Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 17:5

No relationship is as unique and special as the one shared by God the Father and God the Son. Let's examine that heavenly relationship closely in this three–day devotional plan and reflect on how we can apply it to our personal walk with Christ and our relationship with others.

What might you find in your medical history, or in your school transcript, that sets you apart from everyone else? What makes you unique? In this last part of the “Uniqueness of Christ” series, pastor Mark Rae lets us dive into Jesus’ unique record. Three events make Him unique. This devotional dives into them.

There are Biblical principles on how to Define and Discern Godly relationships. As believers, we honor God in how we choose and steward the associations entrusted to us. In this devotional, we walk through three principles: Defining, Discerning, and Disconnecting from ungodly connections that hinder our growth in Christ.

Have you been praying for a miracle but can’t seem to find evidence of one within reach? In this 4-day devotional by Larry and Tiz Huch, you will learn about the depth and greatness of God’s love that points to His miraculous work in the big and small things of our lives each day. You don’t have to wonder if God is for you—you can know that He is.

People have prayed the Rosary since the 1200’s. This Bible study will explore the scriptures reflected on during this amazing form of meditative prayer. There are four sets of ‘mysteries’ to reflect upon in the Rosary. This one is the ‘Mysteries of Light’ as they focus on Jesus as the Light of the World.

There are some names in the Bible that everyone knows: Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Mary, Peter, Paul. But the Bible is also full of stories with unnamed characters. People who made a difference not in the spotlight, but in the shadows. We often think they and we are insignificant if the spotlight is not on. But here's the good news: God chooses and uses shadow Christians.

Do you long to “make disciples who make disciples,” to follow Jesus’ mandate in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)? If so, you may have found that it can be difficult to find role models for this process. Whose example can you follow? What does disciplemaking look like in everyday life? Let’s dive into the New Testament to see how five men and women invested in others Life-to-Life.

The following reading plan will take you deeper into the three concepts of Spirit, Soul, and Body at a steady pace, building on the message of Jesus' finished work. It will stretch, challenge, and grow you as his follower. Make sure to allow the Holy Spirit space to work in you and to shape you. See the impact for yourself. This is the last of four plans.

We can either allow our hardships to drag us down into hopelessness, or in our hardships, we can allow the gospel to lift us up into the New Testament hope that we have in Christ.

The experience of beauty does something profound and powerful within the heart and soul of every human being. We were made by God but also for Him and His beauty. Pastor Steve DeWitt invites us to taste and see how God is the beauty behind all beauty.

What do Christians believe? Division and controversy seem to be rampant today, but for 2,000 years, Christ-followers have been unified in belief. The oldest confession of faith, the Apostles’ Creed, reminds and teaches us what we believe. In this reading plan, take a fresh look at the Apostles Creed, discovering the major beliefs of Christianity and how the Creed prepares us to share what we believe.

Mountains are one of God’s favorite places to meet with his people. From the Mount of Creation in Genesis 1 to the Mount of the Great Commission in Matthew 28, mountains regularly serve as holy ground for connecting with God. During this plan, Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong guides readers through five mountaintop Bible stories. Watch as God reveals His character and invites His children to enjoy His presence.

Scripture says God is omnipresent—He’s present everywhere at the same time. So why doesn’t that always feel true? Why does God sometimes seem so distant? And if God is with us, why does He allow us to suffer? Knowing God is ever-present in our lives brings assurance to our souls. In this five-day reading plan, we’ll explore what it means to experience God's presence.

From "Let there be light." to the final "Amen", God’s big story is about friendship. In this inspiring five-day reading plan, Phil Knox explores the power of friendship, and it's pressures. Learn how to manage relationships the way Jesus did, and how making friends with a diversity of people proclaims the gospel to a lonely, fractured world. Discover the truth; the best of friends is Jesus Himself.

It’s hard to know a God you don’t understand, and it’s hard to love a God you don’t know. But our God wants to be known and loved, and He’s told us a lot about Himself in His Word—particularly that He is a “three-in-one” God. This five-day devotional will help you better understand God’s triune nature, so you can find deeper intimacy in Him.

Success in our professional and spiritual life isn’t just about our commitment; it’s also about the relationships we intentionally build. The connections we nurture can either propel us forward or hold us back. As women seeking growth in all areas of life, it’s essential to surround ourselves with people who align with our values, support our purpose, and inspire us to become who God has called us to be. This devotional will help you reflect on your relationships, and show you how to cultivate intentional, life-giving connections.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 17 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  There are many aspects to revelation. Here in this Bible plan we look at some of them. Sometimes they are simple. Other times they are profound and life-changing. 

We are all born of a woman—an unchanging fact. We are the manifestation of both parents, and as we grow, we see both physical and characteristic similarities. Jesus, although born of a woman, was not the manifestation of Mary and Joseph – but of God Himself. In Plan 1 of 19, John shows us how Jesus isn’t just the Son of God – but God Himself.

Are you ready to deepen your connection with God? This plan provides practical strategies for incorporating the ancient sacred practice of prayer and fasting into modern-day life with steps and insights drawn from personal experience and research. Prayer and fasting usher in miraculous breakthroughs and spiritual growth! This plan will help you grow your faith and encourage you to pray and fast again or try it for the first time!

“May God make his face shine on you” is not sentimental cliché. It’s a powerful statement of the intimate relationship God wants people to experience in his presence. The blessing authored by God himself was audacious in the historical context in which it was given and it encapsulates a shocking (and wonderful) future hope of relating to God face-to-face. It calls us to reflect his shine into the world.

Do you ever feel like parts of you, especially your relationship with God, are hidden from the eyes of others? Do you ever feel lost in the world as someone who has found Jesus Christ? Do you ever feel like some parts of your walk with God are impossible for even your Christian brothers and sisters to fully comprehend? Every Christian in some way is hidden with Christ in God.

Black women of faith are leaders in every area of society, and we want to lead well. What does that look like? Now is the time for integrating wellness principles and practices into our leadership. Join me in gleaning from the transformative dialogue Jesus had with the unnamed woman at the well—and gleaning from her leadership after the biblical story ends.

Why study Jesus Christ and leadership? It's simple – no person whether male or female has had as great or greater impact on human civilization than Jesus Christ. This daily devotional walks you through the interactions Jesus had with the different characters in Matthew's Gospel and what can be gleaned from our Savior's leadership style from these relationships.

Choose to know Christ more in this season of confusion and choose faith over fear during uncertain times. We hope that as you read this plan you will step into the future confidentially irrespective of what each day brings.

Do you have mountains in your life, areas in your walk with God that are hard to overcome? Do you have the faith to climb? Explore faith from a whole new perspective that will move mountains. This plan talks about mountain-moving faith, where the term came from, and how to get it. Want to make a difference in your walk with God? This is the plan for you.