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In part one of this verse-by-verse break down of the Gospel of Matthew, we'll break down Matthew 1-4.

Jesus has now entered Jerusalem and has received the accolades of the people. But what about the religious leaders—the ones who have rejected Him as King? What will happen with them? Grab your headphones and join us as our audio guides lead you through this portion of Matthew as we examine the Passion of the King.

The “You Changed My Name" 5-Day Devotional walks us through stories of sinners and the moments when the Lord saved them. He takes the ones who seem too far gone in their shame and grief, and graciously restores them with words of love and encouragement. - Matthew West

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.

This plan is a continuation of Gregg Matte's devotional, Courage In The Storm. When you're going through a storm, Jesus can show up when you least expect it and do what you could never imagine. Through this plan, Pastor Gregg Matte goes through 5 steps that can encourage you in your walk with the Lord and strengthen your faith during the storm.

The teaching of The Lord's Prayer is a beloved moment from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. But how do we apply it to our lives almost 2000 years later? Join us for a 4-day devotional that will cover The Lord's Prayer, paired with Matt Maher's song of the same name, "The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)".

God has your progress on His mind today. Follow in Paul’s footsteps and make the choice to be “single-minded” in your pursuit of knowing Jesus more each day and not beating yourself up for being a work in progress. God loves you and will continue to make you more like Him as long as knowing Him is your heart’s true pursuit. Let's go through scripture together. -Matthew West

We must look to God and have full trust in Him when we are going through a season of difficulty. Instead of relying on ourselves to come out of dark times, we can rely on God's strength, protection, and love. With this four-day reading plan from Lenya Heitzig, develop your reliance on God and discover that He is the only help you need in seasons of hardship.

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.

"Blessed are those who mourn..." (Matthew 5:4, NIV) How is that supposed to work? Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to have joy in all circumstances. Could there be a link between joy and mourning?

Plan Overview: 1. Be Honest 2. Talking with God 3. When Your Mind Wanders 4. Learn to Listen 5. Be Still

Join Pastor Rick for this series of broadcasts on “Life’s Healing Choices” as he walks through the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, which are the eight steps to physical, emotional, social, financial, and personal health.

This series will take a look at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew. 5 - 7). It will benefit readers by helping them to better understand the content of the Sermon and also to understand its relevance and application today.

Chapter 5 is the centre point of Matthew’s presentation of the sayings of Jesus, particularly as it relates to the Law. I hope you are as taken by the words and authority of Jesus as I have been. This is nothing less than our manifesto – kingdom behaviour, ethics, and call, all in these verses. What Jesus says is pure genius. How Matthew puts it together is inspiring.

God has ordained you for greatness. But some attitudes ought to be developed in you before you can get to that height of greatness God purposed for you. In this plan, I’ll help you cover all the nine beatitudes Jesus spoke about in Matthew 5:1-12.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God" (Matthew 5:3, NLT). If peace is something that needs to be made or created, how do we do it? In this Plan, we will take a systematic approach to learn how to bring peace to the world around us.

In the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2–12), Jesus urges us to set ourselves apart from the world, living in a counterculture with a new identity rooted in him. The Upside Down Kingdom examines this counterintuitive wisdom and explores its relevance for today.

In the Eden, Exodus & The Empty Tomb bible study, we’re going to take a closer look at Genesis 3, Exodus 12, and Matthew 27-28 and trace four essential themes in each story: 1. The Captive; 2. The Child; 3. The Sacrifice; 4. The Mission. Prayerfully, through this study, you will grow in your understanding of the significance of Jesus' resurrection!

Made to Shine is based on Jesus’ instructions in Matthew 5:16 to reflect the light of Jesus in all that we do. Focusing on key Scriptures that associate light with the character and person of Christ, the ten devotions for women in this uplifting plan are meant to empower YOU to creatively carry His light wherever YOU go.

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.

Are you weary and tired? Rest doesn’t just happen, nor is it found in a Netflix binge. In Matthew 11, Jesus gives us the path to soul-deep rest. In this 5-day reading plan, Brittany Rust shares the foundation, two keys, and sustenance for genuine rest.

Hear from current and former NFL players about their faith in action. In this 5-day devotional, watch videos from NFL stars Drew Brees, Ryan Tannehill, Matthew Slater, Matt Forte and Demario Davis. They discuss topics such as prayer, salvation, baptism and evangelism. Included with these videos are daily devotionals written by author and speaker Randy Alcorn.

Practicing Righteousness—Giving, Prayer, Fasting, Money, and Anxiety. Jesus’ insistence that he did not come to abolish, but fulfil the law, is vital to understand the collected sayings of Matthew 5 through 7. That the law was interpreted through love—self-giving love—was a revolution that disturbed the religious authorities and amazed the common man and woman. A revolution begins.

We must prioritize our marriage if we plan to make it “until death do us part!” After 34 years of marriage, having 4 kids in 5 years, and enduring hardships and teenage rebellion, Roxanne shares her top marriage nuggets to help you establish the priority of a lifelong love.

In this plan, we will discuss each attitude found in Matthew 5. As we dive into scripture, you will see how these beatitudes come with promises of blessing. Each day includes a short video, scripture, devotional, Biblical promise, and a prayer to help you engage with scripture and incorporate what you have learned into your life. Are you ready to live a blessed life?!