Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 3:17

What is baptism? Should I get baptized? Why is it important? Do I have to get baptized to be a Christian? Whether you have questions about baptism or you’re simply looking for a short devotional to read before or after being baptized, this Life.Church Bible Plan is perfect for starting today. 

Have you lost your job? Are you not where you thought you would be at this point in your life and career? Is your business not going as well as you had hoped? Take heart, believer! Know that you are not alone. Adversity and failure are inevitable as we take risks in this life. As the Scriptures in this plan will reveal, our response to failure can be one of the most powerful means of sanctification and preaching the gospel to those around us.

Part 1 of "I Am A Warrior" is for every man who desires to be a warrior for God, and to be ready to fight the battles of life with Him each day. This plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling will help you become more of the warrior God created you to be.

Our Christian values tell us success doesn’t matter. But what if it does? What if God wants us to pursue success? In this three-day Bible Plan, we explore the difference between worldly success and godly success, and how God has designed us to pursue the latter.

When the Son of God became a man, the glory of the Father was manifested on Earth. In this devotional, there are principles of life that will help you properly recognize the Son of God, see his strategy for victory, and understand your purpose. The Gospel according to Matthew is filled with spiritual riches that will help you understand the principles of life necessary for a child of God.

In this part of the "Uniqueness of Christ" series, pastor Mark Rae guides us to meditate on Jesus' unique role as Messiah or Anointed One. Multiple passages in the Bible tell us what Jesus and others said about His role and how people reacted to it. How might we best respond to Jesus' unique role?

What did Jesus know and understand about His impending death? What caused Him such anguish and made Him so despondent that He felt like He could literally die at that moment? As I’ve pondered these questions, I believe there are at least three things that Jesus knew would transpire in the next 24 hours that terrified and overwhelmed Him. Over the next three days, I want to explore these three things with you.

You want to make an impact. But making an impact feels more complicated than ever. Jesus lived the most impactful life there ever was, but it wasn’t in the way anyone expected. Jesus lived a humble life, in community with imperfect people—ultimately defeating death to give us resurrected life. The life of Jesus provides powerful insight into how we can live impactful lives. What impact can you make?

Do you ever feel like you have to prove your worth? Or maybe, deep down, you're wondering if you're truly seen and loved just as you are. In this three-day plan, Megan Marshman leads you through scriptures that reveal the heart of a God who thinks you're a pretty big deal. Before you do anything, God is already wild about you. You'll explore the unconditional love God has, how it's not based on what you do but on who you are, and how this can radically change the way you live.

With death on the cross knocking at His door, Jesus’ final prayers were spent on unity. But why? Of everything He could have prayed for, why did Jesus make unity the priority? Based on ideas from Designed For More book, join author Lucas Ramirez to discover God’s great passion for unity, why it must become a priority for us, and the role you play in becoming the answer to Jesus’ prayer!

As Christians, we have several disciplines that are significant to living out our faith on a daily basis. These four devotions will help fathers guide their families in why these disciplines are essential to the Christian faith. We encourage you to share these at your dinner table.

It seems like everyone is searching for “work-life balance” only to find the ideal elusive and out of reach. Maybe that’s because we’re searching for the wrong thing. In this four-day plan I will propose a better, and I believe, more biblical approach for fulfilling all of our roles with excellence for the glory of God.

This plan will empower readers with powerful biblical principles on leadership. From Joseph and Gideon to Jesus Himself, you will explore a variety of leaders in God’s Word and highlight the lessons we can learn from their decisions.

The four living creatures mentioned in the Bible depict the glorious characteristics of Jesus that we must possess to be effective Christians. Now, we take a look at Jesus’ humanity. As we examine the nature of man, you will learn how to exhibit the attributes that bring about efficacy in your spiritual life

In the Bible, you regularly see water baptism recurring. Even Jesus was submerged in water. In this plan, we investigate the meaning of water baptism, infant baptism, the timing of baptizing, and the command to baptize. So if you want to know more about baptizing, this is the plan for you!

It’s common to struggle as a dad. We feel the pressure, awkward silences, and constant comparison. At UNCOMMEN we believe God designed men to win as leaders, husbands, and dads. In just a few minutes each day, we’ll stretch those dad muscles and help you invest in one of the greatest callings a man can have: being a dad.

Praying the Sign of the Cross traces its origins back to the very early Christians marking a cross on their foreheads. The practice has developed over time and is now a regular practice for over a billion people around the world. Through this Bible study we will explore the practice of the prayer and also the enormity of the mystery of the Trinity and the sacrifice of our ever-loving God.

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.

Have you ever considered that God’s missional plan for you most likely sits in your everyday life, which includes the many hours spent at work? Only a small percentage of Christians are called to full time church ministry but we are all instructed to ‘go and make disciples’. Wherever God has positioned you, this is where you are called to influence. You may ask, “Who am I to influence?” and “How do I do this in practice?” Let’s explore these questions together over the next 5 days.

God wants fathers to be the priest, prophet and king of their households, as well as an example for their sons. Angus Buchan encourages fathers to nourish, protect and develop the relationships they have with their sons. Through this an important family bond is strengthened, which has a significant impact on society at large.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the eleventh part "The Living Word." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

John the Baptist told people that the Messiah, Jesus, was coming. He told them to be ready! The same message is true for us today. Jesus will come again, and we too need to be ready.

What are you afraid of? What’s wrong with being "one of them"? This 5-day Bible Plan is designed to inspire and encourage you to take your faith to a deeper level. To be 'one of them' is to accept the assignment to win souls and make disciples. These devotions will help you to stand bold in this broken world and declare that you are "One of Them"!

Are you burned out on the message of "hustle harder" and eager to find a new rhythm for life? If you are exhausted and ready to exchange busy for obedience, and fear of missing out for spiritual maturity, this is for you. Obedience over hustle is about partnering with God and surrendering the heart bent on striving.

WHAT ARE THE BARRIERS THAT GET IN THE WAY OF MY CALLING? Deep down we know God has more for us, so let’s identify and break down some barriers that get in the way of God’s calling. These 5 days will apply God’s Word to help you understand how God is calling you.