Matthew

Spend 21 days walking with Jesus! Follow the book of Matthew from Jesus' birth through His ascension. Each reading includes a short video from Phil Vischer's series, "Buck Denver Asks - What's in the Bible?", scripture reading, and a short reflection.

Walk With Jesus: 21 Days Through Matthew

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 14 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus begins His teaching on the Kingdom of God through parables. These stories open our understanding to the Kingdom, our hearts and our world. 

The Seed Parables - Disciple Makers Series #14

Pastor Eugene Peterson once told his congregation, “The underlying conviction of the work of the pastor is that the words of Jesus are as true now as when first spoken, and that every named life in this congregation is as important as those twelve named disciples.” This brief devotional is drawn from Peterson’s sermons on the four gospels, where we get a glimpse of Jesus’s earthly life and ministry. 

A MONTH OF SUNDAYS 

When will the insanity end? Are we reaching the end times? In this 5-day devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef will answer your questions about the end times using Jesus’ words spoken in Matthew  to help you understand what to expect about the end, and how to live as a light to others in these tumultuous times. 

Is the End Near?

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to being Disciple Makers.  This is the 6th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus describes the three disciplines of His Kingdom rules.  The three disciplines of Giving, Praying and Fasting are laid out for us.  We also begin the “Do’s and Don’ts” of Kingdom living. 

Disciplines Of The Kingdom - Disciple Makers Series #6

COVID-19 has brought tremendous challenges to our community, our country, and our world, resulting in uncertainty and fear. Yet even in our crisis, God still speaks. Jesus entered into human history to show us how to find hope and peace. This devotional will lead us through key passages of the gospel of Matthew to show us how Jesus provides hope and peace in the midst of all of life’s circumstances.

Lion + Lamb

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.

Reading With the People of God #11 Blessed

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 20 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus prepares His disciples and followers for the challenges facing them in Jerusalem. It starts with the King cleaning His own house!

Preparing For The King - Disciple Makers Series #20

Discover the profound connection between the Last Supper and Galilean wedding customs as it deepens our understanding of Jesus' Final Meal and its significance for Communion today. The Last Supper is rich with meaning when viewed through the lens of Galilean wedding traditions. Jesus was not just sharing a meal; He was setting up a new, lasting relationship with His followers, preparing a place for them, and pointing towards a future celebration. Understanding these connections helps us appreciate Communion as a representation of this deep, joyful, and eternal covenant with Christ.