Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 2:3

Christmas presented humanity with the joyous revelation of God Incarnate with us. Prophecies, miracles, angels, Magi, seen and unseen evil forces and shepherds permeate this grand event. Through this Christmas Bible plan you will meditate upon the perennial meaning of the extraordinary birth of the Messiah while exploring answers to probing questions raised by sceptics about the historicity of Christ’s birth. Merry Christmas!

This Advent season, anticipate the celebration of Christmas with oral Bible stories. Listen to a story based on Scripture, reflect on its themes and journal with the Lord. May you be encouraged as you prepare your heart to celebrate the birth of our King Jesus!

In the busy holiday season, it’s easy to feel like something is missing. Inspired by the short film "Have You Any Room?", this 5-day plan invites you to slow down and think about what really matters. Through simple devotionals and Bible verses, discover what it means to make space for Jesus, even in a crowded life. This isn’t about doing more but finding peace and purpose in the middle of everything. Join us to rediscover the heart of Christmas.

Are you longing to experience the true meaning of Christmas? This Advent, journey through the names of Jesus, found in Isaiah 9:6. Each day focuses on a different title: Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Through these reflections, we are invited to experience Jesus more intimately, finding wonder, guidance, strength, love, and peace in him. Let’s rediscover the power of Jesus's name this Christmas season.

Have you ever wondered how Jesus was able to remain profoundly connected to the people he was ministering to—even in the midst of extreme chaos, raging emotions, or hostile aggression? Differentiation is the ability to be exactly who you are while staying deeply connected to other people, and nobody modeled this for us better than Jesus. In the midst of overwhelming anxiety, hostile situations, and severe accusations, Jesus remained connected, aware, and present to those around him. This five-day plan will introduce differentiation, explore the ways Jesus perfectly modeled this concept, and invite you to follow His example.

We should never be too busy for God, but that’s the story for far too many of us at Christmas time! If the God of the universe came to save us as the greatest act of love, why would we not set aside time each day to marvel in His presence and to glorify Him? This 5-day devotional will encourage you to slow down, to reengage with the Christmas story, and to meditate on the miracle and joy of Jesus Christ entering our world!

The birth of Jesus reminds us that God doesn’t remain distant. In Jesus, God took on human flesh and moved into the neighborhood. The word used to describe this incredible event is “incarnation.” God came to us—not in abstraction or theory—but in real human flesh. God moved into the neighborhood to rescue us and remake our neighborhoods. This five-day devotional draws from themes in Derek Vreeland’s Bible study Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us, to help us rediscover the joy that came when God moved into our neighborhoods to rescue us and our neighbors.

Most of us have experienced hospitality and welcome in homes and hotels. Yet hospitality goes beyond the walls of where we are and moves towards others. Hospitality is the work of welcome and is a posture we carry with us wherever we go. This reading plan walks through the times in the life of Jesus where he was vulnerable and rejected, when he received hospitality and repaired through it, and how he expands the space of welcome.

Join us in this Advent devotional journey as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and look forward with hope to His promised return. Over these readings, we will reflect on the wonder of Christ’s first coming, God made flesh to dwell among us, and the assurance of His second coming, when He will make all things new. Each day will include a passage from the Christmas narrative, an Old Testament passage fulfilled or alluded to in Christ’s birth, and a passage from Revelation to help us look ahead to His coming kingdom.

What is the meaning of Christmas? It’s easy to answer it with gifts, gatherings, and moments with the loved ones. Of course it’s good to have them, but God has in store the greatest gift of all: Jesus Himself. And, what does this mean to your life? Find out in our 5 Christmas Reflections: "A Gift for All"!

We all want to hear from God. But sometimes, it’s hard to know what that means or how to listen. In the Christmas story, God spoke to ordinary people through dreams, angels, Scripture, and the quiet stirrings of the Spirit. Each one had to decide how to respond. Over five days, we’ll look at how Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and others heard from God, and what that can teach us about hearing and following him in our everyday lives today.

The story of Christ's birth is central to our celebration of Christmas. This reading plan chronicles the humble beginnings of a Savior the world had been anticipating for centuries. This short collection of readings connects us to the arrival of Emmanuel, a God who is with us.

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 1st of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. How does the journey start? It brings in the stories of many people – you might even see yourself in these people. Each played an important part in the birth of Jesus.

We invite you to join us in preparing room in our hearts for Christ. It’s the cry of our hearts to which God responds with His Son, “Emmanuel” - God is with us. Giving time and attention to the coming Light of the world can spark a tiny hope, ignite a thrill of joy and give us a glimpse of love in a time that otherwise may be exhausting, overwhelming and stressful.

Does your family have a nativity set? Nativities can be more than toys or decorations—they can teach our children about the people God invited to join heaven in celebrating Jesus' birth. Join us for this six-day Advent plan for families featuring devotions from the CSB One Big Story Bible. Each day will focus on a key person at the nativity and a key truth we learn about God from them.

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season.

Do you ever feel small and insignificant? “…but thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall come forth…” Join me in a journey to discover the amazing history of the little town with a big impact the prophet Micah spoke about. See how this little town has changed the world and how it can change your life too.

What would Christmas be without carols to sing? This 6-day series tells the stories behind many of our most beloved Christmas carols and links them with Scripture lessons to illuminate the messages they have for you today. Modeled after the traditional Christmas service of Carols and Lessons, this series takes you through the story of Jesus using Bible readings and songs.

Do the prophecies in the Bible feel like a mystery? Something so confusing that they're not even worth studying? Join pastor and bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans on this six-day study where he'll help you understand why studying prophecy is important and how understanding the future can put your worries to rest and help you grow in your faith.

Got 60 Seconds? Start a lifetime of dialogue. Cut through the noise with this plan that meets you where you are now. God in 60 Seconds delivers quick, powerful truth, while Reel Dialogue pulls back the curtain on the connection between pop culture and the Christian faith. Join the dialogue and connect with the Bible and Jesus today! Explore real conversations and connect with the Bible and Jesus today. If these short segments grab your attention, why not find out more through our plans.

Christmas isn’t just about gifts—it’s about The Gift. In this 6-day devotional, explore the heart of Christmas through the lens of love, hope, joy, peace, fulfillment, and grace. Each day ties in a powerful Bible story with key Scriptures, thoughtful reflection, heartfelt prayer, and a practical action step. Let the true meaning of Christmas draw you closer to the One who came for you.

Explore Jesus in a whole new way with this 6-day plan from The Bible Revealed. Each day includes a short Scripture reading, insights, and reflection questions to help you see God’s story come alive in your life.

'The Bible' is a powerful telling of stories from the Scriptures mixing live action with state-of-the-art CGI. From executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, 'The Bible' airs every Sunday night in March on the History channel (United States). This six-day plan will take you straight to the source, where you can read the Bible stories from Week 3 of this powerful television series.

Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. We have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

If you want to discover even more about the Son of God, you’re in the right place. Dig into this seven-day reading experience developed by American Bible Society. It includes inspiring Bible passages and great music from the Son of God Tour.