Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 4:7

When people talk about saying yes to Jesus, they express it in a variety of ways. You might hear phrases like “committing your life to Jesus,” “becoming a Christian,” “getting saved,” or “choosing to follow Jesus.” But what does it mean to follow Jesus? What changes and what doesn’t? And why? These are some of the questions this 21-Day Plan can help you answer.

Knowing Jesus Christ is the most exciting relationship you can have. It is the beginning of a life of adventure with an all-loving, all-powerful God but it can become overwhelming. Together, we’ll answer questions like “What does this mean,” “What should I do,” and “What does this change?” Our hope is that this tool can guide you as you begin your journey of following Jesus.

In these 21 days, may you focus on finding strength, courage and clarity in your journey of reconstruction and fulfillment of God's purpose for your life, your family and your provision. Trust in God's guidance and lean on his promises. Allow God's Word to be your guiding tool as it prepares you to impact lives for the glory of His kingdom. Stay strong, stay faithful, and trust in God's provision every step of the way.

The effects of Covid-19 are not to be treated lightly. People's lives are being impacted physically and financially and some have lost loved ones. Instead of only musing theologically, there are practical things we can do in the midst of these uncertain times to help ourselves and others in faith.

This study is based on the book WHY SUFFERING? written by Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale, Dean of the Zacharias Institute, It is written for the Christian struggling for an answer, the seeker who thinks suffering disproves God’s existence, and the sufferer who needs a glimpse of a loving God.

Jesus said that we will know the truth, and the truth will set us free (John 8:31-32). Yet our enemy, the devil, is bent on twisting God’s truth in his all-out efforts to "steal, kill, and destroy" (John 10:10). The epistle of Jude exhorts us to contend for truth. Let’s pray through Jude, and be emboldened today to fight for the faith!

As people read the Bible cover to cover they can't always grasp its main idea, the so-called red thread. This reading plan will help you grasp the basic essence of what God desired to convey to us through His Word. Reading through the whole Bible is important. We suggest that you ascend up high and see the big picture at a bird's eye view.

Whatever December looks like for you, wherever you are, whoever you are with or not with, our hope is that you will set aside time every day over the next four weeks to open God’s Word. We will have short devotionals each day to help you reflect on the day’s reading. We pray that you will see Jesus in a new light this Christmas.

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]