Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 4:1
God Does Not Tempt Man
3 Days
Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful devotional. God cannot be tempted with evil — neither does God tempt man. Let no man say when he is tempted that He’s tempted of God. Temptation does not come from God. God does not entice you to sin. Satan lures. The enemy entices. Satan wants to draw you away from communing and connecting with Christ. Surrender to Christ.
The Daily Dose
3 Days
Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding five-day plan. This plan is based on Pastor Meredith Pizzurro's message, "The Daily Dose July 2020." Read through God’s Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration and group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.
3-Day Fitness Devotional (Includes Workouts)
3 Days
The world would lead us to believe that fitness is all about self-glorification. This Fitness Devotional wants to change that narrative and turn your workout time into a time of God-glorifying physical and spiritual growth. You’ll unpack biblical principles that relate to combining faith with fitness. Then, each day, you’ll apply what you read through a FaithFit workout combining bodyweight exercise with Scripture-based encouragement.
Commitment
3 Days
Many Christians are content with talking about their allegiance to Christ, but fewer show evidence of true commitment. Real commitment involves more than mere words. It is about obedience, discipline, and determination. It will not only help us understand our purpose in life but also help see us through its storms and struggles. Let bestselling author Lois Evans guide you into a deeper level of commitment to Christ.
EASTER SPIRITUAL INVENTORY
3 Days
Easter comes once a year, but God meant for us to live it daily. God created you and me in His image, and He ‘lent’ us a designated time upon earth, as we are ‘meant’ to fulfill a purpose. God ‘sent’ Jesus as a sacrificial lamb to cleanse us of all unrighteousness. Easter is a great time to take spiritual inventory so we can live our purpose!
Overcoming Habitual Sin
3 Days
Many Christians become stuck in sin patterns and have little hope breaking free. This can lead to deep guilt, shame, and discouragement. In this three-day plan, you will begin a journey toward overcoming habitual sin by getting to the root of the issues through the power of Christ. Join us today.
Hearing the Holy Spirit
3 Days
The Holy Spirit played a major role in the life of Jesus. Jesus depended on Him and defended Him in front of others. Similarly, He desires that we live a life dependent on Him. As believers, the sacrifice of Jesus gives us access to be born again, filled and led by the Holy Spirit. Learn more about how you can be led by the Holy Spirit in your daily life.
TheLionWithin.Us: How to Resist Temptation
3 Days
No one ever wakes up and says today is the day I’m going to fall into temptation and ruin my life, yet all too often the spiral of events begins with one bad decision. Understanding how Jesus dealt with temptations equips us to be better prepared when they come our way.
3 Strategies When Troubles Pile On
3 Days
Have you ever had a bunch of troubles happen all at once? I have! It’s all part of the enemy’s plan to get us feeling overwhelmed and worn down. He applies the pressure! But take heart – he is a liar and you’re more than a conqueror. Here are 3 things I do when troubles seem to be stacking on top of each other…
Overcoming Temptation
3 Days
On our journeys of faith, we face temptations to veer from the path and return to our old lives. Our “Yes” to Jesus gets challenged by the Enemy’s tempting deceptions and snares. So, what do we do when temptation comes? This devotional helps us understand the true nature of temptation and reminds us of the power we have in Christ to overcome it!
Overcoming Temptations - Lessons From Jesus’ Life
4 Days
Temptations are all around us. Deceptions come to us in the subtlest ways. How can we overcome them? What are the tools the Bible gives us to guard against the evil one? In this four-day devotional we look at the three temptations of Jesus Christ, how He victoriously overcame them and how we can apply some of His principles in our lives.
Make Room
4 Days
What do you value most? What is your priority? That thing that comes before everything else. Is it God? Family? Friends? Fame? Wealth? Clout? During these next four days we are going to explore what we value most and discover how the spiritual disciplines of fasting and worship work together to help us keep first things first.
Faith & Prejudice | Restoring Oneness
4 Days
Hearts were ripped open after watching George Floyd's murder in 2020; but how could such a thing happen repeatedly over centuries and what is the Christian response to it? This devotional is designed to offer a theological framework for the practical steps needed to right the wrongs of racial injustice in America.
Thinking Truth
4 Days
What we think about most impacts the decisions and direction of our life. Think lies, and you’ll fall. Think truth, and you’ll arrive at God’s calling and promises for your life. In this five-day study, you’ll learn how to fight off the accusations and temptations that we all struggle with and win the battle for your mind.
Being With Jesus: Solitude and Silence
4 Days
Did you know that God created you in His image? And that you have a unique purpose in God’s Kingdom. In this reading plan, we will consider how your unique personality impacts your quiet time with God, how your quiet time with Jesus is a gift to you and your community, and how as a community of Christ followers, we need each other in order to become more like Jesus.
Fighting Loneliness: Created for Community & Meaningful Companionship
4 Days
Loneliness is a struggle many of us face, whether it’s the ache of physical isolation or the deep emotional loneliness that lingers even in a crowd. But God never intended for us to walk this life alone. This 4-day devotional by Amorita Weaver explores the roots of loneliness, the different ways it manifests, and how we can combat it through the companionship of community and our relationship with God. Through biblical insights and personal reflections, you'll discover how God’s Word guides us to find connection, healing, and joy in relationships that reflect His love.
Broken Things Devotional - Matthew West
5 Days
We've all been in the place where we think we're too broken or we've messed up too much for God to use us. In those seasons, we have to remember that God is still using broken things and broken people to accomplish His will! Journey through Matthew West's new song "Broken Things" in this 5-day devotional and be reminded that no matter where you've been or what you've done, God still wants to use YOU!
Reset Your Mind: Overhauling Toxic Thoughts
5 Days
Do you ever feel like you have little control over the thoughts in your head? Most of us struggle with negativity, worry, and other toxic thoughts. In this 5-day Bible Plan, we’ll learn how to overhaul toxic thoughts, reset our minds, and focus our thinking on Christ.
Reclaiming Social Media
5 Days
Is social media consuming your time and attention? Is this glorifying to God, or does something need to change with your relationship to social media? In this 5-day Bible Plan, you’ll discover Biblical insights to reclaim and sanctify your relationship with social media.
Immune to Fear
5 Days
Right now the world is not only talking about a deadly virus non-stop but is directly feeling its effects in seemingly every person. If that is you, we have a 5 Day devotional designed to help build your faith up and arm you with the Word of God; not only to help you face these challenges but to thrive and come through in these difficult times.
What is Spiritual Warfare?
5 Days
If we choose to follow Christ, we’re engaged in spiritual warfare. It’s unseen and often undetected, but just because we can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s nonexistent. Our spiritual enemy desires to disrupt our lives so we’ll live miserably. In this 5-day Plan, learn how to find victory by relying on God’s strength because it’s available. We just have to begin using it.
40: The Temptation of Christ
5 Days
This plan will walk you through and unpack Jesus and the 40 days he spent in the wilderness.
Get Your Mind Right Pt.2
5 Days
Read through God’s Word, within each devotional, and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.