Matthew

Reading the news can be discouraging—even demoralizing. Unfortunately, we cannot convict a single sinner of a single sin or change even one person, much less our culture. But God can. To join him, we must submit our lives to the only power that can change the culture. When Jesus said, "Blessed are . . . " to launch the Beatitudes, he invited us to precisely such an empowered, transformative life.

Blessed: Jesus' Invitation To A Transformed Life

Jesus guided his followers on a hike and taught amazing truth about how God designed life to be lived. This Reading Plan includes five topics Jesus discussed: attitude, obedience, Bible, anger, and integrity. Each day includes a passage from the Sermon on the Mount, a devotional thought, and a few questions to consider. Start reading to learn more about Jesus' most famous sermon. 

Mountaintop Teaching: Truth Jesus Taught

Have you ever had a song get stuck in your head? You only listened to it one time, but for some reason your brain permanently put it on repeat! That's how our words can be. Sometimes we might not even realize what we just said, but it's important to remember that our words have the power to impact the world! Join us as we explore how our responsibility as Christ followers is to use our voice to reflect His character. 

Kids Bible Experience | the Power of Our Words

Jesus taught about many topics—lasting blessings, adultery, prayer, and much more. What does this mean for people today? A short video illustrates one passage of Jesus’ teaching for each day of this plan.

Teachings of Jesus: Wise Choices & Lasting Blessings

We are consumed by worry. In fact, two out of five Americans admit to worrying. Do you ever wish you could just stop worrying and fixating on things you can’t control? Jesus gave us the key in the Sermon on the Mount. When our focus is on the world, we worry. But when we focus on Christ ... well, that changes everything. Join us for this 5-day reading plan!


Fighting The Battle Against Worry -  How The Sermon On The Mount Changes Everything

From Genesis to Revelation, “God’s Redemption Story” outlines the narrative of God’s plan for the reconciliation of humanity. This 12-part reading plan summarizes the story of the Bible. The Gospels reveal God's plan of redemption through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

God's Redemption Story (The Gospels)

This reading plan takes you from a heavenly peak to the raw reality of the valley. From glory to disappointment. But above all, to the discovery that faith doesn’t start with great confidence in yourself, but with radical trust in God. With humor, Bible verses, and honest questions, this plan helps you become small enough to believe big.

Honey, I Shrunk My Faith!

The timeless parable in Matthew 25:14-30 illustrates the importance of using the gifts and resources God has given us for His purposes and the consequences of neglecting or misusing them. In this 3-day plan, A. Margot Blair invites you to consider whether you have buried your talents. If so, it's time to dig them up. Let's dive in.

Dig Up Your Talents: A Biblical Reflection on Matthew 25

During this seven-day Bible study, we will take a closer look at each character in the parable of the Good Samaritan and seek to answer three questions: 1. What do we know about the stranger? 2. How does the stranger point to Jesus? 3. How do these answers impact us? 

As we examine Luke 10:25-37, it becomes clear that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are revealed in every detail of this famous story!