Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 27:17
Worthy: 5 Days to the Resurrection
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From the triumphal entry and welcome of “Hosanna,” to the final claim of “He’s alive,” we see many dramatic shifts in the relationship between the crowd and King Jesus during His last week in Jerusalem. Join Journey Worship Co. and Nick Judd, one of their pastors at The Journey Church, as they dive into these interactions and magnify the worthiness of Christ!
We Believe: Who Is Jesus Christ?
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What do Christians believe? Division and controversy seem to be rampant today, but for 2,000 years, Christ-followers have been unified in belief. The oldest confession of faith, the Apostles’ Creed, reminds and teaches us what we believe. In this reading plan, take a fresh look at the Apostles Creed, discovering the major beliefs of Christianity and how the Creed prepares us to share what we believe.
Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms
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Are you experiencing emotional or physical pain so deep that you wonder if the hurting will ever stop? In this devotional, neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares compassionate biblical insights that give her hope in her own journey through unrelenting physical pain and depression. Above all, she reminds us that one day there will be victory on the other side of pain—and that you are not alone in your suffering.
Weird Ideas: Suffered Under Pontius Pilate
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Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.
Anatomy of the Gospel - Back to the Basics
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It is crucial that every believer truly understands what the gospel entails because this knowledge is key to living a true Christian life. I ask you then, what is the gospel? If you are not sure or cannot answer this question simply and comprehensively, this plan is for you. Join this 5-day plan to learn about the gospel and all it has to offer you.
God’s Will Is Above All
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In this plan, we will explore the Bible and a portion of the book, God Loves You, focusing on better understanding God's will - a will that surpasses our thoughts, actions, and agenda.
A.D. The Bible Continues - Episode 1
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A.D. The Bible Continues is the epic 12-episode series now airing on NBC. After Jesus’ crucifixion, Peter wrestles with his guilt, even as Judas is overcome by his. Jesus’ followers who watched Him die decide to wait to see what will happen next. Joseph of Arimathea offers his tomb, and the Priest Caiaphas convinces Rome to guard it — but they’re no match for the inevitable.
The Forgotten Jesus
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People typically see Jesus through the lens of their own cultural norms, forgetting that He was a Jewish man living in a Jewish land. Understanding Jesus’ cultural and religious context can give you fresh insights into His life and ministry and even transform your relationship with Him. You’ll discover new reasons to fall in love with Him all over again.
The Crucifixion of Jesus - Disciple Maker Series #26
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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 26 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. In this portion, Jesus is condemned by Pilate and crucified. It is brutal, shameful and it exposes the hearts of mankind. It exposes us too.
Holy Week Through the Eyes Of…
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"Holy Week Through the Eyes of… " is a new, six-part devotional series by Pastor Jim Cymbala that looks at the days leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of those who were there to witness it. See what Peter, Pilate, the thief on the cross, and others might tell us today about the central and most important event in all of human history.