Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 22:34

"Love" is one of the top-ten most looked-up words at Merriam-Webster.com. But the editors there wisely commented: "We’re guessing that many people arrive at our site with a question—'what is the meaning of love?'—that actually requires answers beyond a dictionary definition." They’re right. We need to look to the Bible. Let’s spend 5 Days on Love in a study by Logos Bible Software.

We’ve all been crippled by failure, hurt, disappointment, loss, or opposition at some time. But Mike Foster shows us that God offers every one of us a second chance through his love. The feelings of insecurity, fear, shame, not measuring up, and judgment. That. Stops. Today.

God created us to value relationships above anything else—with God first and then with one another. Why do friendships make such a difference in our lives? How can we cultivate authentic relationships? We pray that through this devotional, you will have a deeper desire for true friendship as you understand in a new way why God created us to be known.

Loving God first and foremost is the first step towards loving first. God equals love. He sent His son to die for us. The love God has for us does not compare to any other love you will experience. It’s a love that impacts and transforms. When we choose to love God first, we are capable of loving others even when it may seem hard to do so. God changes our hearts with love.  

HOW TO HAVE THE BEST YEAR EVER A 5-Day Plan to Dream and Believe Bigger

In this 5-day devotional, Lauren Casper shares the key to loving our neighbors well in today’s world marked by fear and division: embracing the power of empathy. This plan will empower readers to discover the surprising and beautiful places empathy might lead us.

Want to live a boundless life? That’s what Jesus offers us. This five-day plan will give you an overview of Infinitum, a way of life centered on Jesus through loving God and loving others, by practicing three postures, surrender, generosity and mission. The Passion Translation works best for this reading plan.

Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding five day study guide. This study is based on Pastor Carl Lentz’ recent message “A Bridge For The Broken Pt. 2." Read through God’s Word, within each devotional, and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

The world has no ultimate solution to racism, but we do! The gospel is the only real basis and foundation to end racism. Outside of Christ, we are still in our sin, which causes us to erect barriers; in Christ, they go down and we are reconciled with each other. Discover four biblical arguments that completely demolish racism in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Diversity is our destiny!

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.