Matthew

Jesus taught his disciples how to pray. How does this model for prayer apply for those involved in sports?

The Lord's Prayer (For Sportspeople)

We will learn about mission from Jesus’ parables of the kingdom in Matthew 13. How do these parables apply to the task of global mission? What does Jesus say is God’s role and our role? We will be challenged to play our part in God’s mission to the world and to respond to his call to make disciples of all nations.

Mission in Jesus’ Parables of the Kingdom

 Jesus calls each of us to spread His Gospel to the world. Are you living out His calling? How are you letting Jesus transform and lead you? 

Calling

This fun plan for kids teaches real-life lessons from a Bible App for Kids story. Each day's video teaches a memory verse, a key truth, a song, and other concrete ways to help abstract truths stick. Visit www.bible.com/kids to get this free, interactive app for your kids.

The First Christmas Gift: Always With Us (Bible App for Kids)

It's through our RIDICULOUS attention to everything Jesus said and did that we discover the truth about God, and the truth about ourselves. We learn everything about God we need to know by slowing WAY down to consider WHAT Jesus actually said and did, WHO He said and did it to, and WHAT the impact of His words and actions had on people. When we let our pursuit of Jesus guide our understanding of God and His story, we are transformed by what we discover.



Paying Ridiculous Attention To Jesus

The Bible can sometimes be confusing, especially for kids and new believers. This reading plan explains 7 Biblical concepts brought up in the book of Matthew, to help you understand the book more completely. This material is taken from the Action Bible Study Bible ESV.

A Kid's Guide To Matthew

When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He began by showing what it means to be blessed in the kingdom of God.  In this 9-day devotional from Skye Jethani, he looks with fresh eyes and illustrations to understand what it would mean if we took Jesus' words seriously.  This plan is based on Skye's new book "What if Jesus Was Serious?"

Who Is Really Blessed? A 9-Day Devotional from Skye Jethani

"Pray Like This" outlines the Model Prayer Jesus gave His disciples, and shows believers today how to pray with an understanding of who God is and what He desires for our lives. 

Pray Like This

Advent is a four-week plan meant to draw our attention to the humble commencement of the Savior of our lives. This study includes four stories from Matthew and Luke. We learn God’s divine plan for the birth of Jesus Christ and experience what it was like to be present at these events. The question and answer format can be used for family devotions, group discussion, and self-study.