Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 22:2

Clear communication – a goal we pursue but do not always achieve. “Static on the line,” faulty transmission, incorrect reception, muddled messages, inattention, misunderstanding, assumptions, inflections, emotions, facial expressions, and body language are among the factors that can cloud productive conversations. How important might it be to periodically remind ourselves of the art and practice of effective verbal and non-verbal interactions?

Discover the profound connection between the Last Supper and Galilean wedding customs as it deepens our understanding of Jesus' Final Meal and its significance for Communion today. The Last Supper is rich with meaning when viewed through the lens of Galilean wedding traditions. Jesus was not just sharing a meal; He was setting up a new, lasting relationship with His followers, preparing a place for them, and pointing towards a future celebration. Understanding these connections helps us appreciate Communion as a representation of this deep, joyful, and eternal covenant with Christ.

Marriage is a sacred creation by our Father in Heaven. Scripture is full of instruction for our marriages. God knew that it would not always be easy, but it is clear that He holds marriage in high esteem. Let's explore what God has to say about marriage and along the way, see what He might have to say to us about our marriage.

Christmas for many of us is a time of celebration and community, but for others it can be a time of loneliness and pain. This week Jon Owen (Pastor and CEO of Wayside Chapel, Sydney) reflects on the radical life of Jesus – a life defined by love and a heart for the oppressed and marginalised. There is hope, and we have a part to play.

This plan is to encourage people that there is still power when we speak the name of Jesus over people. He can heal the parts of them they think are impossible. He still heals people physically. He still heals marriages. He still breaks addictions. He still frees people from anxiety and depression. There is still power in His name. Speak the name of Jesus.

Journey into the Psalms in a whole new way with these free-verse poetic renderings of Psalms 1-5.

The Good News of Jesus changes everything. Through Jesus, our sins are forgiven, our pasts are redeemed, and our futures are secure. In Him we have reconciliation, transformation, hope, and a purpose. In the following lessons, we’ll look at situations in the Bible that show the powerful, transformational power of the Gospel for those who hear it for the very first time.

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 21 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus comes into the Temple—and deals with challenges to His authority and attempts to trick Him into saying something wrong. They fail!

The time has come to tear down the walls that have separated us and the religious spirit that has bound us. Racial Reconciliation and unity are possible in our day. The world is waiting for the Church to rise up and to be what God created her to be. This devotional will help you see the Church, and its divine purpose, through the eyes of Christ.

In the Psalms, King David expresses his desire to “behold the beauty of the Lord and meditate in His temple.” This series of reflections provides a space for readers to examine and delight in the beauty of God revealed through His attributes and actions. Divine beauty is reflected from creation to consummation. What follows is an invitation to respond with worship and wonder.