Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 9:13

In this three-day Bible reading plan based on Luke chapter 15, Pastor Mondy Cano shows us how the relentless love of God goes out for the obvious sinner, as for the well behaved. It is a moment in history when Jesus uses three stories of lost things and people, to forever redefine us, God, sin, and salvation. We will discover the sweet surprise that God is beyond our human expectations.

Matthew, the former tax collector turned devoted disciple, and James the Less, the brother of Matthew, are both chosen as apostles by Jesus Christ. Matthew's story reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of Christ's transformative grace. His swift response to Jesus' call is an inspiration for us to follow Christ immediately when He calls us to a higher purpose.

Many people are smiling, but hurting inside. I have discovered that God is doing something in everyone's life, and he's doing something in mine too! I'm loving/praying for strangers like never before. And they are grateful. These personal stories in my life are to help you help others move one step closer to God.

The late Brennan Manning wrote his classic The Ragamuffin Gospel for the “bedraggled, beat-up, and burnt-out,” for “anyone who has grown weary and discouraged along the Way.” If that includes you, take a journey toward the grace-filled life with these five daily devotionals.

Pastor and writer Rich Wilkerson Jr. shines a spotlight on every Christian’s calling to reach the world, seek the lost, and save sinners with Jesus’ scandalous message of the gospel of grace. The Bible calls Jesus a friend of sinners. What does that mean? In  Friend of Sinners , Rich Wilkerson Jr. shows readers the profound implications of the reality that Jesus calls us friends not because of who we are or what we have done, but because of who he is. While he was on earth, he knew that people needed to belong before they would want to behave. He understood that the power within him was greater than the darkness around him, so he loved fearlessly.

From biblical to medieval times, the sword was an offensive weapon with the shield used for defense. As modern metaphors for Christian men, the sword represents spiritual growth—transformation into Christ’s image—and the shield, moral protection—stopping the Enemy’s attacks. Derived from The Sword & Shield Men’s Devotional, iDisciple Publishing’s latest release from author Robert Noland, this 5-day study challenges and inspires men to be intentional in their faith.

This five-day journey through scripture outlines our responsibility as believers in bringing about justice and racial reconciliation.

Watch this video devotional to see how you can be a good neighbor to others the way God called you to be, despite the unrest and uncertainty in our world.

All who have ears to hear can know God’s surprising secret and enjoy a transformed life. That is what we are yearning for, after all. With God’s secret, there is no instant transformation. Through this plan, however, you will learn how to have peace and joy every day. These devotionals will teach you how to be wrecked by and for God—for good!—so you can experience true transformation.

We offer a collection of parables as spoken by Jesus and recorded in the Gospels in this reading plan series. Part 1 collection is all about the righteousness of our acts.

Do you long for health, wholeness, and freedom? Do you continue to hit wall after wall of resistance on the road to pursuing healing? You can move from the trenches of despair and sickness into newfound freedom and joy as you walk in seven keys to divine healing. By immersing yourself in Christ’s love through the power of His blood, you can find wholeness of mind, body, and heart.

Many of us deal with loneliness and isolation. You are not alone in this. We are all asking, "Who is my community and where do I belong?" The Bible shows the significance of belonging from the earliest parts of our human story—God designed us to be relational beings, made to belong to God and others. We are created in community—“let us make man in our image” (Genesis 1:26)—and for community—“it is not good that the man should be alone” (Genesis 2:18). In this 5-day reading plan, you'll unlock five practices to cultivate biblical community.

Sharing Jesus with the kids of your church is a rich, rewarding experience—but it comes with challenges, too. This Bible Plan is here to support and encourage your journey in kids’ ministry so you can lead from a place of overflow. You’ll develop foundational mindsets and learn practical approaches for effective, sustainable ministry—all modeled after the life of Jesus.

Many people dream of a big sponsor to help them realise their dreams. The King of Kings is looking for potential leaders and calling people who follow Him. The call doesn’t consider age, race, or gender. Yet this call still eludes many today. For those who wholeheartedly and completely voluntarily answer this call, their lives will never be the same. We see shining examples from all walks of life.

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.

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus extends an invitation to would-be followers to walk with Him, observe all He would do and say, and ultimately give up their lives to advance His Kingdom. In this reading plan, we will look at four different accounts where Jesus extended an invitation to "Follow Me," how each person responded to Jesus' offer, and what their responses mean for us today.

Throughout the New Testament, Jesus shows compassion toward unlikely “sinners” who expressed great faith. Whether tax collectors, Roman centurions, or Samaritan women, Jesus repeatedly shows that he came to rescue people burdened with shame. During this plan, Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong illustrates how these stories strengthen our understanding of God’s empathy and knowledge of how all types of people express beautiful faith in Jesus.

Author Kathi Lipp (Clutter Free, Sabbath Soup) helps you explore the biblical importance of taking weekly Sabbath rest, a time to refresh, recenter, and reconnect with God and loved ones. By attuning yourself to the rhythms and routines of Christ-centered living, you can experience more peace and purpose as you draw closer God and experience true Sabbath rest.

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.

You have a God-given purpose waiting to be discovered. You have people around you ready to encourage you. And you may not know it yet, but you have everything you need to chase your passion. This Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, I’m In, will help you answer one important question: Are you in?

In this devotional series, pastor Gregg Matte take us on a passage-by-passage journey through the First Letter of John. Practical, biblical, analytical, and spiritual, this series will give a major boost to your understanding of how to live the eternal truths contained within this important book of the Bible. In this sixth episode of the series we will learn how to overcome the deceit of hatred and walk in love.

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.

People have always wondered if God is real. Today, more than ever, people are wondering if God is even good. Why? Because we’ve forgotten what it means to be Good News. But Jesus has been Good News for us, so we are called to be Good News for others. Discover what it looks like to become a Good News person.

A very divided world needs a unified Church. But with all the chaos around us, how can we as Christians respond? In this 6-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig’s message series, In God We Trust, we’ll discover how we can bring people together and find unshakable hope.

The message of Jesus is for everyone and the mission of Jesus is for everyone. This 7-day devotional will equip and encourage you to share your faith, helping people in your world to know how much Jesus loves them.