Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 11:1

Perhaps one of the most debilitating parts of life can be summed up in one word—doubt. Doubt can destroy faith, trust, belief, and confidence when it is left unchecked and unresolved. The disciple Thomas, and even John the Baptist, experienced doubt that could have shattered their faith and trust in Jesus. This plan shares with us how doubt by Jesus can bring about peace, faith, grace, and patience.

During this time of appreciation for the hard work of key workers, learn from Jesus how we can use all our gifts and talents to show His mercy. This plan from Mercy Ships UK takes us through 3-days of Bible readings and reflective questions, with a particular focus on how different people and places are affected by the Covid-19 crisis.

Learn from Jesus how we can use all our skills and talents to show love and mercy to others. This plan from Mercy Ships UK takes us through 3-days of Bible readings and reflective questions, with a particular focus on how we can fulfill our role in God’s mission and Kingdom using the gifts and professional skills given to us.

God is awakening His Church, and we need to see the big picture. When times get tough, we will be tempted to quit. It is not, however, time to quit. Join us as we learn how to read the times we are in, as well as gain strategies on how to stand and advance the Kingdom of God.

As followers of Jesus, we all experience doubts and questions regarding our faith. It's normal and gives us a chance to deepen our faith even further. This five-day Bible Reading Plan will provide you with practical ways to lean into your doubts and choose to seek God through them.

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 12 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus has a message for needy people—from John the Baptist, to people not aware of their needs and to hurting people. His message is “Come, I will give you rest."

He lived in the wild, wore weird clothes, had an appetite for bugs, and an aptitude for berating people. But, despite John the Baptist’s eccentric appearance and lifestyle, Jesus claimed “there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist” (Matt. 11:11). Who was John the Baptist? What made him so great? Perhaps, most importantly, what can we learn from him about true greatness in God’s kingdom?

What are you doubting right now? Has doubt been weighing upon you for longer than you can remember? What do we do with these doubts? Be encouraged. There is hope! Let’s look at Jesus’ cousin and see how he wrestled with doubt.

We all have doubts, and those doubts can lead to confusion and hopelessness. But, doubt can also deepen our dependence on God, develop empathy for others, and motivate us to find satisfying answers to life's biggest questions. Don't let doubts erode your faith and lead you into unbelief. Discover today how to use your doubts to keep you headed in the right direction- toward faith.

Christmas is a time of vision, a time to consider the landscape of human life, what it means, and why it’s valuable. The mental image of Christmas is the Nativity, the crude circumstances that surrounded the moment when God reinforced the dignity of Humanity by clothing Himself as a human. But He did not stop there. Christmas brings into focus the only two sacred things in this world—God and People. Christmas is about Life. The Author of Life. Your Life. My Life. And the Life of the world. This 12-day Plan celebrates Life.