Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 9:20

Words matter. They have the power to shift our directions and impact our stories. In this plan, Alex Lewis, Chief Sharer at Car Window Poetry, encourages readers to make a big difference in people’s lives with small sentiments of love.

We face spiritual battles daily, and the way to face them and fight them is on our knees in prayer! Let's look into various instances in Scripture where prayer was done to respond to challenges people were facing. When battles come, we strengthen ourselves through prayer, crying out to Him who provides relief, refuge, and victory.

This five-day family devotional focuses on a remarkable day when Jesus revealed God’s power to a crowd and a household. There’s an option each day to play the compelling free biblical game app Guardians of Ancora. As you read the Bible and talk with God, you will be encouraged to explore this exciting way to meet with God, discover stories about Jesus and share your adventures together.

Hurry doesn’t just make you weary. It is the great enemy of your spiritual life. In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer provides four down-to-earth practices for staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive: 1) Silence and solitude, 2) Sabbath, 3) simplicity, and 4) slowing. It’s the unhurried Way of Jesus.

In this five-day devotional, songwriter Cory Asbury dives deep into the heart of his song “Reckless Love.”

There are some names in the Bible that everyone knows: Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Mary, Peter, Paul. But the Bible is also full of stories with unnamed characters. People who made a difference not in the spotlight, but in the shadows. We often think they and we are insignificant if the spotlight is not on. But here's the good news: God chooses and uses shadow Christians.

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.

Author Justin Davis asks, “How can we experience a transformative relationship with God?” The answer certainly doesn’t come from pretending to be perfect. Instead, it lies in living as authentic followers of Jesus. Being real over perfect may cost us more than we think we can pay, but it will bring us more than we thought we could have.

How do overwhelmed parents nourish their souls so they can help their families live out a flourishing faith? In the overwhelm of raising kids, it can be difficult to feel present. These reflections, questions, and breath prayers will help you slow down, receive God’s love, and notice the sacred in your real, messy, holy life.

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.

Discover how to live raw and unfiltered before God from best-selling author Cleere Cherry Reaves. This Bible plan was designed to help you offer your authentic self to Christ. Ditch the pretense and meet the God who sees, knows, and loves you just as you are to foster a genuine, unfiltered relationship with Him.

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 tenth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus shows His disciples how to reach out to a broken world – their world.  Then He sends them out to touch it with the Kingdom truths they have learned.  

Jairus and the woman described as having an issue of blood weren't just characters in a story. They were real people, full of strong feelings, deep thoughts, and desperation only God could heal. Let's explore what they may have been thinking and feeling during the incredible moment they shared. We may find that they weren't so different from us. Perhaps we can find ourselves in their stories.

Everyone has experienced the desire for healing at some point in their lives. While meeting with the doctor is frequently our inevitable option, running to our Healer, Yahweh Rapha, should be the preceding step. You will be set free as you reflect on the principles that point the way to healing during the course of this seven-day devotional.

What if we don’t have to wait until we’re at our breaking point to address what’s broken in our lives? Just as we invest in cleaning our homes, it’s time to invite the Holy Spirit to deep clean our hearts. In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’ll discover how to let go of the emotional baggage that holds us back and weighs us down.

Part 3 of Relating with Women of the Bible focuses on New Testament women and shows how an encounter with Jesus transforms lives and brings about fresh starts. Let this devotional lead you to a place of healing, encouragement, affirmation of God’s love, restoration, and a new beginning.

Jesus emphasized the importance of the faith of people in enabling God to work in great power. But what does faith-filled prayer that moves mountains look like? There are many misconceptions around the place. This plan takes you through seven of Jesus' statements on faith in the Gospel of Matthew and draws out a clear picture of mountain-moving faith that will both encourage and challenge you.

How has your week been? Busy? Did you work late? Can’t find time for the things you enjoy doing? Maybe even too busy to start a new devotional? Yea, some weeks that’s me too. Let’s take seven days and discover the biblical importance of rest.

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.

We serve a God who is in the miracle-working business! This Real Hope plan covers just seven of Jesus’ miracles from while He was on earth, but if you follow along you will be blessed, encouraged and inspired as you read about how people’s lives were changed. Ask and trust that God can work a miracle in your situation too!

What does it mean to be a dad? What does the Bible say about fatherhood? How can fathers better lead their families? This devotional is curated from Father's Day sermons by Dr. Jim Denison. Dr. Denison has been married for over forty years to his wife, Janet, and works closely with his two sons. Dive into his pastoral advice as he illuminates Scripture in a timely way.

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. 

Is seeing believing? Or is believing seeing? Those are questions of faith. This plan offers in-depth study of faith—from Old Testament stories of real people who demonstrated courageous faith in impossible situations to Jesus’ teachings on the subject. Through your readings, you’ll be encouraged to deepen your relationship with God and to become a more faithful follower of Jesus.

Planetshakers mission is to provide an atmosphere where people can encounter God. That’s exactly what this devotional series is about. As followers of Christ, #LETSGO out into the world and preach the gospel, share his word and provide people the opportunity to encounter God through praise and worship!

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.