Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 13:31

Observe the season of Lent and springtime by exploring the little mysteries of the parables, the stories Jesus used when He was teaching. Discover contemplation through this five-day reading plan.

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 15 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus finishes the section on the parables—lots of key Kingdom truths. Then we see Jesus' response to being misunderstood and to having spiritual strength in such times. 

This six day devotional is geared towards helping you to engage with scripture in quiet reflection. This series offers a guided experience that is broken up in four parts: prepare, read, reflect, breathe. These can be used in facilitating group/family engagement or for your personal time of devotion. We would like to invite you to engage with this written meditation and the accompanying audio.

What do the feasts of the Bible reveal about our place in today’s tired world? In short, everything. When your heart needs encouragement, these celebrations remind you why, where, and how you can find security, unity, and hope. This 6-day plan illuminates how you can reciprocate God’s initiating kindness and how you can live knowing God’s table is spread before you.

In Mark 4:10-12, Jesus says that the purpose of the Parables is to teach truth to those that seek, and to hide it from those who will not. Jesus often hid principles one at a time in his stories, and other times he would string a variety of them together to make one BIG point. Join us in our 7-Day journey through the Parables and discover the profound wisdom of these simple stories.

If you’re a fan of women's sports, then you can’t miss this reading plan from Museum of the Bible! Learn about the Bible’s role in the lives and careers of some of the greatest female athletes and coaches. From coaching legends such as Kay Yow and Sherri Coale to Olympic gold medalists such as Serena Williams, Missy Franklin, Jean Driscoll, and the 2016 U.S. Gymnastics Team, Museum of the Bible’s seven-day reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to victory and consoled them in defeat.

It takes faith to pray. Faith is the foundation on which we build our knowledge of the reality of God. Great prayer reveals great faith, and great faith releases great prayers. Join me in learning more about prayer, it's meaning, and it's importance. I look forward to going on this journey with you! -Tauren Wells

Pastor, professor, and writer Chris Nye says that people in the West worship growth: we believe that very few things get worse as they get bigger. The result is we become isolated and self-celebrating, chasing power and money. The Bible, however, calls us to live in community, where there are no celebrities. We don’t grab power; we lay it down.

Advent takes us up to Christmas, but what comes next? The decorations come down, the house is empty, and we're left looking for hope in a new year. These reflections remind us that our hope for change isn't in the clock striking midnight, but Christ's presence in our everyday lives.

Two kingdoms - light and darkness. Did you know that you were made to shine in this world and reflect the kingdom of God wherever you go? Join TeenStreet as we discover what it means to be bold kingdom people. Share the plan with your small group and go deep in the Word together!