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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.

Prayer is an intimate conversation with God. But how do we pray? Why do we pray? Does God hear our prayers?  In the 6th Chapter of Matthew, Jesus gives us detailed instructions on prayer, including the Lord's Prayer. This study from The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible digs deep into Jesus's words in verses 5-24, examining our motives and attitudes about prayer, and teaching us how to pray.

Have you ever wondered why the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are all so different? If they tell the same story, why aren't they all the same? Each Gospel account actually reveals something unique about God’s character and His vast love for us. Dig into each book to learn more about the significance of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection in this 5-day devotional geared toward high schoolers. 

We want to follow Jesus, but how? What does He ask us to do? Thankfully, we aren't left hanging wondering what to do. Whether you're a new believer, getting serious about your faith, or diving deeper, we're going to examine the instructions Jesus gave His followers in Matthew 5 - 7 and strive to put them into practice. Get ready to learn how to follow Jesus.

What is true happiness, and how can we find it? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a path to true happiness. It is a life lived with Jesus by embracing the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:1-12. As you walk through these words, Jesus invites you into a new life-giving rhythm that cultivates a flourishing, happy, transformative life. Discover the good life you were meant for.

One of the greatest struggles many Christians face has nothing to do with the avoidance or rejection of any one sin, but rather with the neglect of intentional, meaningful prayer. Setting aside the time to pray can be a challenge. What’s more, making sure to pray the right way and for the right reasons (Matthew 6:5-18) can be just as challenging. “Being P.R.A.Y.E.R.F.U.L.” is designed with such challenges in mind.

This series of seven devotionals centers on Jesus’ foundational teachings in the Sermon on The Mount (Matthew 5–7). Jesus establishes his divine authority, sets forth what is required to live a meaningful life, and makes the choices we have before us clear. We pray this series will encourage you to pursue righteousness and the kingdom of heaven with more clarity, honesty, and fervor.

Welcome to Week 3 of FearBusters! In this devotional series, we'll be looking at how to overcome fear through Jesus. When we're surrounded by illness and uncertainty, Jesus tells us to keep our eyes fixed on Him. This week we are learning that God loves us. We'll be studying the Easter story and our memory verse in Matthew 28:5-6.

Genesis 4:26 speaks of early mankind "worshiping the Lord by name." But what did such worship signify in millennia past? What are its implications for Believers today? This 5-day study will explore how we, like our spiritual ancestors, can take a cultural stand in everyday worship. We, too, can call upon the name of the Lord!

In part 2 of 4 of the Feed Catechism's Character Calling series, we will explore the relationship between accepting and receiving God’s love and loving others. We will see how commandments 5-7 provide instruction and help us dive past the literal into what it looks like in our everyday lives, taking shape within our personal character.

Discover how God’s love can rewrite your story in this 5-day plan from Matthew West. Each day is designed to help you focus on the good news of your story as a follower of Jesus. You’ll be challenged to consider the truth of what God is doing and has done in your life and focus on allowing God to be reflected in your story. My story, Your Glory!

What's your personal calling? We all need to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. Purpose and calling are closely related. From the Bible, we can clearly identify 5 reasons to exist in this world: 1. To be in relationship with Him. 2. To be in God's family 3. To be like Christ 4. To use your gifts. 5. To be on mission with God

A 4 month plan for reading through the whole Bible. The OT order is a combination of chronology and genre. The Story (Genesis – 2 Kings), The Prophets (Hosea – Zephaniah, Isaiah, Jeremiah-Ezekiel, Daniel), Wisdom (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Songs), Post-Exile perspectives (Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi). The NT order is by authorship - Luke-Paul, Matthew-Hebrews-James, Mark-Peter, John (accompanied by a Psalm a day)

A 5-day devotional on Exodus 4:1-8 and Moses' objections to God when asked to go back to his people in Egypt. It explores the trust issues that creep into our lives based on our past experiences and challenges us to overcome them and trust God.

We've all been in the place where we think we're too broken or we've messed up too much for God to use us. In those seasons, we have to remember that God is still using broken things and broken people to accomplish His will! Journey through Matthew West's new song "Broken Things" in this 5-day devotional and be reminded that no matter where you've been or what you've done, God still wants to use YOU!

If you feel frustrated and fearful due to a transition season in your work, finances, marriage, or relationships, keep reading. In this five-day devotional you will unlock the five most important keys to turning your transition into your mission. You will learn about vision (day 2), courage (day 4), and mindset (day 5) to own your transition and create your mission.

Jesus said if we drink His life-giving water we will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within us, giving us eternal life.”” John‬ ‭4:14‬. This is a 5-day devotion that looks at the practical ways we can dig those wells for a spiritually sustainable life. ‬‬

God wants you to be blessed. This exploration of the beatitudes will help you understand the characteristics that Jesus called "blessed" in the Sermon on the Mount and apply them in your life today.

Inspired by the compelling documentary, “The Long Goodbye: The Kara Tippetts Story,” this 5-day devotional gives hope and encouragement, reminding us that God is with us in our suffering. Kara powerfully and honestly shared with the world her journey as a wife and young mother of 4 who faced terminal breast cancer. Kara helps us realize that life is precious and every moment is a gift.

Life is full of difficult questions and many of them often seem impossible to answer. In this 5-day plan based on his new book '12 Truths and a Lie,' author and pastor J.D. Greear walks you through 4 common lies we face today and contrasts them with a key truth about Jesus.

The word of God says in Hebrews 13:4 that marriage should be honored by all. What does this mean to us in this day and age? Delve into this 5-day devotional to know why this is important and how to honor marriage as God intended. We pray that this devotional will enrich your marriage and bring you one step closer to each other and God.

In a world that is seemingly losing its footing, Jesus, in the greatest sermon ever delivered, challenges us to take the higher ground. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is a powerful message that has captivated hearts for centuries, and now you have the opportunity to journey through it one day at a time, gaining a deeper understanding of its profound wisdom and application in your life.

This plan is written for people who help others. It’s a 5-day devotional with simple journal prompts designed to help you recover your first love for Jesus, find healing for yourself, and receive God’s commendation to continue helping others. Hopefully, as you read about Jesus’ responses in Luke Chapter 4, His experience will help you feel understood and inspire you to persevere for others.

Marriage is designed by God to show the world a picture of Christ’s relationship with the church. Why God would use our imperfect marriages to illustrate His perfect love is a mystery, but the implications are clear. How we live behind closed doors matters. This study will examine the marriage principles hidden within Ephesians 4:32 – 5:32 and help you reflect God’s love to a watching world.

Jesus ushered in a Kingdom that was upside down but needed to be lived from the inside out. In the Sermon on the Mount, He teaches the right interpretation of the law. This plan is by Navaz D'Cruz and Lasya D'Cruz based on a sermon series at Word Of Grace Church.