Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 4:19

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.

Matthew’s Gospel opens the New Testament by brilliantly introducing the culmination of the entire Old Testament story. After thousands of years and dozens of generations, Jesus had come “to save his people from their sins” (Mathew 1:21). Matthew focuses on Jesus as King of Kings, who had come to reign on the throne of David forever.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Love.” [Note: Scriptures are quoted in the Good News Translation]

Why does America like fast food? Because it’s quick, convenient, and tastes amazing. But when we view our faith through that lens, we become spiritually out of shape consumers who end up living a faith dependent on speed, convenience, and hyper-palatability. But God’s desire for us in life is to slow down and live lives of intentional discipleship; to develop lasting faith in a fast culture.

Find hope in Jesus by exploring the opening chapters of Matthew’s Gospel. These chapters reveal who Jesus is: fully human, fully divine, Immanuel—God with us. He is the beloved Son of God, fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and David. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus not only shows us how to live in the kingdom of God but also makes a way for us to enter it. As His ministry begins with the call to repentance, we see the long-awaited kingdom finally breaking into the world. Hope is here!

We all know God wants us to love others—it’s one of the most important things Jesus taught. But let’s be honest… actually doing it? That’s not always easy, especially when life feels busy or like people aren’t easy to love. In this 4-week devotional series from Grow Curriculum, we’ll explore how Jesus shows us what loving others really looks like. We'll learn that he challenges us to move away from the world’s “me first” attitude and embrace his “after you” message as we follow his example.

Join us as we dive into God’s Word each day!

The most important decision we make in this life is where we’ll spend our eternal life. When we have made that choice, we’re not only prepared to die ... we’re finally ready to live a life that follows after Jesus! This 30-day reading plan helps you understand why and how you are to follow Jesus. It all begins with a relationship with Him.

Character and integrity are qualities that we most want in our bosses, leaders and spouses. However, are we cultivating character and integrity in our own lives? These are hard fought for qualities and ones that come through much pain and humility. Fortunately, God’s word provides us with wonderful accounts of what integrity looks like and what it doesn’t’ look like. We can look at these wonderful examples to help guide us towards Godly character. Allow these 30 devotionals to sharpen and inspire you towards Godly character and integrity.

The Bible is a classroom. It is filled with stories that will teach us what to emulate and what not to do as well. Join us as we dig into the scriptures and look for the lessons God wants to teach us through men and women from the Bible. The Bible is a classroom.

In this 30-day reading plan, Francis and Lisa Chan set aside typical approaches to talking about marriage and dive into Scripture to understand what it means to have a relationship that satisfies the deepest parts of our souls. In the same way that Crazy Love changed the way we view our personal relationships with God, You and Me Forever will shift the way we view our marriage relationships.

Many churches and families who partner with Grain of Hope are coming together to experience Grain of Hope: 30 Days of Heartwork! We're spending ourselves constantly... Our time, money and our energy. This 30 day interactive journey through Scripture is going to challenge us to spend ourselves the way God calls us to as believers! Through true stories, honest questions, and daily empathy challenges, we'll grow in compassion and in our knowledge of justice issues. Most importantly, we will become more like our generous God, who spends himself for us! 

Throughout Scripture, knowing God and caring for the poor are interconnected. Compassion: 30 Days of Heartwork is an opportunity - a creative and engaging resource to help you disciple your kids in knowing God better by opening their eyes and their hearts to needs all around them. As you live differently for these 30 days, your family will grow closer to God and to each other.

Throughout Scripture, knowing God and caring for the vulnerable are interconnected. So often we are discouraged from speaking up for the most vulnerable in our society, the unborn, because we view the issue through the lens of politics, anger, or shame. Reimagining Pro-Life is an opportunity to see and engage with the millions affected by abortion from a new framework, one of love, compassion, and action.

From Genesis to Revelation, “God’s Redemption Story” outlines the narrative of God’s plan for the reconciliation of humanity. This 12-part reading plan summarizes the story of the Bible. Exodus through Joshua continues the story of God’s chosen people on a journey to know their God and discover his plan for their lives.

Join in a 30-day journey through the Bible's most powerful first encounters with God's Word. From creation's first spoken word to every tribe worshiping around the throne, discover how God has persistently pursued humanity across every barrier. Experience fresh perspectives on familiar stories—from Abraham's call to Paul's conversion to Pentecost's global explosion. Witness God's unstoppable plan to reach every nation unfolding through Scripture's most compelling moments. For more information, please visit: www.Biblica.com

What if following Jesus was like walking the Camino de Santiago—dusty paths, vineyards, mountain passes, and ancient Roman roads? *Impulses for the Way* is a 30-day, video devotional filmed across 800km of this historic pilgrimage. Barrett Harkins, who lives in Santiago and serves pilgrims daily, shares stories from the trail, Scripture reflections, and prayers that explore restlessness, forgiveness, hope, and radical grace. Whether you’re on the Camino or navigating daily life, these short videos invite you to take the next step with Jesus—listening to the Spirit’s whispers and remembering this truth: you never walk alone.

The Lord Jesus is the main character in the Bible and in the Christian faith. So it's worth learning more about Him! This reading plan takes you through 7 important events in His life, 7 parables He told, 7 miracles He performed, and 7 statements Jesus made about Himself. This way, you can learn a lot about Him in just one month. So, sign up and start reading!

God’s Word is food for the soul. In Feast, you’ll spend 30 days drawing strength from the stories of Scripture, finding encouragement for your own journey with Jesus at the centre. Life is full of seasons—joy, loss, waiting, and transitions. Feast invites you to sit with 30 people from Scripture and discover God’s real truth for your real life. Each day offers a short reflection, a journal prompt and further reading suggestions for when you've got time.

Life is a continuous journey, and every day we take steps on our own unique paths. Some people walk without enough food to sustain them in life. Others are very well-prepared, knowing they need heavenly bread for their survival. In this 30-day plan, we will find words that will sustain us as we move through our daily lives. Let's allow the Lord to sustain us with His Word.

NASB 2020 a faithful rendition in music. Instructions: If you go to the NASB 2020 translation and switch the audio narrator to Music Bible the entire Bible audio will switch to the Music Bible Audio. Experience the life, teachings, miracles, and love of Jesus in The Gospels in just 30 days through word-for-word Scripture songs. Each day, listen to passages from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John that bring the story of Christ to life—brought to life through music. Whether you’re working, traveling, or resting, let the melodies help these powerful truths settle deeply in your heart.

Life rarely goes as planned. Between where you started and where you hoped to be, there's a messy middle - a season of waiting, struggle, and uncertainty. This 30-day plan invites you to meet Jesus in the middle by reading through all 4 Gospels. Discover what Jesus is like, how He meets you where you are, and how your messy middle might be exactly where God is working most powerfully.

When we surrender to Jesus He changes us in a moment but we are still being changed everyday to become more like Him. This devotion deals with the everyday, ordinary changes that we all face in becoming more Christ-like. We are changed and changing still.

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Ten of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled ‘The Messiah Comes, Few Believe Him: 5 BC–AD 33’.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Prayer.”