Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 2

What does Christmas mean to you? We want you to experience the joy and reality of Christmas: Jesus coming as a man to dwell among us! Journey with us as we are filled with the simple hope and light that is Jesus, who we remember and celebrate during Christmas. Jesus encountered people at the Table. Join us as we look at those lives impacted by His simple hope and light.

Christmas has become quite the event in this country--much of it having nothing to do with the Savior whose birth we celebrate. Here are some short readings that may help us all get back to the "Reason for the Season."

Prepare for Christmas with five chapters that get our hearts ready for celebrating the birth of Christ.

Find space to reckon with your grief during the most joyous time of the year. With prayer and spiritual practices from Stephanie Duncan Smith, author of Even After Everything and creator of Slant Letter, this devotional invites you to openly acknowledge your loss, reckon with the dissonance of the season, and encounter God’s empathy in the fullness of your honest emotions.

Dive into the adventure that is the prayer-filled life. Join Pastor Adam Stadtmiller on a journey to learn how to pray for big things – your elephants – while gaining greater intimacy with God. This seven-day plan is an introduction to Praying for Your Elephants.

Ron Dicianni is one of today’s most renowned American Artists. His work has been featured in the Smithsonian and he’s painted the President of the United States. He is currently working on A Painted Visual Bible for Families. Join Ron and his friends in this walk through some pivotal stories for Advent and as he shows us that sometimes we need to "See" the story to truly experience its depth and beauty.

The world holds democracy as the ideal government, but the truth is, as Christians, we are citizens of a Kingdom. Matthew's gospel points us to our King - Jesus. Grab your headphones and join us as our audio guides lead you through the Beginning of Matthew, as we examine the Coming of the King.

This series – “Gracious Jesus” is a deep dive into the life and teachings of Jesus from the gospels. Historical context is brought in to enrich and bring a more accurate dimension of the context of Jesus’ life. Most importantly, if we are receptive to the Spirit, He opens our spiritual eyes to see God, the world around and ourselves with completely new perspectives.

Be blessed through the Gospel of Matthew and seven insightful devotionals inspired by it. Each day offers a unique perspective on key passages, guiding you to delve deeper into the profound teachings found within Matthew's Gospel. From the revelation of Jesus as Savior to His compassionate ministry and the promise of His kingdom, these devotionals invite reflection, contemplation, and a deeper understanding of the profound message of hope and salvation.

"The 12 Days of Christmas" is a devotional designed to help readers draw near to Christ during the twelve days that begin with Christmas and end on Twelfth Night. It ends on the eve of Epiphany or Three Kings' Day, which marks the arrival of the three wise men, or Magi.