Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 17:5

Scripture says God is omnipresent—He’s present everywhere at the same time. So why doesn’t that always feel true? Why does God sometimes seem so distant? And if God is with us, why does He allow us to suffer? Knowing God is ever-present in our lives brings assurance to our souls. In this five-day reading plan, we’ll explore what it means to experience God's presence.

From "Let there be light." to the final "Amen", God’s big story is about friendship. In this inspiring five-day reading plan, Phil Knox explores the power of friendship, and it's pressures. Learn how to manage relationships the way Jesus did, and how making friends with a diversity of people proclaims the gospel to a lonely, fractured world. Discover the truth; the best of friends is Jesus Himself.

It’s hard to know a God you don’t understand, and it’s hard to love a God you don’t know. But our God wants to be known and loved, and He’s told us a lot about Himself in His Word—particularly that He is a “three-in-one” God. This five-day devotional will help you better understand God’s triune nature, so you can find deeper intimacy in Him.

Success in our professional and spiritual life isn’t just about our commitment; it’s also about the relationships we intentionally build. The connections we nurture can either propel us forward or hold us back. As women seeking growth in all areas of life, it’s essential to surround ourselves with people who align with our values, support our purpose, and inspire us to become who God has called us to be. This devotional will help you reflect on your relationships, and show you how to cultivate intentional, life-giving connections.

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 17 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  There are many aspects to revelation. Here in this Bible plan we look at some of them. Sometimes they are simple. Other times they are profound and life-changing. 

We are all born of a woman—an unchanging fact. We are the manifestation of both parents, and as we grow, we see both physical and characteristic similarities. Jesus, although born of a woman, was not the manifestation of Mary and Joseph – but of God Himself. In Plan 1 of 19, John shows us how Jesus isn’t just the Son of God – but God Himself.

Are you ready to deepen your connection with God? This plan provides practical strategies for incorporating the ancient sacred practice of prayer and fasting into modern-day life with steps and insights drawn from personal experience and research. Prayer and fasting usher in miraculous breakthroughs and spiritual growth! This plan will help you grow your faith and encourage you to pray and fast again or try it for the first time!

“May God make his face shine on you” is not sentimental cliché. It’s a powerful statement of the intimate relationship God wants people to experience in his presence. The blessing authored by God himself was audacious in the historical context in which it was given and it encapsulates a shocking (and wonderful) future hope of relating to God face-to-face. It calls us to reflect his shine into the world.

Do you ever feel like parts of you, especially your relationship with God, are hidden from the eyes of others? Do you ever feel lost in the world as someone who has found Jesus Christ? Do you ever feel like some parts of your walk with God are impossible for even your Christian brothers and sisters to fully comprehend? Every Christian in some way is hidden with Christ in God.

Why study Jesus Christ and leadership? It's simple – no person whether male or female has had as great or greater impact on human civilization than Jesus Christ. This daily devotional walks you through the interactions Jesus had with the different characters in Matthew's Gospel and what can be gleaned from our Savior's leadership style from these relationships.