Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 3:8

Are you living an authentic Christian life? I pray these guided audio meditations will encourage you to examine your own life for proof of spiritual fruit. To be invited to remove your worldly disguise and put on your true self of God's creation. And show evidence of a changed heart by transferring your stress to God and placing your concerns where they belong: on the things of God.

Unfortunately for many of us, the word repentance conjures up the image of a zealous street preacher waving a “turn or burn” poster, imposing on his frightened audience the threat of eternal damnation. Fortunately, there is a better way to look at repentance.

What’s the point of revival? Is it real? What does it really mean? In this 3-day devotional, you’ll discover the deeper purpose of revival and how it can ignite your heart and mind to stay focused on the cross of Christ.

JESUS: HIS LIFE, a new series on HISTORY, explores Jesus through the lens of those closest to Him, and this devotional is designed to inspire you with stories of people in the Bible whose lives were dramatically changed by Jesus, in part because their expectations of who they thought He was or who they wanted Him to be were way off.

Don’t allow the sexual myths of this world as it relates to relationships to negatively influence your commitment and walk with Jesus Christ. In this Bible plan, readers will discover through scripture the importance of actively Debunking Sex Myths with the Word of God as they purposefully aim towards God’s target of sexual purity.

Museum of the Bible explores the impact of the Bible within popular television shows in this 5-day reading plan. Dive in to TV Shows and the Bible and discover how scripture and biblical themes have been woven into the dialogue, show themes and even some of the actors' own personal experiences. 

Genuine revival, born out of genuine love for God, does not happen around us; it happens in us. These devotions will encourage you to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Through this plan you will better understand the power of God’s complete redemption and wholeness, preparing you to carry His light into the darkness. Let His revival rise in you.

There is a surprising consensus—all over the world and all through history—that the best thing we do is love. So we are faced with puzzling questions: Why don’t we love more? Why aren’t we better at it? In this devotional adapted from his book This Hallelujah Banquet, pastor Eugene H. Petersen urges us to examine the condition of our love.

Baptism is the seventh in a series of studies that help you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we look at what the Bible says about the meaning of baptism and when you should be baptized. This plan is particularly for followers of Jesus who have not yet been baptized.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

Our Saviour King came into this world not riding on a horse, surrounded by an army, wearing armor, or crowned with a golden crown. No, our Saviour came into the world as a baby, unexpected, unannounced, and unexceptionally. We hope that through this plan, as you reflect on the meaning of the birth of Jesus Christ, you’ll be reminded that Christmas isn’t just an event in history to be remembered.

The Good News of Jesus changes everything. Through Jesus, our sins are forgiven, our pasts are redeemed, and our futures are secure. In Him we have reconciliation, transformation, hope, and a purpose. In the following lessons, we’ll look at situations in the Bible that show the powerful, transformational power of the Gospel for those who hear it for the very first time.

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus's life and ministry. This 5-day series traces John's testimony through readings from the Gospels. Just as John was sent to prepare the way for Jesus and point people to him, we have the privilege of also pointing others to Christ. As you prepare for Christmas, these devotionals will help you see how you can be a vessel of God’s love.

John the Baptist's call for repentance still speaks to us today! What does authentic repentance look like? This is part two of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

Often, we can be overwhelmed by the symptoms of sin in our lives but afraid to look at the root of our sin. This plan will teach us how to examine the roots of our actions and the fruits they produce. ‘Heart of a Woman’ (a full-length Bible study) and ‘Lord, Look Inside My Heart’ (abridged paperback) are available online.

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 2nd of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Hearing God speak or doing what God requires is more difficult than we realise – because life can be complicated. Watch how people do it.

Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. We have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

This series – “Gracious Jesus” is a deep dive into the life and teachings of Jesus from the gospels. Historical context is brought in to enrich and bring a more accurate dimension of the context of Jesus’ life. Most importantly, if we are receptive to the Spirit, He opens our spiritual eyes to see God, the world around and ourselves with completely new perspectives.

The One Year Pray for the Family Bible invites us to deepen our relationships with God and the families he has given us. Daily prayer prompts focus on some of the most pressing issues facing families today. Each day’s Scripture reading helps us discover answers and guidance in God’s Word. This is a one week reading plan taken from the One Year Pray for the Family Bible.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

Sometimes, everything in life seems to get stuck, and we desperately need a fresh start. Mark describes how God made a new beginning possible by sending His Son to earth. This reading plan shows what it means to leave our old life behind and start over - with the Lord Jesus.

Behold: The Story is a series of 10 devotionals based on our album by the same name which is inspired by the narrative of scripture and explores themes such as creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. Our hope is that these devos, drawn from the beauty of scripture and paired with the songs from this album, would help create space for a deep time of worship, prayer, and intimacy with God.

There are growing, ungodly opinions of how our churches and Christian communities should conduct themselves. There’s a lot of misdirection. Young adults give the impression that they are unsure of what is morally correct. Many fellow Christians wish to take the easy road by staying quiet; regardless of their loudly protesting and discerning thoughts. The world desperately needs Christian mavericks to lead the way, without fear, and with sound advice. This devotional is written to encourage Christians to be Mavericks for Christ and to stand for what is right without fear of having an unpopular opinion.

Perfect for anyone in the investigative stages of their spiritual journey, this 14-day reading plan includes content from the NIV The Journey Bible. It will help you discover the practical aspects of Christianity, to better understand God, and how YOU fit into His plan!

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.