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Embark on a journey to learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we will watch short clips from the film, The Life of Jesus, and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. You can read each of the 10 plans separately, but we challenge you to complete the whole journey.

In part three of this verse-by-verse breakdown of the Gospel of Matthew, we'll work our way through Matthew 8-12.

Discover that in the Bible, God didn’t allow anybody to stay in their messes. He’s not willing to leave you in your mess, either! God desires for you to walk in the freedom of His mercy today. No mistake, shame, guilt, or lie from the enemy can keep your story from the freedom of God’s grace. Let's walk through ways our story is for His glory. -Matthew West

Circumstances change. Political climates change. Relationships with others change. Financial statuses change. Behaviors change. Other peoples’ opinions change. The Bible tells us we can face an ever-changing world knowing that we have a never-changing Savior. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8.)” Join me as we dive into the Word and gain a deeper understanding for the God who stays. -Matthew West

Most of us are tired of the incessant bickering and backbiting in our society and our churches. Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos believe there’s a way to live out productive, loving disagreement that moves us closer to Jesus and the Kingdom of God. This way lies in the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Why are we alive? What is our God-given purpose, calling, and assignment? Throughout this study, we will dive deeper into: our Purpose (the WHY behind our new life), our Calling (the HOW we do it as we live out our new lives), and our Assignment (the WHAT we do as we surrender our lives to the leading of the Holy Spirit).

Throughout this plan, we will establish what our relationship is with our Heavenly Father, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and our other brothers and sisters in Christ. We will also discuss how to approach those not yet in the family - those who have yet to be exposed to their worth and value in Christ.

Throughout this study plan, we will lay the foundation of the Gospel. The Gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ. It establishes the fact that YOUR life matters to God. The Gospel will be the lens through which we live out the rest of our lives. We must understand the foundations of the Gospel, so we can live our life on earth with the freedom offered to us.

Baptism comes from a word that means to be “immersed and/or soaked;" to be dipped into; immersed; submerged; pickled; which creates a permanent change within us. In this plan, we will learn what baptism means and discuss the number of different baptisms in Scripture: baptized into Jesus, water baptism, in the Father, and in the Holy Spirit.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful, life-transforming devotional. “Send The Word” was created to increase, develop and sharpen your faith. Vance K. Jackson walks through Matthew‬ ‭8:10‬ ‭and unpacks faith principles in the life of the Centurion. Let God transform your heart and take your faith to the next level as you read this timely and wisdom filled message.

Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that offer wisdom, guidance, and purpose for everyday work. Part 10: Matthew-Acts

Join Hillsong East Coast as we journey through the Gospel of Matthew in our Connect Groups. Over the course of 8 weeks, read through the book of Matthew and reflect on some of the themes found in the reading with a devotional and group discussion at the end of each week.

Living a balanced life is not easy but Jesus wants His followers to have life in all its fullness and this includes learning how to rest well. This 8 day reading plan will work through Matthew 11 where Jesus asks us some questions about balance.

This plan is based on Matthew 13:10-15. It is all about learning to engage God with more than just our minds. Understanding His Word isn't just something we do with our heads. When it comes to God, real understanding comes from the heart.

Jesus said in Matthew 10, "Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighbourhood and tell them that the Kingdom is here." What is the "neighbourhood?" People that we can impact in our everyday spaces and lives. What an incredible charge for us all! Let's read together how we can Love Thy Neighbour-hood.

"Your King is Coming" explores the final week of Jesus’ pre-resurrection life as seen in the Gospel of Matthew. This 8-day devotional starts on Palm Sunday and ends on Resurrection Sunday. Join the Regent University School of Divinity faculty as we agree with the prophetic voice of Zechariah and say "Behold, Your King is Coming".

When Jesus said that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few, he also provided the initial step for solving this dilemma. “Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Matthew 9:37-38, Luke 10:2, NIV). This plan examines how praying “sending prayers,” enables followers of Jesus, to have an impact in advancing the gospel.

Jesus said, "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples." (John 15:8) This reading plan will help the financial disciple to meditate on how the fruit which the Holy Spirit produces works out financially in our lives. In the next 10 days, we will look at each of the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit with their financial applications.

Joshua and the Israelites were given a Promised Land inheritance. God gave it to them when He made a covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15. We also have a promised inheritance. This week we will explore the Spiritual inheritance we have in Jesus. A promise worth fighting for. This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 8 of a 10 part series.

Communication and connection with our kids is crucial, yet in so many homes relationships are broken. Jesus said, “Be careful how you listen” (Luke 8:18 TLB). Jesus also encouraged us as parents to do everything in our power to encourage our kids toward faith in Him (see Mark 10:14). Discover in this five-day devotional the keys to listening more effectively to your kids and helping them feel more deeply loved.

This 8-week plan will help you to maintain hope during infertility. It provides daily scriptures addressing the spiritual aspect of infertility and an affirmation based on the scripture for the day for you to speak out loud (Romans 10:17). For more encouragement, get the devotional, A Seed of Hope: God's Promises of Fertility.

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves…be as shrewd as snakes…innocent as doves” Matthew 10:16. Culture is ever-changing, meaningful conversations can become more difficult as hostility increases. This plan will encourage you to learn from Jesus example as he engaged with the interested, only sought to intrigue the disinterested, and deflected the hostile. He both thrived and achieved his purpose on earth despite hostility, and so can we!

Did you know that YOU were made to shine? The Bible says that God made you in His image (Genesis 1:27). You are a unique image-bearer of God and He has planned good things for you to do with your life (Ephesians 2:10). That’s right! You were made to shine (Matthew 5:16)! In this study, we will look at different character qualities that can be used to shine God’s light and share God’s love with the world.

Worship is central to the Christian life. Here is a reflection on what it means to hold fast to faith in the midst of life’s trials...a message that inspires Christians to connect the dots between singing the song and living the life. Based on Matt Redman's new book 10,000 Reasons.