Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 19:8

In a world oriented around finding love in another, how must single Christians navigate their way? Rico Smith provides four days of encouragement to those who might have discovered the love of Christ, but not the intimate love of another.

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the hard work of keeping your marriage healthy. Landmark events are one thing, but the quality of life along the way is even more important. This 5-day plan deals with communication, romance, finances, and other essentials for a healthy marriage.

Journey with Uncommen as we consider the purpose of marriage, how we can better serve each other as husband and wife, the mysterious role marriages play, and why Jesus is our ultimate hope. We hope you’ll learn how to live as one.

One of the most critical determinants of our life as believers is how we interpret scripture. This plan takes a look at Jesus as our interpreter of scripture and what that means for our approach to reading the bible. We pray that it makes your time in the scripture even more life-giving!

Many good people have been wounded by spouses they loved, only to be further wounded by their communities and churches. Is “God hates divorce” really all we have to say to them? Let this devotional equip you to minister with grace to those wounded by divorce.

Are you married?  If so, congratulations!  You have been blessed.  Your wife is a gift from God (Proverbs 18:22), and no matter the state of your marriage at present, the covenant relationship you share with her is a God-ordained privilege.  This privilege of marriage comes with responsibility, not only to your spouse, but also to God, as marriage itself is a metaphor for Jesus’ relationship to the Church.  Want to glorify God and help advance the Gospel?  Learn how to love your wife well!

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 the fifth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus describes His Kingdom rules.  Jesus compares their understanding of Moses’ Law with true kingdom rules.  Let them reveal God’s heart to us. 

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 19 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus shows how we must forgive and God’s perspective on marriage and the family.

Marriage is one of the pillars of society and a holy covenant before God and between people. Today, people seldom honor marriage according to God's standards.

You can have a great marriage. The choices you make today will determine the marriage you will have tomorrow. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel and his wife, Amy, show you how five commitments can help you fail-proof your marriage: Seek God, fight fair, have fun, stay pure, and never give up. Get the marriage you always wanted, starting right now — from this day forward.

What exactly happened, “In the beginning …” and in the time that followed? Throughout most of history, Genesis was considered an accurate and reliable record, but over the past 250 years, it has become one of the most controversial books of all time. Events like Creation of the universe in six days, a real Adam and Eve, and a global Flood are now questioned by many… including some Christians. Study the compelling truth Genesis provides in this 7-day plan inspired by the feature film IS GENESIS HISTORY?

At Awesome Marriage we surveyed a large cross-section of millennial couples to identify the unique challenges they face in their marriages. This plan, by Dr. Kim Kimberling, is the result of that survey. We will deal with seven questions that the survey revealed as the most relevant and unique challenges that millennials face as we look in-depth at divorce, responsibility, careers, community, social media, role models, and purity.

Jesus loved questions. Of the 183 questions Jesus was asked by people, He most often answered by asking a question Himself. It was the most common way He helped people grow. Join Tom Hughes, author of the book Curious and pastor of Christian Assembly Church in Los Angeles on this 7-day journey watching your faith grow as you respond to the questions Jesus is still asking.

This plan covers just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Jesus’ life and ministry! Jesus was bold but humble, peaceful but stood up for what was right, and a lover of the unlovable. Whether you are 8 or 88, dive headfirst into these devotions as a starting point to learn both about His life and how you too can be like Jesus!

During this nine day reading plan you will explore God’s design and purpose for marriage. We will also discuss five habits of a healthy, God-honoring marriage and how you can incorporate them into your own marriage. So whether your marriage is “going well” and you’re looking for a little more or you’re about to “throw in the towel” and call it quits, this plan can help!

This reading plan explores the first Gospel. This Gospel explains that Jesus was the king of Jews that brought the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus didn't arrive in the way people expected.

This plan helps to rethink the Biblical view of pleasure and shows how our pursuit of pleasure mirrors our pursuit of God. By revisiting the goodness of God in Scripture, we also see one of His greatest parts of creation emerge anew. This is the “life to the full” Jesus told us about.

Favor is simply God's supernatural provision that enables us to live beyond our natural abilities. It is available to everyone, and it comes by grace. Learn how to pursue God's favor over the next 21 days, and ready yourself for an outpouring of favor that will accelerate your kingdom assignment!

This 16-day devotional (with two catch-up days) was written for couples in ministry roles by couples in ministry roles. At Leading and Loving It, we believe that ministries will not be healthy unless marriages are healthy first. You and your spouse will discuss a variety of topics including communication, finances and sexual intimacy!

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Matthew’s Gospel opens the New Testament by brilliantly introducing the culmination of the entire Old Testament story. After thousands of years and dozens of generations, Jesus had come “to save his people from their sins” (Mathew 1:21). Matthew focuses on Jesus as King of Kings, who had come to reign on the throne of David forever.

Exploring Scripture can align ourselves with truth and help us grow in our relationship with God. The devotionals in this plan are not designed to unpack the meaning of passages for you, but to help guide exploring Scripture personally. We will be journeying through the Bible with Jesus by taking 30 days to follow this Scripture reading plan.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and a prayer and prayer concern 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 Life-Giving Word of Wisdom.”

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. December focuses on Matthew. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.

Too many people today do little or no preparation when it comes to marriage; instead focusing their energy on a one-day wedding event! The Bible says, "Two are better than one, for they have a better reward!" For these results and rewards to follow your marriage, there is a preparation phase before marriage because it is when preparation and opportunity meet together that destinies happen.