Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:3

Matthew’s Gospel is structured around five discourses, the first being the Sermon on the Mount. More than ethical instruction, the Sermon on the Mount invites us into a new way of being human. This new way of life represents a reversal of typical societal values, encouraging humans to live at the overlap of heaven and earth, organizing their lives around trust in God’s authority and service for the vulnerable.

Loving others is hard. It goes against our heart's natural tendency to live for ourselves. It challenges us to put the needs of others above our own and model Christ's compassion. It calls us to give up our desires, resources, and time. This devotional shows our need for Christ's equipping to develop a servant's heart. Based on the book "Neighborology: Practicing Compassion as a Way of Life" by David Apple.

Raising the bar for a conversation on grief. A high school devotional designed to help students navigate seasons of grief in their lives. In this devotional, you’ll find encouragement to turn to Jesus for support, love, and comfort as you grieve.

We all have perspectives. Our perspectives depend on where we are at the moment. The 7 utterances of Jesus are 7 perspectives from the angle of the cross. Each of Jesus’ words summarize the purpose of his life and its implication on our life. This is an 8-day devotional that takes you through the 7 utterances of Jesus from the cross, one utterance a day. We end on the 8th day reflecting on Easter.

The understanding and strength we need to pursue holiness are available through the path Christ laid out for us in the Beatitudes—a path that includes forgiveness, purity, and peace. Find out what it really means to be poor in spirit, to be meek, and to mourn, and discover how those qualities will help you live a life in which God’s blessings are abundantly clear and present. Join Colin Smith for this 8 day Bible study through the Beatitudes. 

What constitutes happiness? Success? Love? Material gain? A combination? These are mere perceptions. Often just when people achieve their perception of happiness, it eludes them yet again. Jesus clearly spells out the essence of true, deep soul happiness or blessedness. He defines blessedness, which never disappoints and is life transformational. It radiates through disappointments and disasters. It lifts our spirits and of those around us every time, in every situation.

Sit at the feet of Jesus and hear from our Lord and Savior in this guide, "The Beatitudes: Lessons from the Messiah". Join us as we meditate on this section of Scripture known as the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes, in which Jesus taught some of His greatest lessons.

Whenever it comes to “Heaven”, many think of it as a future destination. Yet, in the Bible, the Kingdom of God is portrayed as a reality that is happening here and now. This devotional seeks to answer the question: “what wisdom do the Beatitudes hold for Kingdom life?” It is my prayer that as you engage with this devotional, that you will see Heaven revealed in your life.

The key to finding success in life or a meaningful career isn't about who you know, but how you serve. That is how you can truly make a difference in the world—one person at a time. In this devotional, you will learn how you can change the world by: making yourself available instead of visible, giving instead of taking and losing yourself instead of finding yourself.

We all want to live a life under God’s blessing. But what does it mean to be blessed, and how do we enjoy God’s favor today? This 8-day study will lead you through Jesus’ Beatitudes, showing you that the blessing of God may be found in some of the most unlikely places.