Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 4:9

This 21 day extract of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Leaders which organizes the New International Version Bible—the world’s most popular modern-English Bible—into 365 daily readings, gives you a biblical foundation for developing and refining your leadership skills. Included is a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a Psalm or a Proverb, followed by a short devotional focused on leadership.

This 21 day extract from the 365 daily readings of the NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Teens includes a daily Scripture reading from both the Old and New Testaments, plus a portion from either Psalms or Proverbs, followed by a summary to help teens reflect and apply the Bible each day.

I don't like fasting, let’s just get that out of the way right now. There’s nothing fun about denying yourself. But even so, the Daniel Fast has CHANGED MY LIFE! Now, I love the results. You’ll love them too—and want to share them, and this reading plan, with your friends. Let’s make room for God on this amazing journey as we Fast Like Daniel together!

The "Pure Jesus" plan is a collection of reflections on Jesus as our freedom and forgiver (justification), our fullness and fulfiller (sanctification) and our friend and family (community on mission). The deeper we experience his transformation, the more our lives will reflect a pure image of our Savior.

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!

This 21-day fasting and prayer guide will look first at the example of Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness. Then we will draw out important biblical teachings to edify our souls as we fast from food and feast on God. The goal is to experience what it means to live not by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Matt. 4:4).

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.

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.