Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 20:20

God offers us the ultimate eternal security with his free gift of salvation through faith in Jesus. He then offers us the opportunity to live a heroic life, a life where every moment has the potential to be eternally significant. Discover what Jesus says about this desire for significance and how to achieve it.

We live in a world that categorizes people. And if we’re honest, we have this inner desire to be associated with the winners, the successful, the up and coming. How do we reconcile this with who Christ calls us to be? In this 4-day reading plan, Pete Briscoe shares what the bible says about treating people differently based on how you “categorize” them and asks you to examine your heart.

You’re a team leader, a manager, a volunteer leader at your church or some other organization. Your commitment to be a better leader has everything to do with other’s expectation of you. But what if you don’t own a single title that demands respect? What if your title went away? Would you lead anyway?

Journey with Uncommen as we consider the purpose of marriage, how we can better serve each other as husband and wife, the mysterious role marriages play, and why Jesus is our ultimate hope. We hope you’ll learn how to live as one.

What beliefs make up the foundation of the Christian faith? How do these beliefs shape and transform people's lives? In this five-day devotional, we'll explore what our role and purpose as Christians is in the world, what God's will and plan is for your life, what the Great Commission means for us, and how we individually and collectively accomplish this mission!

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.

One of the hardest and holiest things we can do is to release our children into God’s hands, trusting His plans above our own. In this A 5-day devotional, “Mother of the Sons of Thunder,” author Heather Kaufman traces the three stages of the disciples’ calling, inviting us to view Jesus’ ministry through the eyes of a mother watching her sons being formed into pillars of the Church. Together we’ll learn that sometimes the path of glory leads to a cross before arriving at a throne.

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 20 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus prepares His disciples and followers for the challenges facing them in Jerusalem. It starts with the King cleaning His own house!

What do you do when your circumstances don’t line up with the goodness of the God you read about in the Bible? What do you do when your experiences disagree with what your heart knows about God? This devotional reminds us that when we’re in the valley of the shadow of death, remembering who God is and who he made us to be provides the comfort and perspective we need.

In Mark 12, Jesus said that all the commandments rest on these two: loving God and loving others. In this 7-day plan, explore these basic building blocks critical for your life in Christ.

We as a church are unfortunately known for our judgements. We continuously judge ourselves and others. Why does this happen? We've been called to proclaim Jesus to the world! That is what we should fix our gaze on because the world needs Jesus -- maybe more now than ever. But how do you stop judging people? That's what this reading plan is about.

No matter what leadership arena you serve in—whether leading a family, a church, a civic organization, or a company—adopting the Leadership Style of Jesus will make that person more effective and productive. This 7-day Plan will help you understand what it means to lead like Jesus while presenting simple skills you can use to change your own life.

Experience peace and companionship with God. Whitney R. Simpson is an author, spiritual director, yoga and meditation teacher, and host of the Exploring Peace Meditations podcast who guides you through seven Biblical reflections. Along with each day’s Scripture, there are reflection questions, a sensory cue to connect your body with your Creator, and a closing prayer. Find a quiet space, take a deep breath, and join this refreshing practice!

The key to finding success in life or a meaningful career isn't about who you know, but how you serve. That is how you can truly make a difference in the world—one person at a time. In this devotional, you will learn how you can change the world by: making yourself available instead of visible, giving instead of taking and losing yourself instead of finding yourself.

Holy Week: Walking with Jesus to the Cross This 8-day reading plan follows the timeline of Holy Week through the Gospels—from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the victory of the empty tomb. Each day highlights key moments of Jesus’ final week, including the Last Supper, the crucifixion, the silence of Saturday, and the celebration of the resurrection. Journey through Scripture and prepare your heart for the hope of Easter.

God is moving in unbelievable ways around the world, and He's inviting you to join Him. Here is a trail guide for your heart and mind as you walk that path. Do less harm and more good. Avoid common mistakes and play your part in God's global story.

You receive new life when you decide to say ‘yes’ to Jesus. This marks the beginning of a relationship with God and becoming a part of His family, the church. To help you understand more about your new life in Jesus, we’ve put together this introductory 12 Day Reading Plan. Look up each of the scriptures and read the notes. Then ask yourself the questions outlined in the plan.

These days, it is commonly believed that all religions are more or less the same. The idea of a unique Saviour is not popular. Yet the Bible teaches that Jesus is unique. There has never been anyone like him. How can this be? How is he different from all others.? In this stirring Bible Plan, Australian author and teacher Dr Barry Chant explores eight ways in which Jesus is unique.

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.

Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity. Millions of people worldwide worship Him as their Savior, but others fiercely reject Him. Some people are prepared to die for Jesus’ sake, others live as though He does not exist. This reading plan describes how different people groups responded to Jesus and challenges you to rethink your own response to Him.

In this 15-day devotional study, we'll explore the unshakable truth that brings peace: Jesus is King, and His reign transcends all earthly powers. Discover how the kingdom of God embodies hope, unity, and humility.

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!

More than a name, Emmanuel is a declaration of heaven meeting Earth: God with us in despair, struggle, and brokenness. At Christmas, God came to redeem people in need of a Savior and light the darkness with His love. As we remember and celebrate His coming, HOPE International—a global nonprofit accelerating the end of poverty—explores how Jesus’ followers can bring His holy, healing presence into a broken world.

This plan will guide you in reading the Gospel of Matthew and hear what God is speaking to you personally. We are looking forward to read and hear this together with our church.  

What makes a good leader? God cares about character, not skill sets. When God was picking someone to lead His people, He had to remind them, ".. man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). Who you are is more important than what you do. In this study, you'll learn that leading your group well starts by preparing your heart.