Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 8:20
Injured by the Church
3 Days
Jesus is perfect. But churches are filled with Christians who are still on the way to resemble him. It is therefore possible that you have been hurt by Christians. I want to help you overcome these wounds so that you can live connected to the body of Christ and not fall into the trap of isolation and bitterness.
Homeless Jesus
3 Days
"Whatever you've done for one of the least of these, you've done it unto me." It was as if God was in disguise, walking among us, yet not having even the normal comforts—like a regular place to sleep. But it's the way it was; he came for everybody, and he identified with everybody—even the homeless.
The Case For Christ: Songs Inspired By The Original Motion Picture
4 Days
This 4-day devotional is based on the song, "The Case For Christ" by JT Murrell from the album, The Case For Christ: Songs Inspired By The Original Motion Picture. This plan explores the scriptures behind the album's opening anthem. The song "The Case For Christ" was written by Matt Toney.
Physician, Heal Yourself (S3-E3)
4 Days
This reading plan explores some of the themes in the "Physician, Heal Yourself" episode of The Chosen TV Series. Reflect, dive into the Bible, and enjoy what Jesus says to you.
Singleness: A 5-Day Devotional
5 Days
Loneliness is a human longing, and it its very existence points to something common to us all. This 5-day devotional reading plan is aimed at helping you turn to God—who meets us where we are and draws us to himself.
The Cure For Burnout
5 days
“Burnout can be defined as a loss of enthusiasm, energy, idealism, perspective, and purpose; it has been described as trying to run a marathon at full speed.” ― Kathleen Kendall-Tackett Ph.D. Jesus promised to give rest to people in that condition. In this plan, we can find a real solution to this problem that is affecting almost everyone in our hectic world. Enjoy it!
The Best News Ever: You’re the Worst Person in the World
5 Days
This reading plan from Scarlet Hiltibidal is an invitation to give up your striving, to accept that you are the worst, to embrace that you are poor in spirit, and to receive the perfect love from the very best: Jesus. God’s offering to us—the broken, the hopeless, the try-hards, and the imperfect—leads us to humility, repentance, and dependence on Jesus as our Savior. That’s where we find freedom and joy.
Heaven's Light Breaking: A 5-Day Advent Devotional
5 Days
This Christmas, take time each day to slow down and focus on the joy of the season. In this 5-day Advent reading plan, best-selling author and pastor Greg Laurie shares wisdom, Scripture, and prayers designed to help you connect with God and find hope and peace amid the holiday rush. Adapted from his brand-new 25-day Advent devotional 'Heaven's Light Breaking.'
Healing & Freedom - Disciple Makers Series #9
6 Days
Jesus has come to bring healing and freedom. 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 ninth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus recites the Messianic promises – and then does them! Come watch a Man keep His promises.
Called to Follow
6 Days
Have you ever wondered what your calling in life is? It is an important question to ask oneself. And what better place to answer this important question than to look at how Jesus called his first disciples, as recorded in the Gospels. As we discover God’s calling on our lives, we will allow Jesus to rearrange our priorities – and it all starts with a relationship, with following him.
The Ways of Jesus
6 Days
What are the ways of Jesus? Jesus has called you and then has asked you to follow him. How do followers begin to live in the ways of Jesus?
Why Follow Jesus?
6 Days
Stop whatever you’re doing and start reading this Bible Plan. You’ll learn more about what it means to follow the unique, unpredictable, unrivaled Jesus who walked this earth to bring us closer to God. This six-day Bible Plan with video clips from The Loop Show will help you learn who Jesus is, why He’s worth following, and what that looks like today.
My Comfort Is Jesus
7 Days
Jesus is more than a role model or powerful historical figure. He is our hope and our joy. Our rock and our crown. In this plan, best-selling author Ray Comfort shares devotions from My Comfort Is Jesus to help you commit your day to the light of the world.
Gracious Jesus 6 - the King’s Touch
7 Days
His hand brings healing to many. He touches the untouchable. His voice calms the seas and speaks power. He breathes new life into lives shattered and wasted by demonic influences. He even stops a pandemic. So simple, yet so powerful. So gentle yet so full of authority. So loving, yet tough on the hard-hearted! This is King Jesus, who walked among us and lives within us even today.
Matthew's Message: Seven Nuggets
7 Days
Be blessed through the Gospel of Matthew and seven insightful devotionals inspired by it. Each day offers a unique perspective on key passages, guiding you to delve deeper into the profound teachings found within Matthew's Gospel. From the revelation of Jesus as Savior to His compassionate ministry and the promise of His kingdom, these devotionals invite reflection, contemplation, and a deeper understanding of the profound message of hope and salvation.
A Descended God
7 Days
Emily Elliot wrote the Christmas hymn “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” in 1864 for the children and choir in her father’s church in Brighton, England. Over this week, we will look at this Christmas song verse by verse and its heartfelt and simple description of Jesus's arrival and what it means for our lives! Written by Tim Bergmann.
The Greatest Leader of All Time
8 Days
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.
MATTHEW Zúme Accountability Group
10 Days
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.
Living As If God Exists (Because He Does)
10 Days
The world tells tales that deny God. We believe many of them. The Bible tells a different story, but to understand that story we have to live it. Inspired by D. L Moody Center’s Go Dark, Shine Bright campaign, this 10-day Bible Plan challenges you to set aside stories that keep the Lord at arm’s length by engaging in practices that will ground your life in God’s story.
Following Christ
12 Days
This Bible plan is perfect for you if you have been wondering how to actually follow Jesus every day. Saying yes to Jesus is the first step of course. What follows though, is a lifelong journey of repeatedly saying yes and keeping in step with Him.
The Gospel According To Matthew
14 days
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.
HOME
17 Days
You can learn to be at home in the presence of your heavenly Father by putting into practice the things that Jesus himself did. Join John Ortberg as he walks through Dallas Willard's book, The Spirit of the Disciplines, over 17, 10-minute episodes.
NIV Once-A-Day Bible
21 Days
This is a 21 day extract of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible which organizes the New International Version Bible, the world’s most popular modern-English Bible, into 365 daily readings. This Bible includes a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional thought written by the staff at the trusted ministry Walk Thru the Bible.
NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Women
21 Days
The NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Women encourages a relationship with God through daily Bible reading. With Scripture text from the New International Version, this 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings, making it easy to read at your own pace. Each day includes a portion of Scripture from the Old Testament, the New Testament, and a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional thought specifically written for women.
NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Leaders
21 Days
This 21 day extract of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Leaders which organizes the New International Version Bible—the world’s most popular modern-English Bible—into 365 daily readings, gives you a biblical foundation for developing and refining your leadership skills. Included is a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional focused on leadership.