Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:23

In the series Now Streaming, Skip Heitzig leverages some of the most popular shows to illuminate spiritual truths. With its 1980s nostalgia and addictive suspense, Stranger Things introduced us to the Upside Down. In this five-day reading plan, Pastor Skip explains a different kind of upside-down kingdom God's people will inherit.

Jesus set the example for how to forgive. Now he calls us to the difficult task of forgiving those who have hurt us. The good news is, he gives us the power to forgive and let it go. In this reading plan, Joël Malm talks about some of the myths of forgiveness and how to walk in the power that God offers to forgive ourselves and others.

What does intimacy with God look like? Perhaps we’ve said we want a closer relationship with Him—but what does that mean? Steven Scott shares how Joseph’s life reflected his deep relationship with God, even in the middle of tragedy and loss. Scott then directs us to Jesus, who reveals specific, practical ways we can experience a closeness with God beyond what we have expected.

Many of us are experiencing distraction and division in our lives like never before. How can we begin to envision something different? How do we step beyond those realities of our crazy world and love like Jesus—present, whole, and joy-filled?

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

The Bible has a lot to say about debt. Most of us know we should minimize it, and maybe even avoid it, but God's instruction actually goes much deeper. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on debt, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

How do we pull our world back together when everything seems to be pulling apart? This Plan encourages us to learn about and lean into loving each other well in a world that is full of hate and dissension. Embracing what the scripture says about love, you are challenged to come to the family table with grace, empathy, sacrifice, justice, and love, because how we love matters.

Watch this video series and learn how to forgive those who've hurt you.

The Bible has a lot to say about honesty. Most of us know we shouldn’t lie or steal, but His instruction goes much deeper. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on Christ-like honesty, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

It can be hard to apologize well in marriage. Your spouse sees you at your best and your worst, on good days and bad. It’s inevitable you will let them down at times. Apologizing well facilitates confession and forgiveness, and helps us and our marriage better reflect Christ. This 5-day plan by Lindsay Few digs into how to apologize well.