Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 13:39

In Mark 4:10-12, Jesus says that the purpose of the Parables is to teach truth to those that seek, and to hide it from those who will not. Jesus often hid principles one at a time in his stories, and other times he would string a variety of them together to make one BIG point. Join us in our 7-Day journey through the Parables and discover the profound wisdom of these simple stories.

Pastor, professor, and writer Chris Nye says that people in the West worship growth: we believe that very few things get worse as they get bigger. The result is we become isolated and self-celebrating, chasing power and money. The Bible, however, calls us to live in community, where there are no celebrities. We don’t grab power; we lay it down.

The problem of pain may be the most challenging and difficult obstacle for many people to overcome when it comes to believing in God. After all, if God exists and he’s all-loving and all-powerful, why does evil also exist? Join Dr. Jim Denison as he discusses the problem of pain, six historical approaches to the issue, and practical help if you’re hurting today.

Our lives are like spiritual gardens. Creating a beautiful, flourishing garden takes time and effort, but that time and effort is ultimately meant to be enjoyed. Over the next 7 days, follow Dr. Kent Ingle as he walks you through the joy of sowing good seed into your life. Dr. Ingle is the President of Southeastern University and has contributed numerous written works within the fields of leadership and spirituality.

Two kingdoms - light and darkness. Did you know that you were made to shine in this world and reflect the kingdom of God wherever you go? Join TeenStreet as we discover what it means to be bold kingdom people. Share the plan with your small group and go deep in the Word together!

Jesus used practical and creative stories to explain the kingdom of God. A short video illustrates one of Jesus’ teachings for each day of the nine-part plan.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

Ten years ago, Lance Lang was a hopeless addict, willing to use anyone or anything, just so he could use. But God intervened and Lance began a miraculous journey to rehab, recovery, and restoration. In Ten Years Sober, Lance tells his story, while also imparting spiritual lessons he's learned along the way. Check out this ten day reading plan to find the steps you can take to reclaim your hope.

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The Bible is God’s story for humankind — but with 66 books written in an array of voices and settings, it can be hard to connect all the dots. What story is God telling? In this study, you’ll follow 13 key Bible passages from creation to Christ, uncovering sweeping themes of biblical narrative. Discover the fall of humanity, and the great lengths God goes to in pursuit of reconciliation.