Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:23

Christians often have this misconception that the Old Testament Law is irrelevant, but that was not Jesus’ approach to the Law. After establishing the significance of the Law in Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus proceeded to expound on how specific laws were meant to be lived out. In fact, Jesus actually intensified them to reveal their heart requirements. The truth is, beyond the surface observance of external rules, the Law was meant to point God’s people towards underlying attitudes required of them.

It’s important to know Jesus and what is important to Him so we understand our need for Him. Reflecting on what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, will help us draw closer to Him. This is part six of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. These plans can be done in any order. See also" Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

In this study, we will take a look at Jesus’ teaching on anger from the Sermon on the Mount. Part two of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" series, focuses on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend.

Do you ever wonder why answers to prayer tarry? Is it that God is teaching us to wait? Are we not correctly hearing the voice of God? The Bible tells us there are several reasons why our prayers might not make it past the ceiling, but if we make ourselves aware of these potential blind spots we can find ways to keep the lines of communication open.

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 the 4th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus describes His Kingdom rules. Some we know well—and may have memorised a few. These Kingdom rules are wonderful, challenging, and at times impossible. Let them reveal God’s heart to us.

In the book of Matthew, Jesus lays out eight radical statements introducing us to several concepts that may seem counterintuitive yet, bring great blessing upon our souls. In this devotional, we will look at each of these statements and discover the marvelous design God has upon our lives as we follow him and humbly seek to live out all that he has taught us.

Charlie is a fictional character that represents a compilation of many conversations about giving. Charlie is new to trusting Jesus and new to having God speak into his life. Charlie has a mentor helping him in his newfound faith. Join Charlie’s coffee café conversations and see how what was once considered a financial transaction becomes a heart transformation.

What does the Bible say about being offended? In this 6-day plan, learn what it means to be unoffendable.

What is holiness? What does it mean that God is holy? Are we supposed to be holy? How? Maybe you’ve asked yourself these questions and wonder about holiness or how to be holy. We often think of holiness as moral excellence, but biblically, it’s more than that. Join this devotion for a six-day look at holiness, our holy God and how the Christian can pursue holiness by abiding in Christ.

This study will be a deep dive into The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), one of Jesus' most direct and challenging teachings directed primarily to his disciples. We will ask the Holy Spirit to be our teacher as we read a chapter each day using only the Word as our devotion.