Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 9:18

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.

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.

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.  

What is the meaning of life? What do we do in the face of a pandemic? Where can we take all of our anger and anxiety? People have questions and need hope. We have that Answer and that Hope; His name is Jesus! But how can we best share Him with those who so desperately need His presence? By making evangelism personal.

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.

The presence of God has a transformational influence on our lives. It fills us with vision and confidence. It heals and redefines us. It brings purpose and promises for our future, preparing us to shape the world around us. This 7-day devotional unpacks the presence of God and encourages you to seek and encounter His presence.

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.

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. 

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.

COVID-19 has brought tremendous challenges to our community, our country, and our world, resulting in uncertainty and fear. Yet even in our crisis, God still speaks. Jesus entered into human history to show us how to find hope and peace. This devotional will lead us through key passages of the gospel of Matthew to show us how Jesus provides hope and peace in the midst of all of life’s circumstances.

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.

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.

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.

This 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Teens includes a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a portion from either Psalms or Proverbs, followed by a summary to help teens reflect and apply the Bible each day.

Favor is simply God's supernatural provision that enables us to live beyond our natural abilities. It is available to everyone, and it comes by grace. Learn how to pursue God's favor over the next 21 days, and ready yourself for an outpouring of favor that will accelerate your kingdom assignment!

Explore this 25-day interactive Bible Study with Streetlights and learn from real-life people who met God in their brokenness.

In part three of this verse-by-verse breakdown of the Gospel of Matthew, we'll work our way through Matthew 8-12.

Matthew’s Gospel opens the New Testament by brilliantly introducing the culmination of the entire Old Testament story. After thousands of years and dozens of generations, Jesus had come “to save his people from their sins” (Mathew 1:21). Matthew focuses on Jesus as King of Kings, who had come to reign on the throne of David forever.

This 30-day study examines the healing accounts of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. How did He heal, who, when, why and what can you learn from Him? Jesus' healing ministry addresses body, soul and spirit. This study may change the way you view healing, and most importantly draw you closer to our Heavenly Father.