Matthew

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Wisdom.” [Note: All Scriptures are quoted in the GNT.]

Daily Bible Reading – September 2023, God’s Saving Word: Wisdom

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


Matthew 8-12: The Mission of the Kingdom

Set aside seven days to pray and reflect upon the wisdom and insight Jesus gave us through the Lord’s Prayer. It is the model for prayer that Jesus taught His disciples and that can bless and teach us today. This devotional will give you an insider’s understanding as to what our Heavenly Father desires for us. 

Discovering  the Lord’s Prayer

Who is Jesus? This is the ultimate question. Because if Jesus really is who He said He is, it changes everything. But if Jesus is not who He said He is, it also changes everything. Join us in part one of our journey through the Gospel of Matthew to discover the answer to this ultimate question.

Who Is Jesus? Part 1

What does it truly mean to serve Jesus? In a world filled with need, pain and uncertainty, small acts of kindness can feel insignificant. Yet, Jesus reminds us in Matthew 25:40 that when we serve others, we are serving him.  

Through real-life stories of transformation, this four-day devotional will challenge and inspire you to put your faith into action.

Join us as we explore how to walk in obedience, trust our Good Shepherd and serve with love and purpose — unto Jesus.

Unto Jesus: Serving With Love and Purpose

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this insightful, wisdom filled devotional. Why worry about things that you‬‬ cannot change. When you worry, you begin to worship your problem. A worry is a care that has not been “cast” to God. ‭‭God doesn’t want you to carry that weight. Cast your worries over to Him. Let God transform your heart as you read this powerful devotional. 

Take No Thought.

Join us for 7 days of exploring the Lord's Prayer. Each day focuses on a different part of this simple but powerful prayer, helping you understand its meaning and apply it to your daily life. Through thoughtful reflections and practical application, you'll discover how these ancient words can transform your prayer life and deepen your relationship with God.

Finding Freedom: The Lord’s Prayer

In Matthew 5:38-48, Jesus doesn’t shy away from giving us the very challenging command to love our enemies. 

Now, maybe you are a man who rightly discerns that you don’t have any “enemies.”  But for our purposes, we are going to define “enemies” as those people who have wronged us, and/or hurt us, and/or who are very difficult to love.

Men, we need the love of Christ within us to really love all people the way He wants us to. This week, we will explore how. 

Written by Tim Bergmann. 

How Do I Love My Enemies?

In this YouVersion Plan, Eric Petree reveals how we can come to live limitless! God intended for us to live our lives out in ways that defy the ordinary. What does God have planned for you in your life? Is your capacity ready? Are we ready for all that God has for us? Let’s get started!