Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 1:21

When Jesus was born into human existence, it was the most epic interruption to human history that has ever happened. God loves us enough to punctuate history in human skin; not as a king, president, or noble warrior, but as a helpless newborn. This reading plan studies the people surrounding Christ’s birth and their response to (or role in) this divine interruption on the timeline of history.

The book of Hebrews starts with a wonderful description of Jesus Christ. It’s almost a song, listing how great and glorious and excellent Jesus is. There’s nothing and no one better than Him! Do you want to read along?

Our Advent plan is guided by the lyrics of “Joy to The World." The phrase "heaven and nature sing" serves as a reminder that the Lord is coming! This carol was inspired by Psalm 98 and emphasizes the reasons for our celebration. We provide a devotional and reflection that starts each Sunday – all in anticipation of celebrating the arrival of Jesus and His triumphant return.

For centuries, people had looked forward to the coming of the Messiah, the Savior that God had promised. But when He actually came, people could hardly believe it. His coming turned out differently than they had expected. This reading plan looks at four announcements surrounding Jesus' birth and four reactions to them. Will you read along?

Ron Dicianni is one of today’s most renowned American Artists. His work has been featured in the Smithsonian and he’s painted the President of the United States. He is currently working on A Painted Visual Bible and would invite you to help him accomplish this historic work. Learn how you can help and more at The Garden City Project . Also, join Ron and Friends at a Global Online Conference Make Jesus Culture .

This holiday season, take some time to slow down and reflect on God's goodness and the precious gift of Christ with us.

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Connect modern traditions with Jesus' birth in this reading plan from: What's in the Bible? Santa Claus? Christmas trees? What do these things have to do with Jesus? More than you think! Each reading plan contains a video, Scripture reading, and short reflection. Based on Phil Vischer's Buck Denver Asks - Why Do We Call It Christmas?

God loves to give to us! One of the best-known verses of the Bible explains this simple truth (John 3:16). This Christmas, remember that God loves every person he created--including you--so much that He gave us the best gift possible.

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of baby Jesus, who would grow up and show us with his life and death that we matter to him.