Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 9:38

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus was often “moved with compassion.” His love was never passive, it led to action, healing, and transformation. In this five-day study, we’ll explore how compassion shaped Jesus’ ministry and how the Holy Spirit can awaken the same heart within us. Discover what it means to put on compassion, to be led by the Spirit, and to become God’s hands and heart to a broken world.

We are living in a defining moment for leadership, and the world is longing for leaders marked not just by influence but by integrity, courage, and spiritual depth. In Empowered to Lead, Dr. Billy Wilson invites you beyond position and performance into a vision of Spirit-empowered leadership where you’ll learn to partner with the Holy Spirit, lead with servanthood and integrity, persevere through adversity, and carry a bold vision that impacts the world. This devotional encourages leaders in every sphere to step forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

If you’re new to sharing your faith and feel nervous, we get it. Starting a faith conversation can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. This 5-day plan will help you move from everyday conversation to meaningful spiritual connection in a natural and thoughtful way. As you listen well, ask deeper questions, and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading, you’ll discover that sharing Jesus is less about having the perfect words and more about being present, prayerful, and willing.

You made the choice to become a pastor because you wanted people to know and follow Christ. But have the demands of your church, your family, and trying to care for yourself left you with a never-ending task list and feeling like you’re running on empty? You need to refresh and refocus. Invest 6 days to discover how to serve the people around you from an abundant life.

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 tenth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus shows His disciples how to reach out to a broken world – their world.  Then He sends them out to touch it with the Kingdom truths they have learned.  

Have you ever wondered what your calling in life is? It is an important question to ask oneself. And what better place to answer this important question than to look at how Jesus called his first disciples, as recorded in the Gospels. As we discover God’s calling on our lives, we will allow Jesus to rearrange our priorities – and it all starts with a relationship, with following him.

Prayer is a mystery. How do we pray? What do we pray for? If God already knows everything, why do we pray? We know prayer is a crucial aspect of the life of a Christian, but it is often a challenge. Going through the example that Jesus gave us in the Lord’s Prayer, we will explore different elements of prayer and discover ways to develop our own prayer life.

When the disciples heard Jesus say, “Go and make disciples” (Matthew 28:19), they responded, “Yes, Lord,” and did it. Today, when we hear this same command, we respond, “Who, me? I’m not eloquent. No one’s ever shown me how to do this.” But the qualities of a disciplemaker are available to all of us. Over the next six days, let’s look at how God has equipped you to “make disciples”!

Prayer is a gift, an incredible opportunity to be in relationship with our Heavenly Father. In this 6-day plan, we will discover what Jesus taught us about prayer and be inspired to pray consistently and with great boldness.

Join pastor, evangelist, and big wave surfer John McCarthy for a six-day journey through the book of Joshua. If you’re in a season of waiting, frustration, or fear, John’s epic surf stories and biblical insight will inspire you to be strong and courageous as you cling to God’s Word and take your next brave step of faith.

Jesus told us that there is only one clear and best way that the world will know we are truly His disciples. LOVE. Specifically, our love for one another. But how loving are we to one another – really?

The first thing that Jesus did when He came to the disciples was to call them to follow Him. And He added: to make fishers of men. In the same way, Jesus is calling us to follow Him and make fishers of men. Many think only about salvation when Jesus calls them. No, He calls us to repentance and to be fishers of men. It is one concept.

The Bible tells us that in just 40 days, God worked miracles, changed people's hearts, and helped them become better in big ways. In 40 days, complete transformation can happen! Forty Days of EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP

Jesus calls us to go and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20), but how do we start? 123Go! is a simple, practical guide to ignite your heart for evangelism. Over six days, you’ll reflect, adjust, and take action.

The most powerful weapon of warfare is prayer. When we stand united, we can see God’s justice run like a river (Amos 5:24). Make a commitment to stand together with us in prayer. Please keep this prayer guide in your bible as a reminder to join with us in this fight for freedom.

Worship and adore Jesus Christ for seven days as you read and listen to the soothing audio narration of each devotion. Each of Christ's names describes an aspect of His vast Lordship. Meditate daily on how great Christ is, and give yourself wholly to One who alone is Lord of All!

Don’t let fear keep you from experiencing the vibrant life divinely destined for you! Instead, explore through Nicole Reyes’ daily devotional biblical accounts of those who dared to fearlessly trust God. You will discover a more authentic, resilient, and above all, daring faith!

Learn how to create non-threatening conversations that point people to Christ. This often occurs through sharing your own story and quietly listening to theirs. From Steve Carter, teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, in his new book "This Invitational Life."

Churches call them small groups, cell groups, and LifeGroups. Names aside, they exist to create meaningful relationships amongst Christ followers. But why? Are these the people we navigate our mostly comfortable Christian lives with, or is there something more? This Bible plan, by the Life.Church LifeGroups team, is for anyone who thinks God can use their small group to cause massive growth.

Discover God’s heart for the nations and your role in helping finish the task of global evangelism.

Jesus made it clear in Matthew 25 that He wants us to value the least among us. Those who follow Jesus will be doing this throughout their lives. Are you? This 7-day reading plan gives us lots to think about—based in facts and research—concerning the needs of indigenous peoples, the impoverished, those being persecuted, those in need of clean water, and more. Dive into a thought-provoking week of considering how you can better value the least among us!

Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. He came to serve, not to be served. As His followers, we know we've been called to do the same. In a culture that is plagued with consumerism, we believe that when we give our life away, we actually find life. Read more to hear more about what the Bible says about serving.

Pastor Smokie Norful uses the analogy of a cooking pot with a lid to help readers understand how God can release the pressure in their lives. He looks at different struggles and dreams that Christians have, and he identifies ways that they can "take the lid off" to find peace and fulfillment in God's plan for them.

Revival can be one of the most misunderstood and over-used terms in the Christian language today. Ultimately the revival of the church starts with you. When you become self-lit in your passion for Jesus, you infect the world around you. This year God is going to something different in your life. Your future will be greater than your past. Revival is coming. Get ready.

God has shown us what He requires (Micah 6:8) - to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him. In this seven day plan, we go deeper into His mercy with real testimonies from Mercy Ships, questions to help us apply God's word, and passages which draw us into His ways. We start with His great love and mercy for us, and only then do we look outward.