Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:22

Do you want better relationships? Do you consider yourself to be a loving person? It may sound simple, but loving others well is layered and comes with many challenges. It’s more than emotion or affection. It’s more than having things in common. Join Jada Edwards as she shows you how love is a divine choice to act in a favorable way toward another and how it’s more than making friends, acts of kindness, romance or marital love. It’s about redefining love from God’s perspective and discovering its divine power.

The Bible has a lot to say about restitution. Restitution is about more than recompensation for a wrong, but also restoration, redemption, and salvation. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective of restitution, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Clif Washington, raised in eastern Oklahoma, was wrongfully accused of murder at 19 and spent over seven years in prison. A determined judge fought for his release, secured by a governor. Never fully exonerated, Clif worked as a truck driver for over 20 years. His upcoming book, THE LIST, published by Legacy Book Publishing, details his journey and the list of people he forgave to overcome bitterness and anger. This reading plan accompanies the book.

My name is Daryl Jay Kyle, singer and songwriter, active in the music industry. There are a lot of prejudices about this field of work. Can you work as a christian in this industry? Let’s have a look what the Bible has to say about it in 5 days.

Have you ever found yourself struggling to forgive someone who has hurt you repeatedly? We intuitively understand . . . three strikes, you’re out. Three failures seem to be the built-in breaking point for most of us. But the Way of Jesus says forgiveness has the final word, never failure. Micah E. Davis invites you to join him for this five-day reading plan from his new book, Three Strikes, You’re Forgiven, to discover freedom and healing from your hurt.

The whole Bible points to Jesus. When we encounter the gospel in Scripture, Jesus changes our desires, actions, and character to be more like His. This 5-day study plan is designed to help you establish a consistent, daily quiet time with God and reflect deeply on the unmerciful servant and the importance of mercy in the Christian life.

Do you ever feel caught in comparison? Simon Peter did. His desire to prove himself often led to tension, pride, and brokenness. Yet Jesus didn’t reject him—He refined him. This 5-day journey explores Simon Peter’s struggle with rivalry and how God reshapes ambition into purpose. You can read this plan separately, but it is also part of The Chosen 'Test of Character' journey.

Some wounds refuse to fade, no matter how much time passes. This five-day plan by Scott Savage is for anyone carrying unresolved hurt and wondering how to move forward without minimizing what happened. Through Scripture, honest stories, and practical steps, you will learn how God meets you in the tension and leads you toward freedom one faithful step at a time.

Forgiveness is not easy, and standing firm in your values is not always popular, yet both are essential for living a life of peace, freedom, and purpose. This 5-day plan will help you release past hurts, heal emotionally, and embrace the courage to live out your convictions with grace. Through biblical insights, practical steps, and honest reflections, you will learn how forgiveness restores your heart and how your values anchor your identity. This plan is for anyone seeking emotional wholeness, spiritual growth, and confident Christian living.

This 5-day Bible reading plan explores the radical act of Jesus washing His disciples' feet and what it means for us today. Through personal stories and biblical reflection, you'll discover how to receive Jesus' humble service, extend forgiveness to yourself and others, and even love your enemies. Join a footwashing revival that challenges cancel culture and unforgiveness, inviting you to drop the stones and pick up a towel instead.

Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck in life’s trials? Through Joseph’s story, Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright reveal an incredible testimony of faith and perseverance in the face of devastating trials. In this 5-day devotional, discover how God’s presence, faithfulness, and purpose shine even in the darkest valleys. Wherever you find yourself today, God is at work. He won’t leave you there–He’s guiding you to His ultimate plan.

Do you ever wonder why answers to prayer tarry? Is it that God is teaching us to wait? Are we not correctly hearing the voice of God? The Bible tells us there are several reasons why our prayers might not make it past the ceiling, but if we make ourselves aware of these potential blind spots we can find ways to keep the lines of communication open.

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 19 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus shows how we must forgive and God’s perspective on marriage and the family.

Embark on a journey through the Gospels to discover Jesus’ encounters with broken people. Each day will include scripture, reflective stories, and prayer—all working together to reveal God’s incredible heart for you.  Each day of this 6-day devotional contains video content with Bart Millard of MercyMe and scenes from the I Can Only Imagine movie.

Sometimes we feel that if we forgive those who’ve hurt us, we’re saying that what’s happened is okay – like we’re just lying down and taking it, being a doormat, condoning what they've done. But nothing could be further from the truth. Let these six devotionals show you what forgiveness is – and what it’s not – and how it's always the answer to setting you free.

If Jesus were on board with every idea His followers have staked His claim in, then He’d be one incredibly confused Son of God, always at odds with Himself and overly busy leading the charge for both sides of every debate. Thankfully, Jesus speaks for Himself. You can read His words in this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Things Jesus Never Said.

Many of us are walking around, nursing wounds from the things people have said or done. We continuously struggle under the weight of that baggage because we’re unwilling or unsure how to forgive. This plan isn’t about letting someone off the hook or making others feel better. It’s for you. It’s about learning how to forgive so that you can heal, find freedom from your past, and begin living changed.

Marriage is a beautiful relationship. However, it can also be a difficult commitment to keep in today’s society. Many Christians struggle with the concept of marriage in a culture that is filled with divorce and infidelity. This devotional helps Christians to view marriage from God’s perspective. Once the proper perspective is taken, marriage can be a life-long commitment to happiness.

In the book of Matthew, Jesus lays out eight radical statements introducing us to several concepts that may seem counterintuitive yet, bring great blessing upon our souls. In this devotional, we will look at each of these statements and discover the marvelous design God has upon our lives as we follow him and humbly seek to live out all that he has taught us.

The job of a single mom is tough and sometimes lonely, but it’s also the most important role you’ll ever play. The truth is, God has chosen and equipped you to lead your family. In this six-day plan, you will discover resources and scripture to heal from your past, be encouraged in your present, and find hope for your future.

God has placed in us a yearning for more than what this world can offer. Only God can fully satisfy the longing of our souls. I hope that through this devotional, you can see what living intentionally missional is all about. To live this way, we must choose every day to love sacrificially, courageously and with endurance, ready to forgive and daily counting our blessings.

Join us for a devotional inspired by the song ‘Mercy On Display’ written by Darlene Zschech & the HopeUC Team. When Jesus died on the Cross, the mercy of God was poured into history. Now we get to be God’s mercy on display in our homes, workplaces, and communities. Discover more of God's plan to use your life to bring mercy and hope to others.

In this series, we’ll seek to answer six questions: Why forgive? Are some wrongs too big to forgive? How do I forgive? Does forgiving mean forgetting? How can I forgive myself? What are the barriers to forgiveness? The answers to these questions will point us toward powerful truths about ourselves, others, and God. In the end, we all need forgiveness, and we all need to extend it. Let’s discover why and how.

In this 6-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson looks at difficult topics that impact all of us, yet can sometimes be hard to talk about in church. This plan will encourage you to be honest about your struggles while finding hope in Jesus.

Have you found yourself pretending to be fine, yet deep down you’re feeling buried underneath the weight of unforgiveness? Whether you’re harboring unforgiveness against someone else or even yourself, I’m here to tell you healing and freedom is possible and it’s available for you. Join me on this six-day journey as we discover keys from God’s Word to empower us to walk in extraordinary forgiveness!