tradition has given to this most succinct series of blessings that came from the mouth of Jesus. They are the opening summary of "The Sermon on the Mount," found in Matthew 5 through 7, the most famous sermon of all time. Here are the Beatitudes illustrated in paint, with accompanying meditations.

Jesus desires and deserves our worship. What a joy to minister to Him for who He is and what He has done. This plan helps us broaden and deepen authentic worship.

This devotional is designed to guide you through a thoughtful exploration of searching, alternative spiritual practices, a warning against these alternative practices and ultimately grounding oneself in the truth of Jesus Christ. We hope you will find a thorough guide to understanding the Christian faith in the context of a diverse spiritual landscape by addressing the theme of searching for alternative spiritual practices.

BibleProject designed this plan to help individuals and groups reflect upon Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Over the course of 10 days, you will read Matthew 5-7 and explore topics like the good life, worry, conflict, love for enemies, and more. Each day includes a video from our Sermon on the Mount series, reflection questions, and a fresh biblical translation from the BibleProject Scholarship team. Follow this plan to better understand and engage with Jesus’ revolutionary teachings.

One of the most frequently asked requests of God is to be able to hear His voice. Sometimes, even those who have heard His voice feel like they have entered seasons where His voice is hard to hear. Through this Bible Plan, readers will be given tools to help hear the voice of God once again.

The Gospel is about living for Christ and letting others find their lives in Him as well. By digging deeper into the Sermon on the Mount and its correlation to the Prodigal Son, we rediscover what it means to live and let live!

This Bible Plan is for anyone who’s hurting and doesn’t understand why. If you’ve lost something, someone, or your faith feels stretched to the breaking point, then this Bible Plan from Life.Church Pastor Craig Groeschel’s book, Hope in the Dark, might be exactly what you need. If you want to believe, but you’re not sure how, this is for you.

Jesus didn’t give up His perfect life so you could just make it through yours. Seven guys—like you—set aside a few days to slow down, have fun, find answers, and get it all on video. Is life just work and stress? How do we get off the performance treadmill? Can I get free from addiction? How do I start really living? Start this Life.Church Bible Plan with some friends to find out.